Business is the activity of making one’s living or making money by producing or buying and selling products (such as goods and services). Simply put, it is “any activity or enterprise entered into for profit. It does not mean it is a company, a corporation
An organisation that began as a Facebook group has expanded to become a “lifeline” for many families. Mamas Bristol, based in an industrial estate in Bradley Stoke, South Gloucestershire, was established in 2018 by Paige Josham when she was trying to redistribute her children’s old clothes. The volunteer-run organisation has extended its services to help … Read more
Michael Race Economics reporter, BBC News Getty Images Stock markets around the world have been relatively settled this week after a period of chaos, sparked by US trade tariffs. But investors are still closely watching a part of the market which rarely moves dramatically – the US bond market. Governments sell bonds – essentially an … Read more
Annabelle Liang Business reporter Getty Images To leave or not to leave? China, home to more than a billion consumers, is Apple’s second-largest market Every iPhone comes with a label which tells you it was designed in California. While the sleek rectangle that runs many of our lives is indeed designed in the United States, … Read more
Sir Keir Starmer and Donald Trump discussed “ongoing and productive” trade talks, No 10 has said, in their first call since the US president imposed tariffs on UK goods. The prime minister stressed his commitment to “free and open trade and the importance of protecting the national interest”, a Downing Street spokesperson said. They added … Read more
The Trump administration has unveiled its plan to impose port fees on Chinese ships as it tries to revive shipbuilding in the US and challenge China’s dominance of the industry. The US Trade Representative’s (USTR) announcement is less severe than a plan floated in February to hit Chinese vessels with charges of up to $1.5m … Read more
A US judge has ruled tech giant Google has a monopoly in online advertising technology. The US Department of Justice, along with 17 US states, sued Google, arguing the tech giant was illegally dominating the technology which determines which adverts should be placed online and where. This is the second antitrust case Google has lost … Read more
Trade tariff uncertainty is “literally off the charts” but there will not be a global recession, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said. The international economic group said in its forecast for the world economy that global share prices have dropped “as trade tensions flared” and warned about an “erosion of trust” between countries. However, … Read more
Mitchell Labiak Business reporter, BBC News Getty Images The UK government has temporarily banned people from bringing cheese and some meats from the European Union (EU) into the country to stop the spread of foot and mouth disease. But what does that actually mean in practice – and should you be concerned? What has been … Read more
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China is encouraging it’s retirees to spend their savings on fun initiatives to help boost its economy – including “silver trains”. They take older travellers to underdeveloped areas they might not normally visit, including those that need a financial shot in the arm. It’s hoped the increase in domestic spending would help offset the impact … Read more