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
Available for over a year Some of the biggest figures in finance, from the CEO of JPMorganChase to the Governor of the Bank of England, have been warning of potential shocks to the global economy. As excitement continues to build about the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence, the US stock market has boomed, potentially forming … Read more
Chris VallanceSenior Technology Reporter Getty Images Apple could be forced to pay up to £1.5bn in damages after losing a collective legal action court case brought on behalf of 36 million UK iPhone and iPad users, both consumers and businesses. The Competition Appeals Tribunal found that Apple had abused its dominant position by charging “excessive … Read more
Mark Poynting,Climate and science reporter, BBC News and Jonah Fisher,Environment correspondent PA Media England’s water companies have been ordered to refund more than £260m to their customers for poor performance. The economic regulator Ofwat says 40% of that money has already been taken off this year’s bills, with the rest to come off next year’s. … Read more
The number of reported passenger assaults on the rail network has more than tripled in the past 10 years, according to official figures. Between April 2024 and March 2025 found there were 10,231 reported assaults, up 7% on the year before, the Office of Rail and Road’s annual report into health and safety found. Ten … Read more
Prices in the UK rose by 3.8% in the year to September, matching the rate recorded in July and August. Source link
Key European aerospace firms have agreed to pool their space operations into a single business in a bid to compete in the rapidly developing space industry against rivals including SpaceX. Pitched as a ‘European Space Champion’, the new company will be headquartered in Toulouse, employ around 25,000 people and have an annual turnover of €6.5bn … Read more
Watch: “It was time”, says Trump on increase in Russia sanctions US President Donald Trump has announced what he called “tremendous” new sanctions against two of Russia’s largest oil companies, in a bid to pressure Moscow into ending its war on Ukraine. The measures target Rosneft and Lukoil – two major oil corporations that help … Read more
BBC/LIZ SAUL Sarah Hall, the manager of Tempur Tempur Chocolate in Southborough, said they are very busy in the run up to Christmas A chocolatier says her business has started making smaller versions of products after their costs increased. Sarah Hall said her suppliers “have had to increase their prices” after poor harvests caused by … Read more
Kit TaylorYorkshire, Yorkshire Kit Taylor/BBC Many high streets have lost their banks over the last 10 years It’s becoming an increasingly common sight in smaller towns across Yorkshire – a high street with no banks. According to Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures, more than half of the region’s local branches have closed in the … Read more
Lily JamaliNorth America technology correspondent Amazon Amazon has unveiled a prototype of artificial intelligence-powered smart glasses designed to be used by its delivery drivers. The “Amelia” glasses include a camera and built-in display, and pairs with a waistcoat with a button drivers can press to take photos of deliveries. “We’re testing it at a number … Read more