Gold and tech purchases drive strong retail sales
While food stores saw very little growth, good weather in July and August boosted clothing sales, according to the ONS.
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Bank of England chief tops 2026 Powerlist as UK's most influential black person
Afua Kyei, 43, is in charge of the financial governance of the Bank's £1 trillion balance sheet.
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Growth won't justify climate damage in airport plans, say MPs
A committee of MPs says the government has not demonstrated if economic benefits from airport expansion outweigh climate impacts.
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No digital ID checks until you change jobs, says No 10
The government plans to introduce the scheme for workers by the end of parliament in 2028.
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JLR cyber-attack caused UK car production to hit 70-year low for September
It is the lowest number of cars made in any September in the UK since 1952, including the pandemic.
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Can the plastic recycling industry be saved?
Plastic recycling plants in Europe are being shut as they struggle to find a business model
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Trump says trade talks with Canada 'terminated' over anti-tariffs advert
The US president says he is axing negotiations over an advert that used Ronald Reagan speaking negatively about tariffs.
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Trump will meet Xi in South Korea, says White House
It will be the first face-to-face meeting for both leaders since Trump's return to office.
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Millions of UK Apple users could get pay-out after court ruling
Millions of UK app purchasers may be able to claim damages, but Apple says it will appeal
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Water companies told to refund £260m to customers for poor performance
But bills are still due to rise to fund improvements to water infrastructure.
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European firms unite in bid to rival SpaceX
Sources from Airbus said "doing nothing would be the biggest risk at this stage".
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Assaults on rail network more than triple in 10 years
The increase in the number of reported assaults coincides with a push to have passengers report incidents.
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London Stock Exchange bouncing back, says metals magnate
The boss of global energy and metals firm Metlen tells the BBC why it moved its primary listing from Athens to London.
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Tesla profits slide despite record revenue
Elon Musk's electric car maker reported record revenue as US buyers rushed to secure a key tax credit.
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Trump says Putin talks 'don't go anywhere' as he imposes new sanctions
The US has announced new sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil, Russia's two largest oil companies, over continued fighting in Ukraine.
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Temu agrees to remove rip-off greeting cards from its site more quickly
Card firms say their designs are being copied costing them thousands in lost sales.
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Stable inflation gives chancellor space to break doom loop
Steady inflation and lower bond yields gives Rachel Reeves an opportunity to break the fiscal doom loop, but will she take it?
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Amazon unveils prototype AI smart glasses for its delivery drivers
The tech giant also announced a new robotic arm and an AI tool to improve efficiency at its warehouses.
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What's the significance of US sanctions on Russian oil?
The new measures target Moscow's ability to fund its war machine, the US Treasury said.
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Date growers hope to turn desert green as new lab opens
The bioscience firm has become a world leader in growing date plants.
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Why Beyond Meat shares surged over 1,000% in four days
Shares in the struggling plant-based meat company have rallied as retail traders pile onto stock.
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Which benefits are going up and by how much?
The cost of living is always important but this month's data has a particular extra impact for millions of people.
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Reeves considering tax hike for lawyers and accountants
The chancellor has indicated any tax rises in next month's Budget are likely to be focused on wealthy individuals.
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Heathrow third runway developer decision due in weeks
Two bids are being reviewed by the government: one from Heathrow Airport and another from Arora Group.
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JLR hack is costliest cyber attack in UK history, say analysts
The cyber attack on Jaguar Land Rover is estimated to cost £2.1bn, the Cyber Monitoring Centre says.
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Relief over inflation, but what now for the Budget?
Prices rise slower than expected in the year to September while the chancellor hints at help in the Budget.
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The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high
Butter, chocolate, coffee and milk have all seen prices rocket. Tracing back through the story of one particular supermarket staple begins to explain why
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How the outsourcing sector became South Africa's newest goldmine
South African firms that do remote work for North American and European businesses growing strongly.
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Protests and food poisonings test Indonesian president's first year in office
Prabowo Subianto's promises of dynamic economic growth and social change have faced major challenges.
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How good is the battery in a used electric vehicle?
Companies are offering tech they say can accurately test the health of batteries in used EVs.
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Netherlands' renewables drive putting pressure on its power grid
Homes asked to use less electricity as network is overloaded by the rush to wind and solar power.
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Why AI is being trained in rural India
Smaller Indian towns are becoming centres for training and correcting artificial intelligence models.
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Paraguay – the Silicon Valley of South America?
The country hopes to build a big tech sector, fuelled by its vast amount of cheap hydroelectricity.
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How will the EU's new border system work?
The EU's much-delayed Entry/Exit System will change the way UK passengers travel to 29 countries.
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How hackers forced brewing giant Asahi back to pen and paper
The maker of Japan's most popular beer, Super Dry, was hit by a major cyber-attack last month.
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Has the clock stopped on Swiss US trade?
Swiss exporters are looking at new markets after being hit by heavy US tariffs.
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Food firms scramble to meet the high-protein craze
The dairy industry rallies and start-ups emerge thanks to the fashion for high-protein foods.
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The indigenous weavers who aim for empowerment over exploitation
The makers of Colombia's popular mochila bags can earn good money, but are at risk of being underpaid.
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The people turning to AI for dating and relationship advice
More people are turning to AI for help with their relationships, but is that a good idea?
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Hurricane season brings financial fears in the Caribbean
As islands brace for this year's big storms, many homes don't have household insurance.
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The picturesque Dutch village set to charge tourists an entry fee
Zaanse Schans, popular for its windmills, has a population of just 100 people - but more than two million tourists will have visited this year.
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'There's no way we can afford $100,000': Small firms scramble over H-1B visa fees
Startups and smaller firms could bear the brunt of Trump's new H-1B visa fee, and some fear it could thwart US innovation.
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Zimbabwe is tobacco country. But some think the future lies in blueberries
"The future is food, not a bad habit," horticulture specialist Clarence Mwale tells the BBC.
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'Getting financial help through my GP has improved my health'
How linked are financial worries and health? GPs in London are trialling a financial support scheme.
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What the UK inflation figures actually mean for you
Prices in the UK rose by 3.8% in the year to September, matching the rate recorded in July and August.
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When is the Budget and what might be in it?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will set out her economic plans in her second Budget on 26 November.
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Why cost of living is shrinking our chocolate bars
The price of chocolate has gone up by 15% in the last year, according to official statistics.
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Is Yorkshire turning into a banking desert?
In-person services are returning after widespread closure of traditional bank branches.
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The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high
Butter, chocolate, coffee and milk have all seen prices rocket. Tracing back through the story of one particular supermarket staple begins to explain why
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How Milei's 'Thatcherite' economics divided his nation - but won over Trump
Ahead of Milei's visit to the White House - amid protests and anger on the streets back at home - Ione Wells unravels the paradox that Argentina's president has created
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Trump's state visit is mired with potential pitfalls despite careful planning
Months of preparations have gone into this state visit - but the Lord Mandelson question is not the only concern troubling insiders.
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The UK car industry is at a tipping point - can it be saved?
Tariffs, Brexit, pandemic havoc... All of this caused short-term disruption - but the impact concealed a deeper problem for the UK automotive industry
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Trump's global tariffs 'victory' may well come at a high price
The US president considers it a win - but if this all triggers a foundational realignment, the results may not break in his favour
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What the UK inflation figures actually mean for you
Prices in the UK rose by 3.8% in the year to September, matching the rate recorded in July and August.
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Ever thought of investing in a personal 'freedom fund'?
Abigail Foster, chartered accountant and author of The Money Manual, shares an idea to make it easier for you to walk away from a job or partner.
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How to make money from your bank in time for Christmas
Martin Lewis explains how you can get up to £400 of free cash - by switching bank accounts.
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The Interview
Simon Jack speaks to Jamie Dimon, head of US bank JP Morgan Chase about the global economy
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Witness History
In 2001, economist Jim O’Neill wrote a report on countries set to shape the world economy
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