Audi boss under fire in Germany for Trump rally appearance
Gernot Döllner criticised for in-person announcement of major investment in US days before midterm elections
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Defence SMEs need banking services that work
Before they can develop new technologies, win contracts or expand into new markets, they need access to banking services to help them operate, invest and grow.
Survey on the Access to Finance of Enterprises: lending conditions tightened
In the most recent round of the Survey on the Access to Finance of Enterprises (SAFE) in the euro area, covering the third quarter of 2026, euro area firms widely reported a further net increase in interest rates on ban…
Chandler King (City) Limited enters creditors’ voluntary liquidation
On 17 September 2026, Chandler King (City) Limited (Chandler King) went into creditors’ voluntary liquidation. Grace Jones and Karyn Jones of Parker Andrews were appointed as joint liquidators.
European gas prices soar to four-year high over winter supply fears
European gas prices have jumped to levels not seen since 2022 as fears continue to grow around the continent’s supply this winter and the conflict in the Middle East.
Drive reindustrialisation from No 10 North or risk failure, MPs tell Burnham
Ninety-plus Labour MPs warn civil service lacks skills to drive growth where it is needed and plan should be steered by Louise Haigh from Manchester
Brexit deal is not good enough for British public, says Andy Burnham
Brexit has not “played out” like it was promised to the public, has weakened the economy and the current deal is not good enough, Andy Burnham has said, while ruling out any major changes in the current parliament.
Higher training costs for older workers risks plan to tackle youth jobs crisis, employers say
Exclusive: Ministers planning overhaul of apprenticeship funding to increase cost of over-25s training, Guardian understands
Almost a quarter of European airline pilots fly when too fatigued to work
Three in four European airline pilots have taken microsleeps in the cockpit, while almost a quarter routinely fly despite being too fatigued to work, according to a report.
How will pedestrianisation of UK’s most famous shopping street work in practice?
A stretch of London’s Oxford Street is to be vehicle-free as part of £150m government-backed scheme
Frank Elderson: Taking action for nature – investing in economic resilience and prosperity
Four years ago, the international community adopted the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, setting out a pathway to living in harmony with nature by 2050.
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Cabinet split emerges over controversial Rosebank oilfield decision
Chancellor is in favour of North Sea project, but energy secretary has said she is leaning towards rejecting it
Interest rates unlikely to reach 4.75% by next summer, say City economists
Experts say Bank of England unlikely to increase rates by full percentage point – and could lower them by end of 2027
What do North East businesses need from the Budget?
A leading economist has called on Chancellor John Healey to do more to help local businesses in the upcoming Budget.
‘You can’t bring in robots’: the leather firm handmaking everything from wallets to cigar cases
In the third article in a series on high-end British manufacturing, we visit the Ettinger factory in Walsall
What small firms want from Healey's first Budget
The owners say they are looking for help on costs ahead of John Healey's first Budget
Emirati-linked firms’ ownership of Manchester land ‘up 39%’ in ten years
Economic ties face scrutiny after scandal over Manchester City’s financial rules
Four ways Labour could raise money in the Budget without hiking income tax
Chancellor John Healey may need to raise money to boost his fiscal headroom - BBC Verify examines what options could be on the table.
Firms 'holding back' on new jobs ahead of Budget
Some businesses say they want to see employment costs come down in the October Budget.
Healey’s first budget to include big devolution package to boost growth
Andy Burnham has promised that local leaders in England will no longer have to come “cap in hand to Westminster” ahead of a fresh drive to devolve spending power in next week’s budget.
‘Cuts mean jobs’: Skydance staff brace for shake-up after $110bn megamerger
Battle far from over after Paramount and Warner Bros deal creates new global entertainment powerhouse
Is London really the most-taxed city? Banks accused of cherrypicking data
Lobby group’s figures, shared with John Healey, are misleading as they do not include major rival Paris, say campaigners
No unions, low taxes: why some of Britain’s top chefs are opening outposts in Gulf states
Some of London’s top restaurants are opening branches in Dubai because of a “tax tsunami” in the UK and better work ethic abroad, according to a leading restaurateur.