Next boss warns first jobs could become harder to find
Job prospects for younger workers are likely to be hit by Budget measures, Lord Wolfson tells the BBC. Read More
Shock drop in shop sales adds to worries over UK economy
Sales unexpectedly fell last month, due to a poor December for food sales in supermarkets. Read More
Surprise mobile mid-contract price rises banned
It comes after customers complained of not being able to plan for price rises. Read More
Avanti train strikes in January cancelled to allow talks
The strike dates suspended are Sunday 19 January and Sunday 26th January. Read More
BP to cut 4,700 jobs to reduce costs
The job losses at the oil giant will affect more than 5% of its global workforce. Read More
Toyota unit to settle emissions scandal for $1.6bn
The truck company will also be banned from importing its diesel engines into the US for five years. Read More
Mark Carney runs for leader of Canada’s Liberal Party
The former central banker for the UK and Canada pitched himself as a someone who can help a country navigate economic challenges. Read More
Reeves says she won’t let critics get her down
The chancellor tells the BBC she has got “what it takes” following a bumpy week for the UK economy. Read More
Three reasons Trump tariffs aren’t China’s only problem
China’s economy has hit the government’s 5% growth target for 2024 in the face of multiple challenges. Read More
Global growth forecast to flatline as tariffs add to strains
The World Bank predicts global economic growth of 2.7% this year amid concerns living standards will struggle to improve. Read More