Posted at 1:061:06Chinese smartphone giant takes on TeslaBy Mariko Oi & Peter HoskinsBusiness reportersXiaomi says it received more than 50,000 orders within the first 27 minutes of the SU7 going on sale.Read moreBBC Russian
Posted at 16:36 28 Mar16:36 28 MarGas used at Kilroot power station for first timeBy John CampbellBBC News NI economics and business editorIt is the first time the power station has used gas following the end of coal generation last year.Read moreBBC Russian
Posted at 11:48 28 Mar11:48 28 MarNI economy contracted by 0.2% at the end of 2023By John CampbellBBC News NI economics and business editorChallenging conditions remain for households and businesses, the NI Statistics and Research Agency says.Read moreBBC Russian
Posted at 9:42 28 Mar9:42 28 MarWhat is a recession and how could it affect me?A recession means the UK economy has shrunk for two three-month periods - or quarters - in a row.Read moreBBC Russian
Posted at 9:39 28 Mar9:39 28 MarWhat is GDP and how does it affect me?A basic guide to how the health of the economy is measured, and why that calculation matters.Read moreBBC Russian
Posted at 7:37 28 Mar7:37 28 MarThe Scottish economy: 'Poor but improving'By Douglas FraserBusiness and economy editor, ScotlandThere is uncertainty, fuelled by business concerns about recruitment, "extreme cost pressures" and price hikes.Read moreBBC Russian
Posted at 6:34 28 Mar6:34 28 MarVideo shows snagging inspectors at a new-build homeVideo contentVideo caption: WATCH: Snagging inspectors search a new build home in OxfordshireWATCH: Snagging inspectors search a new build home in Oxfordshire
Posted at 4:20 28 Mar4:20 28 MarRevised figures confirm UK ended 2023 in recessionOfficial data shows the economy contracted during the last two quarters of last year.Read moreBBC Russian
Posted at 18:34 27 Mar18:34 27 MarHousing fleeceholds the next big scandal, peer warnsBy Jennifer McKiernanBBC political reporterLords debate the plight of homeowners locked into private maintenance contracts for communal areas.Read moreBBC Russian
Posted at 16:42 27 Mar16:42 27 MarResidents priced out of housing market - councillorBy Adam LaverLocal Democracy Reporting ServiceThe gap between average earnings and house prices in York grows by more than £200,000 over 25 years.Read moreBBC Russian
Posted at 15:00 27 Mar15:00 27 MarHousing bill could create new rent control areasMinisters say the changes would keep people in their homes and help prevent homelessness in Scotland.Read moreBBC Russian
Posted at 13:10 27 Mar13:10 27 MarBudget fashion brands pledge clearer green claimsBy Lucy HookerBusiness reporter, BBC NewsAsos, Boohoo and George at Asda will make changes after intervention from the competition authority.Read moreBBC Russian
Posted at 12:08 27 Mar12:08 27 MarHow much is the minimum wage going up?By Lauren PottsBBC NewsThe National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates are going up on 1 April.Read moreBBC Russian
Posted at 11:43 27 Mar11:43 27 MarAlmost a quarter of NI children living in povertyBy John CampbellBBC News NI economics and business editorThe number of children living in poverty shows a significant increase in 2022, figures suggest.Read moreBBC Russian
Posted at 6:06 27 Mar6:06 27 MarRestaurants reduce hours and cut staff to save costsNew restaurants reduce opening hours, have fewer staff and settle for smaller profits.Read moreBBC Russian
Posted at 7:59 26 Mar7:59 26 MarNI public funding plan ‘deeply regrettable’By John CampbellBBC News NI economics and business editorMPs say a new way of funding public services in NI will not immediately reflect the level of need.Read moreBBC Russian
Posted at 13:26 25 Mar13:26 25 MarWhere are Welsh homes most and least affordable?How affordable is housing in Wales? New figures analyse how much on average people have to pay.Read moreBBC Russian
Posted at 6:20 25 Mar6:20 25 MarCollege cuts spark warning over widening accessBy Chelsea Rocks & Ian HamiltonBBC News ScotlandThe man tasked with increasing access to higher education for students from deprived areas says targets may be missed.Read moreBBC Russian
Posted at 0:22 25 Mar0:22 25 MarAre Hong Kong's days as a global business hub over?By Joyce LeeBBC Chinese, Hong KongA tough new security law comes at a time when businesses were already wary of the city.Read moreBBC Russian
Posted at 18:08 24 Mar18:08 24 MarAirbus confirms interest in Spirit AerosystemsBy John CampbellBBC News NI economics and business editorSpirit is one of Northern Ireland's largest manufacturing businesses, with more than 3,000 employees.Read moreBBC Russian
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Latest PostChinese smartphone giant takes on Tesla
By Mariko Oi & Peter Hoskins
Business reporters
Xiaomi says it received more than 50,000 orders within the first 27 minutes of the SU7 going on sale.
Read moreGas used at Kilroot power station for first time
By John Campbell
BBC News NI economics and business editor
It is the first time the power station has used gas following the end of coal generation last year.
Read moreNI economy contracted by 0.2% at the end of 2023
By John Campbell
BBC News NI economics and business editor
Challenging conditions remain for households and businesses, the NI Statistics and Research Agency says.
Read moreWhat is a recession and how could it affect me?
A recession means the UK economy has shrunk for two three-month periods - or quarters - in a row.
Read moreWhat is GDP and how does it affect me?
A basic guide to how the health of the economy is measured, and why that calculation matters.
Read moreThe Scottish economy: 'Poor but improving'
By Douglas Fraser
Business and economy editor, Scotland
There is uncertainty, fuelled by business concerns about recruitment, "extreme cost pressures" and price hikes.
Read moreVideo shows snagging inspectors at a new-build home
Revised figures confirm UK ended 2023 in recession
Official data shows the economy contracted during the last two quarters of last year.
Read moreHousing fleeceholds the next big scandal, peer warns
By Jennifer McKiernan
BBC political reporter
Lords debate the plight of homeowners locked into private maintenance contracts for communal areas.
Read moreResidents priced out of housing market - councillor
By Adam Laver
Local Democracy Reporting Service
The gap between average earnings and house prices in York grows by more than £200,000 over 25 years.
Read moreHousing bill could create new rent control areas
Ministers say the changes would keep people in their homes and help prevent homelessness in Scotland.
Read moreBudget fashion brands pledge clearer green claims
By Lucy Hooker
Business reporter, BBC News
Asos, Boohoo and George at Asda will make changes after intervention from the competition authority.
Read moreHow much is the minimum wage going up?
By Lauren Potts
BBC News
The National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates are going up on 1 April.
Read moreAlmost a quarter of NI children living in poverty
By John Campbell
BBC News NI economics and business editor
The number of children living in poverty shows a significant increase in 2022, figures suggest.
Read moreRestaurants reduce hours and cut staff to save costs
New restaurants reduce opening hours, have fewer staff and settle for smaller profits.
Read moreNI public funding plan ‘deeply regrettable’
By John Campbell
BBC News NI economics and business editor
MPs say a new way of funding public services in NI will not immediately reflect the level of need.
Read moreWhere are Welsh homes most and least affordable?
How affordable is housing in Wales? New figures analyse how much on average people have to pay.
Read moreCollege cuts spark warning over widening access
By Chelsea Rocks & Ian Hamilton
BBC News Scotland
The man tasked with increasing access to higher education for students from deprived areas says targets may be missed.
Read moreAre Hong Kong's days as a global business hub over?
By Joyce Lee
BBC Chinese, Hong Kong
A tough new security law comes at a time when businesses were already wary of the city.
Read moreAirbus confirms interest in Spirit Aerosystems
By John Campbell
BBC News NI economics and business editor
Spirit is one of Northern Ireland's largest manufacturing businesses, with more than 3,000 employees.
Read more