Tom EspinerBBC business reporterGetty ImagesThe UK economy shrank unexpectedly in January, in a blow to the government ahead of its Spring Statement later this month.The economy contracted by 0.1%,...

The price of gold has hit the $3,000 per ounce mark for the first time as demand for the precious metal surges amid economic uncertainty over the impact of...

Simon JackBusiness editor, BBC NewsGetty ImagesTaxpayers and the pension schemes of Thames Water workers would both suffer if the UK's largest water company was temporarily nationalised, the water regulator...

Joao SantosLocal Democracy Reporting ServiceAlice CunninghamBBC News, SuffolkJoao Santos/LDRSKatie Chappell feared the charity would not be able to help as many people due to the National Insurance hikeA charity...

US President Donald Trump has threatened a 200% tariff on any alcohol coming to the US from the EU in the latest twist in an escalating trade war.Trump made...

Tom EspinerBBC business reporterGetty ImagesRetailer John Lewis has said its staff will not receive a bonus for the third year in a row, despite reporting a jump in annual...

Daniel ThomasBusiness reporter, BBC NewsGetty ImagesAlmost 80% of smartphones sold in the US are made in China Deena Ghazarian had only been in business for a year when the...

Sir Keir Starmer has been urged to protect disabled people claiming welfare payments from expected cuts to the benefits system.The health and disability-related benefits bill is now £65bn a...

Joshua NevettPolitical reporterHelen CattPolitical correspondentReutersSir Keir Starmer has called the current benefits system unsustainable, indefensible and unfair, and said the government could not "shrug its shoulders and look away"....

Hundreds of flights have been cancelled across Germany as airport workers stage a nationwide strike over pay, posing a major disruption for air travellers.The industrial action, led by the...

Michael RaceBusiness reporter, BBC NewsGetty ImagesThe chancellor will give an update on her plans for the UK economy when she gives a statement alongside an economic forecast on 26...

Laura KuenssbergPresenter, Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg•@bbclaurakBBC"Trump may be the best thing to happen to Starmer," says a diplomat, suggesting the brash property tycoon busy upending the world order might...