Latest headlines in Economy News
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Side Hustles: 'My secret life as a DJ' (BBC Economy 2019-01-19 12:48:46)
Rhea Cambridge is a "side hustler". By day she helps people with social housing, but by night she is on the decks playing afrobeats, house and funk.
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Can pubs stand many more Dry Januarys? (BBC Economy 2019-01-18 22:00:31)
The abstinence campaign may be good for our health but it has left pubs and brewers feeling nervous.
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Reality Check: Has immigration hit wages? (BBC Economy 2019-01-18 15:17:00)
Boris Johnson says the availability of workers from overseas has helped some big firms hold down wages. Is he right?
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Amazon issues no-deal advice to UK sellers (BBC Economy 2019-01-18 11:49:16)
The online retail giant has advised UK businesses to consider moving stock to their European warehouses
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Cooper Tire Europe: Firm confirms 300 workers to lose jobs (BBC Economy 2019-01-18 10:33:50)
A Wiltshire tyre firm has confirmed 300 of its job roles will be made redundant
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Black Friday steals Christmas shoppers (BBC Economy 2019-01-18 10:16:17)
Retail sales fell last month after consumers brought forward their Christmas shopping to November.
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How Corn Flakes became a million dollar idea (BBC Economy 2019-01-18 00:07:26)
The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst explains how Corn Flakes became a million dollar idea.
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Watchdog's gender pay gap twice national average despite pledge (BBC Economy 2019-01-17 13:13:47)
The Financial Conduct Authority is paying male staff a fifth more than female staff.
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Why are the Chinese buying fewer cars? (BBC Economy 2019-01-17 00:10:17)
As both the government and households try to reduce their debt levels, car sales across China are declining.
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Housing market outlook worst 'for 20 years' (BBC Economy 2019-01-17 00:01:34)
House sale expectations for the next three months are at their lowest for two decades, estate agents warn.
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Chancellor hints at Article 50 delay (BBC Economy 2019-01-16 11:14:33)
Philip Hammond reassures business Brexit could be delayed to avoid "no-deal" scenario.
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Inflation falls to lowest level in nearly two years (BBC Economy 2019-01-16 10:10:46)
UK inflation fell to 2.1% in December, pushed down by falling fuel prices.
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Turkey: Could the US damage its economy? (BBC Economy 2019-01-16 01:28:53)
Is Turkey at the mercy of the US economically as President Trump claims?
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The ultrasound scan you can do yourself (BBC Economy 2019-01-16 00:17:30)
A US company has produced an ultrasound scanner that plugs into an iPhone and costs $2,000 (£1,555).
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German economic growth slowest for five years (BBC Economy 2019-01-15 09:52:10)
Europe's largest economy grew by 1.5% last year as global trade and car sales slowed.
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German economy sees slowest growth for five years (BBC Economy 2019-01-15 09:16:25)
Europe's largest economy grew by 1.5% last year, figures show, its slowest rate since 2013.
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Detroit auto show: Supercharged cars dazzle on debut (BBC Economy 2019-01-15 03:12:04)
Power and speed took centre stage in Detroit as carmakers showed off new additions to their line up.
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'Making pizzas used to be a hobby, now it's my business' (BBC Economy 2019-01-15 00:46:44)
In four years Lee DeSanges has gone from throwing pizza parties to running his own restaurant.
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'Food porn star' Indian chef gives fine dining a twist (BBC Economy 2019-01-15 00:16:45)
Gaggan Anand, the executive chef at Bangkok's Michelin-starred restaurant Gaggan, has brought Indian cuisine to new heights.
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Migrant workers: 'You don't want us any more in the UK' (BBC Economy 2019-01-14 15:56:42)
Employers warn of labour shortages after Brexit because of new rules for low-skilled migrant workers.