Latest headlines in Economy News
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Nationwide: UK house prices continue surge, up 10% in November (BBC Economy 2021-12-01 09:42:26)
The average price of a UK house was £252,687 in November, according to the Nationwide Building Society.
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CEO Secrets: 'Develop your social skills' (BBC Economy 2021-12-01 00:07:27)
Luis von Ahn, co-founder and CEO of language-learning app Duolingo, shares his business advice.
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Duolingo boss: 'Develop your social skills' (BBC Economy 2021-12-01 00:07:27)
Luis von Ahn, co-founder and CEO of language-learning app Duolingo, shares his business advice.
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HGV shortages: Why European drivers don't want to come back to the UK (BBC Economy 2021-12-01 00:00:58)
Lorry drivers say more investment is needed to make the UK industry more attractive to workers.
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Covid: Are Christmas parties being cancelled over Omicron? (BBC Economy 2021-11-30 21:08:36)
Restaurateurs say they are worried Christmas parties will not go ahead this year over Covid fears.
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Global markets fall after Moderna Omicron warning (BBC Economy 2021-11-30 11:01:52)
Stock markets slide after Moderna boss casts doubt on vaccine effectiveness against new variant.
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More work needed to create green jobs, report says (BBC Economy 2021-11-29 00:02:24)
Efforts to create "green jobs" need to intensify if the government is to meet its target, a report says.
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Black Friday on track to beat last year's sales (BBC Economy 2021-11-26 18:46:15)
Analysts say this year's sale will be the biggest to date, but retailers won't offer as many discounts.
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Black Friday tipped to hit record sales (BBC Economy 2021-11-26 14:35:04)
Analysts say this year's sale will be the biggest to date, but retailers won't offer as many discounts.
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UK car output suffers worst October for 65 years (BBC Economy 2021-11-26 12:03:18)
Chip shortages lead to production dropping to the lowest level recorded for October since 1956.
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Black Friday spending set to soar despite fewer deals (BBC Economy 2021-11-26 11:12:48)
Analysts say this year's sale will be the biggest ever, but retailers won't offer as many discounts.
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Covid: Shares hit as new variant rattles investors (BBC Economy 2021-11-26 11:02:27)
Airlines and oil firms see big falls as markets worry about the possible impact of the new variant.
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Poorest face food crisis amid fertiliser shortage (BBC Economy 2021-11-26 09:10:19)
The boss of the world's largest fertiliser producer says gas prices are responsible for higher food prices.
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Black Friday: 'Harder to give big, headline discounts' (BBC Economy 2021-11-26 00:12:42)
Steve Finch of toy retailer bopster, explains the pressures his firm is under for Black Friday this year.
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'I don't need a new TV, but I'll probably get one' (BBC Economy 2021-11-26 00:03:49)
Black Friday is back and Americans, flush with Covid cash, are going out to spend.
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Watchdog questions effectiveness of Kickstart job placement scheme (BBC Economy 2021-11-26 00:02:59)
It is unclear whether the placement scheme for 16-24 year olds is working, says National Audit Office.
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US restricts trade with a dozen more Chinese technology firms (BBC Economy 2021-11-25 03:42:49)
The move comes as tensions grow between the US and China over the status of Taiwan and trade issues.
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Why this city is Europe's best kept cycling secret (BBC Economy 2021-11-25 00:00:26)
Portugal's bike factories have been very busy since April 2020 as cycling has surged in popularity.
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Indian government set to ban cryptocurrencies (BBC Economy 2021-11-24 17:15:47)
The latest draft of a government bill to be submitted in India aims to ban most cryptocurrencies.
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US to release oil reserves in attempt to lower prices (BBC Economy 2021-11-23 20:09:20)
The move is being taken together with other major oil consuming nations, including China and the UK.