Entries by BBC News - Business

Shell reports lower profits as energy prices cool

The oil giant was expected to report lower profits for last year after record earnings in 2022.

Alan Bates criticised speed of Post Office payouts days before offer

Post Office campaigner Alan Bates had told a minister the scheme needed a "boot up the backside".

Adidas says it plans to sell remaining Yeezy sneakers

The sportswear giant cut ties with Kanye West in 2022 after he made a series of antisemitic comments.

Could AI ‘trading bots’ transform the world of investing?

Artificial intelligence is increasing being used to guide investments but risks remain.

The legal scammer who cost vulnerable clients thousands

Non-existent court hearings, disappearing documents - BBC uncovers the man at the heart of a legal scam.

Spotify’s content filter fails to block explicit lyrics in dozens of hits

Fans are shown swear words and racial slurs in dozens of songs even when explicit content is blocked.

Jeremy Hunt: Less scope for tax cuts in Budget

Jeremy Hunt says he wants to "lighten the tax burden" but he has to be "responsible".

Fed holds interest rates at a 23-year high

The bank says it wants "greater confidence" about inflation cooling and is unlikely to cut rates in March.

eBay to pay $59m settlement over sales of pill-making tools

The government accused eBay of making it too easy to buy equipment for producing counterfeit pills.

Boeing chief admits ‘serious challenge’ ahead

The firm updates investors for the first time since the Alaska Airlines blowout.