Entries by BBC News - Business

London’s BT Tower: Landmark to be turned into a hotel after £275m sale

The well-known tower, which once dominated London's skyline, has been sold for £275m.

Sarah Munby: Top civil servant hits out in Post Office compensation row

Sarah Munby has claimed she never told the former Post Office chairman to delay compensation.

Government finances show big surplus in January

The £16.7bn surplus was double last January's but lower than economists expected.

HSBC: Bank’s pre-tax profits soar fuelled by high interest rates

Europe's biggest bank, HSBC, has reported a jump of almost 80% in its annual profit in 2023.

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos completes $8.5bn share sale plan

The firm said this month that its founder would sell up to 50 million shares over the next year.

Families’ shock as cost to take pets abroad hiked

Some owners say they may have to leave their pets behind after a major travel firm raised its prices.

Robot inventor: ‘We had to adapt to the AI revolution’

Sandy Enoch of Robotical explains why he had to pivot his educational robot company due to AI.

Woolworths: Australian grocery boss quits amid price-gouging claims

The Australian grocery chief walked out on a reporter when questioned over alleged price-gouging tactics.

The Body Shop to shut up to half of its UK stores

Hundreds of staff will lose their jobs at head office and in stores, with closures starting immediately.

UK recession may already be over, says Bank of England boss

Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey tells MPs the UK's economic downturn is "very small".