Global Business News - From BBC

House prices rose by 4.7% in 2024, says Nationwide
Housing market activity remained "remarkably resilient" despite affordability challenges, the lender says.

Pigs in blankets and fizz help boost Lidl Christmas sales
The supermarket chain said it achieved its best Christmas on record in 2024, although growth has slowed.

Avanti passengers face disruption in fresh train strikes
Rail managers who are RMT union members are locked in a row over rest day working.

Energy prices rise with warnings of more pain to come
The new year starts with a 1% increase in domestic gas and electricity prices under Ofgem's price cap.

Post Office scandal: MPs call for financial penalty for slow payouts
The business and trade select committee says the schemes are so poorly designed, the application process is like a second trial.

Barbados fishing industry still reeling from hurricane aftermath
Hurricane Beryl lashed the island in July, devastating much of its fishing fleet.

Tesla sales stall as China's BYD closes in
Tesla's ranking as the world's top electric vehicle seller is threatened after sales fell last year.

Bus passengers in England face £1 fare cap rise
One leading lobby group said it would result in a "costly start" to 2025 for many bus passengers.

Era of cheap Russian gas to EU ends as transit across Ukraine stops
The EU says most states will not be affected but other European countries, including Moldova, are facing shortages.

Women working at home could risk missing out, says Nationwide boss
The boss of the world's biggest building society told the BBC that more needs to be done to support women at work.

How much are energy bills going up?
Typical gas and electricity prices are rising again on 1 January 2025.

What we know about US visas Trump supporters are clashing over
A row has erupted over a long-standing US visa programme, We looked into the figures behind the scheme.

What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed?
If you face disruption because flights are cancelled or delayed you could be entitled to help.

Crypto fugitive Do Kwon extradited to US over $40bn crash
US authorities allege he was responsible for the collapse of two coins, prompting a massive crypto sell-off.

HS2 in 'very serious situation', boss says
Mark Wild said the high-speed project needed a "fundamental reset" as HS2 issued an update.

Madoff fraud victims get $4.3bn as fund completes payouts
Victims of one of the biggest frauds in US history set to recover more than 90% of proven losses.

'I used maternity leave to launch my mug business'
A businesswoman whose mugs have been shared by Molly-Mae says "mum-guilt" is her biggest challenge.

S Korea orders air safety probe after deadly plane crash
The order came after the nation's deadliest aviation disaster in decades in which 179 people were killed.

GTA 6, Nintendo's new console and what else to watch out for in 2025 gaming
Two big releases will dominate the industry next year, but they're not the only games in town.

Gatwick flights returning to normal after fog
The airport said that 20 flights have been cancelled throughout the day on Monday.

Kenya's celebrated coffee under threat as farmers hit by climate change
Growers find that the changing climate is having a big impact on the size of their harvests.

Starmer asks UK regulators for ideas to boost growth
The prime minister writes to regulators including Ofgem and Ofwat for ideas to boost economic growth.

Elon Musk's 'social experiment on humanity': How X evolved in 2024
New users? New algorithms? Or something else going on behind the scenes? The story behind the new changes on the social media site

'It's still in shambles': Can Boeing come back from crisis?
Safety issues with the Boeing 737 Max and mass employee strikes made for a challenging 2024.

Why self-confessed 'superfans' were engrossed by Post Office inquiry
People with no connection to the Post Office avidly followed the inquiry, both online and in person.

AI is trained to spot warning signs in blood tests
AI can spot patterns in the data from blood tests that can give an early warning of disease.

The mega trade deal that has French farmers in uproar
The EU wants a trade deal with four South American nations, but France is strongly opposed.

In from the cold: Scandi wines hope to win over drinkers
Thanks to climate change and tougher vines, Denmark and Sweden have a growing number of wineries.

Meet Karol G, Colombia's Taylor Swift
The Colombian singer is the world's most-watched artist when it comes to streamed videos.

What is rage-baiting and why is it profitable?
Called rage-baiting, making people angry with social media posts can be a business.

Hit by blackouts, Cuba’s tourism industry now braces for Trump
Cuba's hotels, already hit by power cuts, are now worried about Donald Trump's re-election.

Is AI any good at choosing gifts?
With vast amounts of data do draw on, AI should be able to come up with good gift ideas, but does it?

Sweden’s ‘soft girl’ trend that celebrates women quitting work
Sweden has a reputation for strong gender equality, but some young women are giving up their jobs.

Should you pay more for parking if you have a big car?
Some councils are considering charging owners of larger vehicles more for parking permits.

Why is vintage audio equipment booming?
Music lovers are buying up old cassette, CD and record players and getting them fixed.

Why are doctors wary of wearables?
Wearable tech claims to help monitor our health, but many doctors remain sceptical.

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