BusinessUS government shutdown averted as Senate passes spending bill The passage of the funding bill came hours before a shutdown, with Democrats under fierce pressure to oppose the measure.10 hrs agoUS & CanadaGermany is back, says Merz after historic spending dealGermany's conservative leader clinches an major financial agreement ahead of a crunch vote in parliament.16 hrs agoEuropeWorld of BusinessGain the leading edge with global insights for the boardroom and beyond, in your inbox every Wednesday.Musk's Tesla raises concern over Trump tariffsThe electric carmaker’s warning about tariffs comes despite its boss's key position in the Trump administration.21 hrs agoBusinessApple encrypted data row hearing begins in secretThe BBC - along with civil liberties groups and some US politicians - argue the case should be heard in public.17 hrs agoTechnologyGermany is back, says Merz after historic spending dealGermany's conservative leader clinches an major financial agreement ahead of a crunch vote in parliament.16 hrs agoEuropeTeens capture 'untold stories' of India's labourers in picturesThe backbreaking work done by India's 400 million labourers has been showcased in an exhibition by students.10 hrs agoAsiaDoes cutting UK benefits work?The government is to set out details of how it will save billions of pounds from the working welfare bill. 16 hrs agoHow Britain's former top banker became Canada's prime ministerThe former banker may not have been elected to office before, but his experience managing global economic crises will help.12 hrs agoUS & CanadaWorld of BusinessGain the leading edge with global insights for the boardroom and beyond, in your inbox every Wednesday.Latest audioBusiness DailyBusiness Daily meets: Roblox CEO Dave BaszuckiSaveBusiness DailyCan Germany's ailing economy get back on track?SaveBusiness DailyThe internet’s memory problemSaveBusiness DailyThe ultramarathon businessSaveBusiness DailyIs Milei’s economic gamble paying off?SaveBusiness DailyBusiness Daily meets: The women of heavy industrySaveBusiness DailyThe rise of the 'micro-influencer'SaveBusiness DailyAdding value to Ugandan bananasSaveBusiness DailyThe battle of the VIP loungesSaveBusiness DailyInsuring the uninsurableSaveAnalysis The unexpected knock-on effect of Trump's minerals 'deal of the century'The president once derided attempts to develop new green technology as a "green new scam" - but his deal could help boost the US's potential in the sector1 day agoBBC InDepthDonatella defied the doubters - what's next for her and Versace?Versace took over the Italian fashion house after her brother's untimely death and made it her own.21 hrs agoCultureNYSE Opening BellNYSE Opening Bell Watch the latest from BBC’s new daily business programme coming from the heart of New York’s financial district.See moreExecutive Lounge The ex-Google exec who wants to simplify your lifeMarissa Mayer, a former Google and Yahoo executive, believes AI should simplify our lives.See moreMore news Gold price hits $3,000 as trade tensions mountDemand for the precious metal has surged amid economic uncertainty over the impact of the global trade war. 18 hrs agoBusinessUK economy shrank unexpectedly in JanuaryA slowdown in manufacturing was one of the main reasons for the dip, the Office for National Statistics says.24 hrs agoBusinessEvery McDonald's in UK warned over staff sexual abuseThe warning from the UK's equality watchdog comes after the "extremely serious" allegations uncovered by the BBC.1 day agoBusinessThe blunt-speaking Canadian taking his fight with Trump to WashingtonDoug Ford meets Trump's top trade adviser as relations between the two countries hits a new low.1 day agoUS & CanadaCar sharing switches to electric to boost appealCar sharing has not taken off, but will electric cars boost its appeal?1 day agoTwo judges order Trump administration to give fired workers their jobs backThe workers were laid off as part of the president's plan to scale back the size of the US government.23 hrs agoUS & CanadaWatchPlaying with FIRE: How to quit work and retire in your 30sA personal finance strategy popular among millennials is helping them to quit their job and retire decades early.23 Apr 2024Future of businessBoomerang CEOs: Do they ever succeed?Five years after being ousted from WeWork, Adam Neumann wants to re-buy the now-bankrupt business.8 Feb 2024Future of businessHow industry leaders transformed their careerThe BBC's Katty Kay has spoken to successful change-makers to ask what made them pivot in their career.17 Jan 2024Work CultureWomen were the original beer brewers - what changed?Today, the beer industry is male-dominated, but it wasn't always so.7 Dec 2023Work CultureHow waiting alters our perception of timeExpert advice on how to get through a waiting period.14 Nov 2023Work CultureDo the super-rich 'deserve' their wealth?Should there be a cap on billionaires' wealth and their inheritances?14 Nov 2023Future of businessFour simple hacks to succeed in every conversationA career coach, a choreographer, a chef and a dragon boat captain offer advice on giving critical feedback.14 Nov 2023Work CultureSolo and hybrid work: Navigating our future and new normalCovid-19 reshaped the way we live and work. We rethink solo working and explore the future of work-life.14 Nov 2023Future of businessCan supersonic flight ever be sustainable?How a new era of quiet, net zero supersonic airliners could revolutionise the aviation industry.14 Nov 2023Future of businessCommencement speech: The surprising pitfall of your passionsStudents are graduating in the US this week. The commencement speeches might lead them into questionable choices.14 Nov 2023Future of businessASMR: How whispering took over the internetWe meet the creators behind the current ASMR boom.14 Nov 2023Work CultureA desk full of descriptions for your work colleaguesThese are the long lost words you've been waiting for to describe your colleagues.14 Nov 2023Work CultureVeterinarian suicide rates are very high. Why?Veterinarian professionals are committing suicide at a higher rate than the general population. 14 Nov 2023Work CultureMore in Business2 days agoTrump threatens 200% tariff on alcohol from EUWine and spirits will be taxed, Trump says, if the EU does not remove tariffs on US whiskey.2 days agoBusiness2 days ago'Huawei lobbyists' held in Belgium raids over EU corruptionThe prosecutor's office said it raided 21 addresses in Belgium, according to local media.2 days agoEurope2 days agoDonatella steps down as Versace creative directorVersace is facing a creative shift as Prada looks to potentially buy the Italian fashion house.2 days agoCulture2 days agoAbercombie & Fitch must pay for ex-CEO's criminal sex trafficking defenceJudge rules allegations against Mike Jeffries are tied to his former role at the fashion brand.2 days agoUS & Canada2 days agoUS tariffs 'potentially devastating' for Irish whiskeyThe Irish Whiskey Association urged the US and EU to engage in dialogue amidst an escalating trade war.2 days agoEurope2 days agoMeta stops ex-director from promoting critical memoirSocial media company wins US emergency ruling preventing ex-director from publicising her book.2 days ago2 days agoKeep kids off Roblox if you're worried, its CEO tells parentsThe gaming platform is wildly popular, but has been rocked by allegations it exposes children to harmful content.2 days agoTechnology2 days agoUS tariffs on India will be a bitter pill to swallowNearly half of all medicines consumed in the US come from India. Tariffs will make them expensive. 2 days agoWorld2 days agoMan Utd co-owner's firm recalls SUVs over risk of doors flying openSir Jim Ratcliffe's Ineos Automotive will replace the door latch mechanisms in more than 7,000 SUVs.2 days agoBusiness...
