Corporate trends

Katy Austintransport correspondent andJamie WhiteheadPA MediaTransport Secretary Heidi Alexander has approved plans for a second runway at London Gatwick Airport, as the government looks for economic growth opportunities. The £2.2bn…

Inflation in the year to August remained at 3.8%, according to official figures, after food costs continued to rise.The pace of price rises matched the inflation rate in July but…

The UK economy failed to grow in July, following the biggest contraction in manufacturing output for a year.The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the economy saw zero growth in…

A programme providing school holiday clubs for thousands of children in Cornwall has been extended.The Time2Move holiday programme supports families with activities and healthy food for children aged between five…

The price of gold has hit a record high as demand for the precious metal remains strong amid global economic uncertainty.The spot gold price hit $3,508.50 per ounce early on…

Mitchell LabiakBusiness reporter, BBC NewsGetty ImagesSales of British-made cars to the US rose in July following the introduction of the UK-US tariff deal.The 6.8% rise follows three months in a…

Lily JamaliReporting fromSan FranciscoGetty ImagesUS Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick said on Friday that the federal government will take a 10% stake in US chipmaker Intel."This historic agreement strengthens US…

Douglas FraserBusiness and economy editor, ScotlandGetty ImagesIt is thought some importers may have front-loaded their orders of Scottish salmon ahead of the tariffs kicking in"Shortbread is America's second favourite cookie,…

Simon JackBusiness editorBBCChief executive Tufan Erginbilgic says Rolls-Royce has the potential to become the UK's highest-valued company due to nuclear dealsRolls-Royce's plan to power artificial intelligence (AI) with its nuclear…

A baby bank which supports families with vulnerable children has moved to a bigger premises to help meet demand for its services.Baby Basics UK, which provides practical essentials to families…