Business

Business · 26 October 2026

Lawyer Walks the Tightrope Between Trump Foes and Friends

Noor Hale, World desk

Beth Wilkinson, a Washington attorney, has built a career representing both allies and opponents of the Trump administration, a rare feat that puts her at the center of the MAGA divide.

Business · 26 October 2026

Rosebank’s Floating Oil Field Becomes a Political Soap Opera

Iris Quay, London desk

Scotland’s Rosebank floating oil field, still untapped, has turned into a stage for political debate as editor James Cook documents life aboard the rig while its future hangs in the balance.

Business · 25 October 2026

Phoenix deals: CEOs keep buying back dead firms, only to watch them burn again

Iris Quay, London desk

A Guardian‑commissioned study finds that companies rescued in pre‑pack administrations by their former directors are far less generous to creditors and far more likely to fail again.

Business · 25 October 2026

Co‑Worker Clash Over Faith as Freelancer Returns After Two Decades

Helen Pell, Washington desk

A woman’s comeback after twenty years of self‑employment sparks a heated debate about religion in the workplace, prompting a flood of reader reactions.

Business · 25 October 2026

Former ‘60 Minutes’ Boss Trades In-Depth Investigations for Insta‑Stories: Bill Owens Signs With Newpress

Noor Hale, World desk

Bill Owens, after a fallout with CBS, has joined Newpress, a video‑journalism start‑up that lets creators publish on YouTube. The move signals a shift from long‑form TV to bite‑size online storytelling.

Business · 25 October 2026

Labour’s Tax‑Free Treasure Hunt: Four Ways to Fund the Budget Without Raising Income Tax

Iris Quay, London desk

BBC Verify outlines four options Chancellor John Healey could use to raise money for the Budget – tighter spending, selling a public asset, tweaking another tax band and borrowing – all without raising income tax.

Business · 25 October 2026

Small‑Eatery Tornado: Independent Restaurants Face Culinary Armageddon Against Disney‑Sized Competitors

Vera Chen, Sydney desk

Independent eateries are caught in a tornado of unfavourable conditions, from hospitality groups' Disneyland‑style venues to the spectre of “culinary Armageddon,” forcing them to rethink survival strategies.

Business · 25 October 2026

Western Sydney's First Flight: Market Participants Brace for the New East‑West Air Corridor

Vera Chen, Sydney desk

When the first plane touches down at Western Sydney International Airport, market participants scramble to reassess regional growth, property values, and the next big earnings report.

Business · 25 October 2026

Pension Paradox: Why Kiwi Workers Are Still Waiting to Pay Their Own Retirement

Moss Harlow, Auckland desk

RNZ’s money correspondent Susan Edmunds explains why many New Zealanders treat KiwiSaver as a voluntary hobby and keep hoping the government will pick up the tab, leaving the pension system under strain.