Sean Farrington

2 weeks ago | bbc.co.uk | Shyamantha Asokan |Sean Farrington

Image source, Caty JonesImage caption, Caty Jones, who runs K Teas Cakes, said some of her customers on low incomes preferred using cashBBC News business presenterA cafe owner will continue to take cash payments, as it helps customers on low incomes and cuts down card fees she gets charged. "I think it's important that we keep cash in society," said Ms Jones, who runs a tearoom called K Teas Cakes in Wolverhampton.

Jun 30, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com | Henry Jones |Sean Farrington

Dave Ricks urged the next government to consider how it could become "world class" in attracting investment [Getty Images]The boss of the world's most valuable pharmaceutical company has told the BBC that the UK's planning system puts companies off investing in the country. Dave Ricks, chief executive of the obesity drug manufacturer Eli Lilly, said he had considered building a factory in the UK in the last decade, but chose another country instead.

Jun 30, 2024 | bbc.com | Henry Jones |Sean Farrington

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May 29, 2024 | aol.com | Sean Farrington |Mitchell Labiak |Jonathan Josephs

May 29, 2024 at 10:34 AM[Getty Images]Mining giant BHP has pulled out of its planned takeover of rival Anglo-American in a deal that would have been valued at £38.6bn. BHP had been particularly attracted to Anglo’s copper assets, with the metal rising in value because of its role in the green energy transition. The collapse of the deal follows a month of wrangling between the pair, culminating in a frantic back and forth on Wednesday.

May 29, 2024 | bbc.com | Sean Farrington

Mining giant BHP has urged its UK-based rival Anglo American to extend the looming deadline for a final offer on a proposed £39bn merger. In a statement this morning, the Australian BHP attempted to ease concerns about its plans for Anglo American's business in South Africa, ahead of elections in the country on Thursday. It made commitments that included job security for employees there, but said it needed an extension on talks "to allow further engagement" on the plans.