BBC Business News
Cheaper theme park tickets and children's meals as VAT to be cut for some attractions this summer (Thu, 21 May 2026 18:29:30 GMT)
Chancellor Rachel Reeves made a series of announcements aimed at relieving cost-of-living pressures.
Chris Mason: VAT cut on summer fun - the announcement that didn't leak (Thu, 21 May 2026 12:11:05 GMT)
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils measures aimed at helping families with the cost of living - but is it enough?
EasyJet boss says summer flights won't be hit by jet fuel shortages (Thu, 21 May 2026 11:03:00 GMT)
The airline has seen no problems with fuel, but says people are booking later because of uncertainty caused by the Iran war.
Meta settles social media addiction case with US school district (Thu, 21 May 2026 20:34:59 GMT)
The trial had been set as a test case for 1200 other school districts making similar claims.
Walmart warns US shoppers are cutting spending as higher petrol prices bite (Thu, 21 May 2026 18:08:17 GMT)
The retail giant said it expects customers to cut back in the coming months due to higher pump prices.
The fight against foreign developers buying Caribbean beaches (Wed, 20 May 2026 23:19:14 GMT)
Campaigners in Barbuda, Grenada and Jamaica say they can no longer access their coastlines.
Government pledges £120m to support ceramics firms (Thu, 21 May 2026 19:30:10 GMT)
Rob Flello, boss of Ceramics UK, says the support recognises the importance of the industry.
Nvidia's latest record earnings fail to impress investors (Thu, 21 May 2026 11:05:18 GMT)
The chip giant reported more stellar results but its shares fell after-hours as investors wonder if it can keep up its pace of growth amid greater competition.
UK agrees £3.7bn trade deal with six Gulf states (Thu, 21 May 2026 08:19:59 GMT)
The deal will remove an estimated £580m worth of tariffs from British exports, but rights groups are critical
SpaceX files for stock market debut that could make Elon Musk a trillionaire (Thu, 21 May 2026 06:00:32 GMT)
Musk's rocket-maker and satellite internet provider will trade under the ticker SPCX
Samsung strike on hold as workers push for AI bonus (Thu, 21 May 2026 06:01:54 GMT)
The walkout, which was due to start on Thursday, has been suspended while union members vote on a tentative deal.
TikTok and YouTube 'not safe enough' for kids, says Ofcom (Thu, 21 May 2026 07:10:42 GMT)
YouTube said it worked with experts to provide appropriate experiences. TikTok said it was disappointed Ofcom had not acknowledged its safety features.
Wes Streeting pledges 'wealth tax that works' (Thu, 21 May 2026 11:42:29 GMT)
Wes Streeting is proposing reforms to capital gains tax, as part of his pitch for the Labour leadership.
Supermarkets hit back over pressure to cap price of milk, bread and eggs (Wed, 20 May 2026 17:18:16 GMT)
A minister confirms talks have taken place but says there will be no mandatory cap on essential food prices.
Elon Musk's X fined for not complying with Australia's child protection laws (Thu, 21 May 2026 06:04:48 GMT)
The social media giant will pay A$650,000 plus legal costs, ending a three-year legal saga.
Fuel duty freeze extended until the end of the year (Wed, 20 May 2026 13:21:45 GMT)
Fuel duty was initially cut by 5p in March 2022, under the Conservative government.
UK waters down new Russian oil sanctions as fuel prices rise (Wed, 20 May 2026 13:45:49 GMT)
The change reflects increasing supply concerns over certain fuels due to the effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
Inflation falls to 2.8% but is expected to rise from here (Wed, 20 May 2026 10:34:00 GMT)
Energy prices were lower due to the government's energy bill support package and lower wholesale prices before the Iran war.
Boss of Sarah Ferguson-linked firm used royal links to threaten worker with jail (Wed, 20 May 2026 05:00:59 GMT)
In a recording obtained by the BBC, the worker was threatened with jail for allegedly hacking emails at lifestyle app vVoosh.
'Ghost brokers' targeting 17 to 25 year-olds with fake car insurance online (Wed, 20 May 2026 05:48:23 GMT)
The finance watchdog warns bogus brokers are selling fake car insurance through social media.
TV presenter says abusive ex gave her no access to her own money (Wed, 20 May 2026 09:45:47 GMT)
Ruth Dodsworth's former husband was jailed for coercive and controlling behaviour and stalking.
China confirms it will buy 200 Boeing jets after Trump-Xi summit (Wed, 20 May 2026 04:59:40 GMT)
The two sides will also work towards an extension to the tariffs truce they agreed in October, China's Commerce Ministry said.
UK should set maximum working temperature rules, advisers say (Tue, 19 May 2026 23:40:12 GMT)
Successive governments have failed to prepare the UK for extreme heat, the climate watchdog says.
Robo-top: The machines that could make your next t-shirt (Mon, 18 May 2026 23:04:14 GMT)
Most clothes are made in Asia, but new machines could bring some of that work back to the West.
Why does Amazon have no Western rivals? (Mon, 18 May 2026 07:25:14 GMT)
The internet giant dwarfs other online retailers on both sides of the Atlantic.
Rise in solar panel sales as people 'want to save money' (Mon, 18 May 2026 05:18:57 GMT)
One director, who has just bought 2,000 panels, hopes to safeguard the company's future bills.
Inside the secretive and lucrative world of orchid breeding (Thu, 14 May 2026 23:03:16 GMT)
It can take a decade to bring a new orchid to market, so breeders keep their hi-tech processes secret.
Smart glasses are 'an invasion of privacy' - Meta's are selling better than ever (Wed, 13 May 2026 05:01:07 GMT)
The biggest tech firms are set to sell millions of smart glasses despite growing privacy concerns.
Big tech bets on new mascots in bid to seem more cuddly (Wed, 13 May 2026 23:08:37 GMT)
The likes of Apple, Microsoft and Google are all putting cartoon characters centre stage.
Not so dusty: How tech is changing woodworking (Mon, 11 May 2026 23:23:48 GMT)
Woodworking shops have been transformed by tech to make tools safer and more precise.
