BBC Business News
Why are gas prices soaring? (Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:38:45 GMT)
Analysts fear the disruption to supply could continue for longer than initially thought.
Bank of England 'ready to act' on rising prices as interest rates on hold (Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:45:40 GMT)
Policymakers at the Bank vote unanimously to hold rates at 3.75% .
Pay grows at slowest rate in more than five years (Thu, 19 Mar 2026 08:48:29 GMT)
Annual earnings grew at an annual rate of 3.8% in the November to January period, the Office for National Statistics says.
Gas price soars 25% after strikes on Qatar hub (Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:09:40 GMT)
Energy costs jump after fresh strikes hit key infrastructure in the Middle East.
How Finnish supermarkets are central to the country's defence (Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:10:45 GMT)
The chains all have detailed plans to follow in the event of the nation going to war.
How the Iran war may affect your money and bills (Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:29:09 GMT)
The conflict in the Middle East could raise the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.
Nearly 400 firms fined over failure to pay minimum wage (Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:46:39 GMT)
The official minimum rates of pay will rise for 2.7 million workers in April 2026.
UK sets target to boost steel making and cut imports (Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:04:46 GMT)
Up to half of steel used in Britain should be made there, the government says, as it announces its steel strategy.
Labubu film is official with Paddington director at the helm (Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:01:18 GMT)
The film will combine live action and computer-generated animation and is in "early development".
US holds interest rates as Iran war triggers inflation fears (Wed, 18 Mar 2026 20:20:24 GMT)
The US central bank is moving cautiously, despite pressure from the president to cut interest rates.
How high could UK petrol and diesel prices go? (Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:12:41 GMT)
For every $10 rise in oil prices, motorists face paying roughly 7p per litre more in the UK.
Computer says no. Are AI interviews making it harder to get a job? (Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:03:33 GMT)
Bhuvana Chilukuri has sent more than 100 job applications and is convinced very few have been seen by a human.
The Iran war is causing a global energy crisis - can China withstand it? (Wed, 18 Mar 2026 23:31:03 GMT)
With oil supply disrupted, Beijing's oil reserves and renewable energy push are being put to the test.
Average age of first time buyer climbs to 34 (Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:00:10 GMT)
A new report looks at how conditions have changed for first time buyers since the 1990s.
Bentley workers 'shocked and angry' at job cuts (Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:38:20 GMT)
A union says the announcement came as a blow to employees with up to 275 positions at risk.
Ad for AI editing app which said it could 'remove anything' banned (Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:09 GMT)
The UK regulator said the ad condoned "digitally altering and exposing women's bodies without their consent."
Mayors to gain more spending power under Reeves tax plans (Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:26:30 GMT)
The chancellor sets out the government's plan for economic growth, which also includes closer ties to the EU.
Typical new mortgage costs soar £788 a year in two weeks (Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:25:13 GMT)
Lenders have hiked rates on new deals and withdrawn products as war creates uncertainty in the markets.
Easter holidaymakers switching from Dubai to Spain as flights fill up (Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:33:44 GMT)
It comes after the war in Iran caused mass disruption to flights across the Middle East and UAE.
Train Delay Repay rule changes to make claims easier (Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:01:24 GMT)
There will also be additional checks on railcards during a trial to crack down on fraud.
Trump seeks to delay meeting with Xi in China (Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:33:49 GMT)
The escalating war in Iran has overshadowed many of the US' foreign policy objectives
Another former sub postmaster dies awaiting payout (Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:27:07 GMT)
Tributes are paid to Parmod Kalia who ran a branch in Orpington, who has died aged 67.
More than 200 jobs at risk at carmaker Bentley (Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:00:03 GMT)
The news comes as financial results for 2025 show a seventh consecutive year of profitability.
AI firm Anthropic seeks weapons expert to stop users from 'misuse' (Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:08:32 GMT)
The artificial intelligence firm says it wants to prevent "catastrophic misuse" of its systems.
Car park firm NCP collapses with nearly 700 jobs at risk (Tue, 17 Mar 2026 08:03:01 GMT)
The car park operator says demand for parking has not recovered to pre-Covid levels, as its administrators look to sell the business.
Teens sue Musk's xAI over Grok's pornographic images of them (Mon, 16 Mar 2026 21:06:51 GMT)
Musk's AI chatbot has created millions of fake sexualised images, experts say.
Is it possible to build a plastic-free home? (Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:01:31 GMT)
Using plastic in construction is cheap and easy, but some are trying to radically cut back its use.
Ukraine's urgent fight on the financial frontline (Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:06:14 GMT)
The war-torn country is battling to secure crucial funding from the IMF and EU, as well as putting up taxes.
Can plastic-eating fungi help clean up nappy waste? (Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:03:14 GMT)
Cost and convenience have made disposable nappies dominant - can start-ups compete?
Why has Trump eased sanctions on Russian oil - and will it help Putin? (Fri, 13 Mar 2026 16:07:39 GMT)
The US said easing sanctions on Russian oil would provide only a limited financial boost to Putin.
