BBC Business News
Why the economics make this the craziest World Cup ever (Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:07:52 GMT)
From trade wars to soaring ticket prices, the 2026 World Cup is unlike any before it. Faisal Islam explores what this tournament reveals about our changing global economy.
My friends always want to split the bill equally, how do I say no? (Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:00:29 GMT)
It is never easy to speak up when a fellow diner says "let's just divide it!"
Elon Musk's SpaceX raises $75bn ahead of record stock market debut (Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:30:52 GMT)
The public sale is also expected to make Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire.
Ryanair investigated over charging parents to sit with children (Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:58:39 GMT)
The UK's competition regulator is investigating the airline over charges it imposes on parents to sit next to their child.
Mike Ashley's Frasers offers £1.73bn to buy all of Hugo Boss (Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:04:46 GMT)
The retail group already owns just over a quarter of the German fashion brand but wants to buy the rest of it.
India's 'blue gold' starts a new drinks industry (Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:01:48 GMT)
Agave plants grow wild in India and new distillers are using them to create a spirits industry.
I'd have vetoed foreign sale of UK tech giant, says Business Secretary (Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:01:38 GMT)
Peter Kyle's comments come as the government sets out how it would back British technology companies.
SpaceX IPO: Preparing for the biggest liftoff yet? (Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:30:00 GMT)
It’s not just about rockets: what SpaceX does and why its IPO matters
Villagers take fight against Lidl store plans to Welsh government (Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:07:30 GMT)
Residents in the area do not want a store on land separating Llantwit Major and Llanmaes.
Trump says 'I love the inflation' as US prices rise at fastest rate in three years (Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:14:13 GMT)
The US president later said he had meant that he actually loved that inflation was not higher.
Social media on trial: Four important cases to watch (Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:02:29 GMT)
Social media firms face thousands of lawsuits, the BBC looks at four which could be significant.
Korea fines e-commerce giant $400m over data breach affecting millions (Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:32:57 GMT)
The record fine comes after around 37.5 million users had their private data exposed.
World Cup expected to be the biggest betting event in history (Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:39:31 GMT)
The expansion of the number of games being played is set to drive a surge in the amount of bets placed on this year's World Cup.
Bill debt soars but many don't know help is available (Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:03:32 GMT)
The majority of billpayers are unaware of special tariffs for water and broadband, the spending watchdog says.
Illegal mini-marts to shut for up to 12 months under law change prompted by BBC (Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:17:02 GMT)
Under current rules, shops breaking the law can only be closed for up to six months in England and Wales.
World's largest chipmaker does not rule out price rises as costs increase (Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:00:24 GMT)
In a rare interview, a senior executive at TSMC discusses the AI boom, the geopolitics of chips and what it means for the price of electronics.
How to enjoy the World Cup - and keep your boss on side (Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:03:08 GMT)
Football fans and bosses share their strategies to balance late night kick offs with work the next day.
UK pint prices up 36% since last World Cup – here's why (Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:23:36 GMT)
UK pint prices are up 36% since the last World Cup. We look at why beer now costs so much more.
Beauty Pie LED mask ad banned over misleading anti-wrinkle claim (Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:03:20 GMT)
The mask is not "clinically proven to reduce wrinkles in four weeks", the advertising watchdog finds.
Kalshi to make some users reveal job details to tackle insider trading (Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:32:31 GMT)
After issues with insider trading, the prediction betting platform is adding new rules.
Version of AI tool 'too powerful for public' released to public (Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:35:59 GMT)
Claude Fable 5 is a version of Anthropic's Claude Mythos, an AI program which caused a stir among technology, finance, and government leaders.
AI giants' race to raise funds heats up as ChatGPT-owner plans stock market debut (Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:02:43 GMT)
The company behind ChatGPT files its plans one week after Anthropic did the same.
Driving test booking rules tightened after thousands of no shows (Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:05:32 GMT)
Learner drivers can only swap their test to the three centres nearest to their original booking.
SpaceX's stock market blast-off could be Musk's biggest gamble yet (Thu, 11 Jun 2026 14:13:32 GMT)
SpaceX is preparing for a stock market debut that could transform the company, the wider market and Elon Musk's fortune.
US adds BYD to list of firms with alleged Chinese military ties (Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:20:59 GMT)
The Pentagon list warns US firms of risks linked to working with flagged Chinese companies.
How driving test booking is changing for learner drivers (Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:06:07 GMT)
From 12 May, only learner drivers can book their own tests, not instructors.
Final piece of 'iconic' Denby Pottery signed (Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:04:34 GMT)
The firm, founded in 1809, appointed administrators due to rising energy and labour costs.
New candy stores are popping up across NYC. Why? (Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:01:54 GMT)
While US consumer confidence is at an historic low the Big Apple's sweet shops are expanding.
Could humanoid robots be heading for the battlefield? (Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:06:30 GMT)
Armed forces are experimenting with humanoid robots, but battlefield deployment is some way off.
Spain's visitor numbers hit new highs as tourists avoid Middle East (Sun, 07 Jun 2026 23:01:04 GMT)
The European country had 9.1 million international visitors in April, the most ever for that month.
