BBC Business News
Three quarters of workers not on track for 'moderate' pension income, report suggests (Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:02:23 GMT)
A newly-published report suggests a moderate lifestyle in retirement costs £32,700 for one person and £45,400 for two.
Puffin and bumblebee among 18 creatures shortlisted to feature on banknotes (Tue, 02 Jun 2026 23:02:18 GMT)
The Bank of England is asking the public which animals should appear on future banknotes.
King told me Post Office scandal was 'dreadful', says oldest victim (Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:08:41 GMT)
Betty Brown says she is accepting the honour on behalf of all the victims of the scandal.
Microsoft testing wearable AI gadget aimed at office workers (Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:47:42 GMT)
The company said its own workers are testing a "wearable access badge" and a desktop device.
Water firm fined £1.8m over parasite outbreak (Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:18:43 GMT)
Four people were hospitalised and there were more than 140 cases of sickness and diarrhoea in Devon.
How 'confused' AI rollout hurts firms and baffles staff (Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:05:11 GMT)
Some firms are putting pressure on staff to use AI, but have not thought through their AI rollout.
Instagram AI chatbot tricked by hackers to give access to others' accounts (Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:40:02 GMT)
Some reports have linked the incident to recent cases of high-profile Instagram accounts being hijacked.
Microsoft says new quantum chip 1,000 times more reliable than predecessor (Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:24:31 GMT)
The tech giant predicts it will have a quantum computer that can solve commercially useful problems by the end of the decade.
Third of people say uni degree not worth it, as student loan inquiry begins (Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:38:59 GMT)
MPs will hear the concerns of graduates about the size of their student debts, and the interest rates.
AI giant Anthropic plans to sell shares in US as valuation nears $1tn (Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:00:21 GMT)
The AI company behind Claude is set to offer the public the chance to buy and sell shares in the firm later this year.
Post Office scandal victim dedicates OBE to 'sub-postmasters we have lost' (Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:17:50 GMT)
The 92-year-old said she dedicate the OBE to 'all sub-postmasters we have lost'.
Steph Curry signs with Chinese brand after Under Armour split (Tue, 02 Jun 2026 06:29:35 GMT)
Chinese firms have been vying to secure deals with big stars as they push to become global brands.
London Tube strikes go ahead after talks fail (Tue, 02 Jun 2026 03:26:42 GMT)
Members of the RMT union are on strike on Tuesday in a row over working hours, with further action planned for Thursday.
China goes after 'ghost kitchens' to rein in cut-throat food delivery apps (Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:52:47 GMT)
The thousands of "ghost kitchens" - online shops that don't actually exist - have spooked Chinese consumers.
OpenAI let ChatGPT aid and abet mass shooters, Florida lawsuit claims (Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:58:26 GMT)
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier alleges OpenAI and boss Sam Altman built a 'web of deceit'
Abusive passengers could be blacklisted from all airlines under new proposal (Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:42:12 GMT)
The scheme would allow airlines to share information on disruptive passengers and potentially restrict their access to flights.
Wise under investigation over money laundering control concerns (Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:44:16 GMT)
Wise says it is working with the Brussels prosecutor's office but that "no specific findings have been shared with us to date".
UK banks blocked from cyber AI tool Mythos get offer from rival OpenAI (Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:07:20 GMT)
Nine banks have been offered access to GPT 5.5 Cyber, as fierce rival Anthropic has blocked previews of its tool.
Put a £5 deposit on vapes to stop fires, say waste companies (Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:29:03 GMT)
The industry body for waste companies says a refundable deposit would help boost vape recycling, but others disagree.
EasyJet says possible takeover bid 'opportunistic' (Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:47:11 GMT)
US investment firm Castlelake is considering making an offer for the budget airline.
Why is Lidl opening a pub? (Sun, 31 May 2026 23:16:27 GMT)
The debate about about what seems like a bizarre idea of having a cold pint after exploring the store's well known middle aisle.
Nvidia announces new AI chip for personal computers (Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:14:13 GMT)
The technology giant's boss Jensen Huang called the move the "reinvention of the computer".
A year of grief after Air India crash: What remains when a plane falls from the sky (Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:24:47 GMT)
A mother still speaks about her son who died in the crash in the present tense and a brother waits for answers.
Secret tunnels and unregistered workers: China's coal mine disaster is a reminder of darker days (Sun, 31 May 2026 23:32:04 GMT)
China's worst coal mining disaster in 15 years comes amid an ambitious pivot towards green energy.
Ferrari wanted to take on Chinese EVs with the Luce - then the backlash started (Sat, 30 May 2026 22:23:32 GMT)
The brand's first EV has been heavily criticised, with some saying it has abandoned Ferrari's roots.
Tickets for festivals are getting more expensive - we compared them (Sat, 30 May 2026 01:26:52 GMT)
Reading and Leeds, Glastonbury, Parklife and Download have surged in price.
Why Britain's notoriously bad train wi-fi might soon be a thing of the past (Sat, 30 May 2026 23:02:37 GMT)
How bad is the signal on our trains? We spoke to commuters to find out.
Caribbean hot sauce producers warn of shortages and higher prices (Sun, 31 May 2026 23:19:32 GMT)
Manufacturers in Jamaica say the key chilli peppers they need are in limited supply.
Humanoid robots 'the future' of car making, says BMW (Thu, 28 May 2026 23:36:45 GMT)
BMW is introducing humanoid robots to a car plant in Europe, building on similar projects in the US.
Is 'out of control' US tipping culture spreading overseas? (Wed, 27 May 2026 23:14:43 GMT)
With US waiting staff getting cross at receiving less than 20%, tips are also on the rise elsewhere.
