BBC Business News
Stock markets are too high and set to fall, says Bank of England deputy (Fri, 24 Apr 2026 06:52:27 GMT)
It is unusual for a senior figure at the Bank to be so forthright on market movements.
White House memo claims mass AI theft by Chinese firms (Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:58:58 GMT)
A memo from Michael Kratsios says firms, mainly in China, are wrongfully distilling US AI models.
Which airlines are cancelling flights to the UK - and what can you do? (Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:20:49 GMT)
Airlines are putting up prices and cancelling flights in response to higher jet fuel prices.
US soldier charged after winning $400,000 betting on removal of Maduro (Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:21:32 GMT)
Gannon Ken Van Dyke allegedly made trades on Polymarket on the basis of classified information, the justice department says.
Meta says it will cut 8,000 jobs as AI spending soars (Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:56:00 GMT)
The cuts, which employees had been expecting for weeks, will be Meta's largest layoff since 2023.
From scientist to silk farmer: India's silk industry renewal (Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:50:01 GMT)
Silk production is an increasingly high-tech business in India.
Warner Bros shareholders approve Paramount's $111bn takeover (Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:15:45 GMT)
The approval came as Donald Trump is to attend a dinner with billionaire Paramount backers the Ellisons.
UK borrowing lowest for three years but Iran war clouds outlook (Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:37:59 GMT)
The improvement in government finances is unlikely to last, analysts say, with the impact of the Iran way yet to hit.
Asos demands £7m from US as firms rush to claim tariff refunds (Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:05:49 GMT)
Hundreds of thousands of firms could potentially win back some money after the tariffs were struck down.
AI is already leading to fewer jobs for young people, says Sunak (Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:45:39 GMT)
The former prime minister said graduates' concerns about getting entry-level jobs are justified.
Three ways the latest inflation figures affect you (Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:39:25 GMT)
How high could inflation get? And what could it mean for borrowers and savers around the country?
Four arrested over suspected home insulation scheme fraud (Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:58:34 GMT)
The Serious Fraud Office raided homes and businesses over alleged conspiracy to defraud public money.
High Street mini-marts selling cocaine, cannabis and prescription drugs, BBC secret filming reveals (Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:59:56 GMT)
Across the UK, shopfronts are being exploited by criminal gangs pushing illegal drugs, experts say.
Billionaire backer sues Trump family's crypto firm over alleged extortion (Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:10:42 GMT)
Billionaire investor Justin Sun is suing the family's World Liberty crypto venture after spending $45m on its tokens.
UK inflation rises after Iran war pushes up fuel prices (Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:38:11 GMT)
The figures provide the first official look at the impact of the Iran war on the cost of living in the UK.
China weathered Trump's tariffs - but the Iran war is taking a toll (Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:23:25 GMT)
The Middle East conflict is putting pressure on factory orders, costs and jobs in China's export-driven economy.
McDonald's boss on abuse claims: 'I don't want to talk about the past' (Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:18:15 GMT)
A BBC investigation in 2023 heard from more than 100 McDonald's workers in the UK claiming they faced sexual assault, harassment, racism, and bullying
Lufthansa cuts 20,000 summer flights as fuel prices surge (Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:00:40 GMT)
The airline is the latest to cut flights as the US-Israel war with Iran sends jet fuel prices soaring.
How a pivot to hair accessories led to business success (Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:04:39 GMT)
Jenny Lennick's colourful hair clips are sold across the US and around the world.
What the Warner Bros deal could mean for streaming, cinemas and news (Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:54:27 GMT)
If Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros goes ahead it could significantly reshape Hollywood.
The 'dumb machine' promising a clean energy breakthrough (Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:09:41 GMT)
A stellarator is difficult to build, but could it be the best way to make fusion energy work?
Why your recycled clothes could end up in this South American desert (Sun, 19 Apr 2026 23:02:11 GMT)
Old garments from around the world are being discarded in the South American country.
Could a digital twin make you into a 'superworker'? (Thu, 16 Apr 2026 23:04:15 GMT)
Firms say digital twins make staff more productive, but are they a potential legal minefield?
Back to books - Sweden's schools cutting back on digital learning (Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:06:43 GMT)
Swedish classrooms swap laptops for books, pens and paper, raising concerns from the tech sector.
Quantum computing: A tech race Europe could win? (Mon, 13 Apr 2026 23:35:56 GMT)
With some promising computing companies in the field, could Europe be a leader in quantum tech?
The Dutch village at risk of being demolished (Sun, 12 Apr 2026 23:20:52 GMT)
Moerdijk has been earmarked for removal, to make way for a vast electricity substation.
'Every drop of water counts': Fear for the future of Argentina's glaciers (Sat, 11 Apr 2026 02:02:56 GMT)
A controversial law to ease protections for the glaciers has passed, opening the doors for mining.
TV for dogs booms but are they watching? (Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:06:25 GMT)
TV channels for dogs are multiplying but research is mixed on whether dogs are watching.
The construction boss who built a new life after three years in prison (Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:04:10 GMT)
Traci Quinn, who was jailed for a drugs offence, has transformed herself and set up a successful firm.
The US refinery now processing Venezuelan oil (Tue, 07 Apr 2026 23:00:31 GMT)
Chevron is now importing 250,000 barrels of crude per day from Venezuela.
