BBC Business News
Call to cancel threat of prison for council tax non-payment (Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:02:52 GMT)
Debt charity StepChange says there are clear differences between councils when chasing unpaid tax.
Asia stocks slide as US and Iran threaten to intensify war (Mon, 23 Mar 2026 03:00:32 GMT)
The International Energy Agency chief said the war could lead to the world's worst energy crisis in decades.
BTS agency shares drop after comeback show turnout falls short (Mon, 23 Mar 2026 04:39:03 GMT)
The concert was attended by an estimated 104,000 fans, much lower than the expected 260,000.
Heat pumps work for me - but they're not yet a money saver (Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:04:45 GMT)
The government wants Britons to embrace heat pumps. But will they ever make financial sense for the average user?
Energy bills rise 'inescapable' if oil prices stay high, says British Gas boss (Sun, 22 Mar 2026 12:52:56 GMT)
The boss of Centrica says it is "too early" to speculate but if oil costs continue to rise, homes will be hit.
Germany has a shortage of workers - so it's turning to India for help (Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:03:25 GMT)
The European nation, struggling to find skilled staff, is giving jobs to young people from India.
'Club vibes without the hangover': The twenty-somethings going out - in the gym (Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:56:15 GMT)
Young people are driving a gym boom as more fitness spaces are transformed into vibrant hangouts.
Home working, long leases and rise of parking apps - what went wrong for NCP (Sat, 21 Mar 2026 01:59:52 GMT)
How could a company that charged as much as £65 for a day's parking fail to turn a profit?
Energy bills forecast to rise by £332 a year in July (Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:22:44 GMT)
Cornwall Insight says the recent surge in energy prices due to the Iran war is set to push up household bills.
Work from home and drive more slowly to save energy, global body urges (Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:05:03 GMT)
People should change how they travel, work and cook to tackle the energy price crisis, the International Energy Agency says.
UK borrowing costs hit highest since 2008 financial crisis (Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:55:02 GMT)
The interest rate on government debt is climbing over fears about inflation, interest rates, and public spending, experts have said.
Hargreaves Lansdown resolves IT issues affecting thousands (Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:44:22 GMT)
The finance firm has apologised for the disruption to its website and app, which has angered many customers.
Trump-backed television merger moves forward (Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:19:29 GMT)
Critics fear the consolidation will add to strains facing local news and degrade coverage.
Russia, China and the US – the global winners and losers of the Iran war (Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:08:53 GMT)
As the conflict triggers economic disruption some risk being hit hard, while others stand to benefit.
Faisal Islam: Iran war is having a dramatic effect on the UK economy (Thu, 19 Mar 2026 16:21:28 GMT)
The knock-on effects of the war in the Gulf go beyond a hold on interest rates and are set to reverberate for months.
Stock markets rattled and energy prices soar after strikes on Qatar gas hub (Thu, 19 Mar 2026 23:29:05 GMT)
Oil and gas prices have risen again after fresh strikes hit key infrastructure in the Middle East.
Bank ready to raise interest rates if Iran war price 'shock' persists (Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:44:09 GMT)
Policymakers vote unanimously to hold rates at 3.75% after the Iran war prompts a reversal in the debate over borrowing costs.
US lifts sanctions on some Iranian oil as energy prices soar (Sat, 21 Mar 2026 12:15:20 GMT)
The treasury secretary says the move will quickly bring about 140m barrels of oil to global markets.
Trio charged over alleged plot to smuggle Nvidia chips from US to China (Fri, 20 Mar 2026 04:26:14 GMT)
They allegedly used fake papers and dummy gear as part of a plan to sell billions in tech to China.
Why are gas prices soaring and how could it affect you? (Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:34:02 GMT)
Analysts fear the disruption to supply could continue for longer than initially thought.
How the Iran war may affect your money and bills (Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:06:53 GMT)
The conflict in the Middle East has increased pressure on 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.
Pay grows at slowest rate in more than five years (Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:40:38 GMT)
Annual earnings grew at an annual rate of 3.8% in the November to January period, the Office for National Statistics says.
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.
Colombia's budding tech scene needs a cash boost (Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:09:01 GMT)
Colombia has become a tech hub for Latin America, but attracting investors is a challenge.
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.
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.
