BBC Business News

The FTSE 100 has hit a record high. Is now the time to start investing? (Sun, 11 Jan 2026 02:21:11 GMT)
As the FTSE hits the 10,000 mark, the chancellor is encouraging more of us to become investors - but is it the right time?

Google employee made redundant after reporting manager who showed nude of wife, court hears (Sun, 11 Jan 2026 00:38:32 GMT)
Victoria Woodall claims she was retaliated against after reporting a manager who told clients stories about his swinger lifestyle.

Potholes map rates council road repair progress (Sun, 11 Jan 2026 12:20:57 GMT)
Thirteen local authorities received a "red rating" on the Department for Transport mapping tool for England.

'I had no electricity for six months': US families struggle with soaring energy prices (Sun, 11 Jan 2026 01:58:29 GMT)
Rising electricity costs have emerged as a key cost-of-living concern, pushing families further into debt.

'Unprecedented' numbers seeking debt help post-Christmas, say charities (Sat, 10 Jan 2026 00:08:52 GMT)
Debt charities say that calls have risen compared with last year as people are urged to seek help.

Musk says X outcry is 'excuse for censorship' (Sat, 10 Jan 2026 11:41:06 GMT)
The government is urging Ofcom to use all its powers – up to and including an effective ban – against X.

'Out of stock': What went wrong at luxury retailer Saks? (Sat, 10 Jan 2026 03:13:16 GMT)
Saks Global, which owns Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus, is expected to imminently file for bankruptcy protection, leaving questions about the retailer's future.

Trump seeks $100bn for Venezuela oil, but Exxon boss says country 'uninvestable' (Sat, 10 Jan 2026 20:28:22 GMT)
Oil executives expressed caution, with one executive saying Venezuela had seized their assets twice.

EU reaches South America trade deal after 25 years of talks (Fri, 09 Jan 2026 19:35:38 GMT)
Some farmers in Europe opposed the deal, but the EU Commission said it had listened to their concerns.

Businesses call to be included in any pub rates backtrack (Fri, 09 Jan 2026 11:21:03 GMT)
Shops, pharmacies and music venues want any climbdown on business rates for pubs to apply to them too.

US calls Argentina peso bet a 'homerun deal' (Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:39:08 GMT)
The US Treasury Secretary said the US no longer held pesos in its exchange stabilisation fund.

US job creation in 2025 slows to weakest since Covid (Fri, 09 Jan 2026 18:55:43 GMT)
Employment growth for the world's largest economy eased significantly last year.

Weight loss jabs affecting Greggs, boss says (Thu, 08 Jan 2026 15:38:19 GMT)
The Greggs boss says there is "no doubt" weight loss jabs have led it to having a healthier menu.

Ofcom urged to use 'banning' powers over X AI deepfakes (Fri, 09 Jan 2026 06:00:44 GMT)
It follows an ongoing backlash against the use of X's AI Grok to digitally remove clothing from images.

Inside the sub-zero lair of the world's most powerful computer (Thu, 08 Jan 2026 08:03:50 GMT)
Faisal Islam gets rare access to Willow - Google's quantum computer.

Unions accuse McDonald's of 'repeated harassment' against 'mostly teenage' staff (Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:00:14 GMT)
It follows a BBC investigation three years ago which exposed a toxic culture at the fast-food chain.

Tesco and M&S report strong Christmas food sales (Thu, 08 Jan 2026 13:42:32 GMT)
Both major retailers report strong food sales, but M&S says sales of clothing and homeware fell.

Workers' rights reforms will cost billions less after concessions, analysis shows (Thu, 08 Jan 2026 11:07:03 GMT)
Firms implementing the new employment terms are expected to face lower additional costs after the legislation was watered down.

Trump calls for US military spending to rise more than 50% to $1.5tn (Thu, 08 Jan 2026 02:15:51 GMT)
The president also called on defence firms to increase production or face a crackdown on payouts.

Sportswear firm Castore defends price of football kits (Thu, 08 Jan 2026 09:38:59 GMT)
Tom Beahon, of sportswear firm Castore, says fans buy official shirts because they can afford to.

Government to water down business rate rise for pubs (Thu, 08 Jan 2026 19:10:16 GMT)
The hospitality industry had called for a rethink of planned changes to the way the tax based on property is calculated.

Trump backs ban on institutional investor home purchases (Wed, 07 Jan 2026 22:38:36 GMT)
Wall Street investors have bought thousands of homes to rent out, a practice that has sparked concerns about affordability.

Elon Musk's Grok AI appears to have made child sexual imagery, says charity (Thu, 08 Jan 2026 09:58:38 GMT)
It said analysts discovered the images on a dark-web forum, by users who claimed to have used Grok

US will control Venezuela oil sales 'indefinitely', official says (Wed, 07 Jan 2026 20:31:48 GMT)
Officials say sales were expected to start with 30 million to 50 million barrels of oil and the revenue would be controlled by the US government.

Young people say new driving rules are condescending and expensive (Wed, 07 Jan 2026 16:12:54 GMT)
Young drivers have spoken to the BBC about how the proposed changes could affect them.

Starmer urged to rethink business rate reforms to save pubs (Thu, 08 Jan 2026 10:01:01 GMT)
Some Labour MPs are optimistic there could be further relief to protect the hospitality industry.

Learner drivers may have to wait six months before taking test (Wed, 07 Jan 2026 10:35:04 GMT)
Proposed changes by the government may also include lower drink-driving limits for novice motorists.

Excel: The software that's hard to quit (Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:07:59 GMT)
Companies are trying to wean staff off Excel spreadsheets to centralise control of their data.

How tariff disruption will continue reshaping the global economy in 2026 (Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:00:40 GMT)
Trump's import levies are still changing the patterns of international trade.

How the new road safety measures could affect you (Wed, 07 Jan 2026 15:37:07 GMT)
The government is proposing lowering alcohol limits for drivers and regular eye tests for older motorists.

BBC Entertainment & Arts News

Stars arrive on Golden Globes red carpet (Sun, 11 Jan 2026 23:48:46 GMT)
The Golden Globes, one of Hollywood's leading awards ceremonies, is taking place in Los Angeles.

Winners and Sinners: What to expect from the Golden Globes (Sun, 11 Jan 2026 07:53:49 GMT)
Marty Supreme, Sinners and One Battle After Another are the films competing at this year's ceremony.

Golden Globes 2026: The full list of winners and nominees (Sun, 11 Jan 2026 22:47:03 GMT)
The biggest and best films and stars are on the shortlists as Hollywood award season gets under way.

EastEnders actor Derek Martin dies aged 92 (Sun, 11 Jan 2026 17:55:51 GMT)
Martin, a born and bred East Londoner, appeared as Charlie Slater between 2000 and 2016.

Lorraine Kelly pays tribute to father after 'shock' death (Sun, 11 Jan 2026 11:40:15 GMT)
Lorraine Kelly has paid tribute to her 84-year-old father after his death in East Kilbride in Scotland.

Love Island villa evacuated and filming postponed over wildfires (Sat, 10 Jan 2026 21:04:47 GMT)
Filming in South Africa for the third series of Love Island: All Stars has been postponed. ITV has not said when it will resume.

Bob Weir, Grateful Dead co-founder, dies aged 78 (Sun, 11 Jan 2026 03:00:10 GMT)
Weir was a fixture in the psychedelic rock group and its various spin-offs over 60 years.

Stranger Things star is number one as show's songs shoot up chart (Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:46:27 GMT)
Joe Keery, aka musician Djo, aka Stranger Things' Steve Harrington, is number one in the UK charts.

Rare first Superman comic once stolen from Nicolas Cage sells for $15m (Sat, 10 Jan 2026 16:06:41 GMT)
Fewer than 100 copies of Action Comics No 1, which introduced the world to Superman, are thought to exist.

Dwayne Johnson and George Clooney miss out on Baftas longlist (Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:53:06 GMT)
They are among big names missing out at the Baftas, which can often indicate who will win at the Oscars.

Sir Tom Jones says scammers impersonating him in fake profiles (Fri, 09 Jan 2026 19:21:15 GMT)
The 85-year-old Welsh singer warns scammers are trying to "trap and abuse" vulnerable people.

US film stars Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors become Guinea citizens after DNA tests (Sat, 10 Jan 2026 13:28:08 GMT)
The pair join other US celebrities reconnecting with their African heritage and taking up citizenship.

Gabby Logan pays tribute to her 'warrior' dad Terry Yorath (Fri, 09 Jan 2026 12:35:40 GMT)
The presenter describes her dad as a "generous man" who instilled a "lifelong love of sport" in her.

Dylan Thomas 'plagiarised other poets' repeatedly as schoolboy (Fri, 09 Jan 2026 06:12:32 GMT)
He became a literary legend but as a schoolboy the young Dylan Thomas has been found to have copied poems.

Heated Rivalry creator on why fans love the gay romance drama (Fri, 09 Jan 2026 15:49:35 GMT)
Jacob Tierney says the "sex forward" gay drama, which is released in the UK on Saturday, features elements of romance that don't get taken seriously enough.

How to watch the Golden Globe-nominated films (Sun, 11 Jan 2026 22:58:05 GMT)
Hamnet, Avatar and Marty Supreme will face one battle after another as the awards race heats up.

Where does latest Traitors showdown rank in show's most explosive moments? (Sat, 10 Jan 2026 09:41:44 GMT)
We look at whether the recent confrontation between two contestants on The Traitors goes down as the most dramatic ever.

How on the day Bowie died he apparently paid £10,116 towards a village car park (Sat, 10 Jan 2026 15:29:23 GMT)
The cash was sent to Binley by Bowie's son, the total seemingly marking the date of the star's death.

Pierce Brosnan, Prince Naz and the embrace that never happened (Fri, 09 Jan 2026 06:36:44 GMT)
When Prince Naseem Hamed met actor Pierce Brosnan in the lead-up to a new film, it brought back thoughts of a reconciliation with trainer Brendan Ingle that never happened.

Is a Welsh accent a help or a hindrance in The Traitors? (Wed, 07 Jan 2026 20:31:49 GMT)
From hiding their jobs, to secret relationships and faking accents, many contestants have trialled strategies to gain people's trust.

Timothée's shoutout for Kylie and other moments from Critics' Choice Awards (Mon, 05 Jan 2026 10:46:54 GMT)
Jessie Buckley won best actress and Adolescence also scooped four awards on the night in California.

Steve Coogan on his Roy Keane film - and his part in Posh and Becks' first meeting (Mon, 05 Jan 2026 00:02:40 GMT)
Coogan stars as football boss Mick McCarthy in the film Saipan, about the fall-out between him and captain Roy Keane.

South Korea's 'movie of the year' is an indie story about a teen's trauma (Sun, 04 Jan 2026 23:15:58 GMT)
The World of Love has been praised for its touching, empathetic portrayal of life after sexual assault.

'It's incredible, surreal': Skye Newman wins BBC Sound of 2026 (Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:44:28 GMT)
Coming from a "broken background", Skye Newman's visceral, powerful pop has made her one to watch.

From trauma to triumph: Jim Legxacy is transforming UK rap (Thu, 08 Jan 2026 07:00:09 GMT)
The south London rapper and producer's latest release has been called "a landmark moment for UK music".

The two sides of Sombr, the singer sparkling through the sadness (Wed, 07 Jan 2026 07:02:48 GMT)
The alt-pop star comes third in the BBC Sound of 2026, which showcases the year's top rising stars.

How Geese took flight to become 'Gen Z's first great American band' (Tue, 06 Jan 2026 06:59:13 GMT)
The New Yorkers, who are fourth in the BBC's Sound of 2026, say they're 'still processing' their rise.

Reluctant rockers Royel Otis tipped for success (Mon, 05 Jan 2026 07:02:28 GMT)
The Australian indie pop duo had to be talked into becoming a band. It has more than paid off.

Sound of 2026: 10 acts you'll be obsessed with next year (Tue, 02 Dec 2025 01:09:44 GMT)
The list tips new music for the coming year, following previous winners like Adele, Haim and Chappell Roan.