BBC Business News
ITV sells media and entertainment arm to Sky for £1.6bn (Mon, 06 Jul 2026 08:51:08 GMT)
The two broadcasters say the deal will create a strong rival to global streaming giants.
Three things you can do to stop EU border checks at the airport costing you (Sun, 05 Jul 2026 23:18:27 GMT)
Queues are expected at airports this summer owing to EU's new digital border control system.
Wegovy weight loss pill now available in UK - here's what you need to know (Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:06:42 GMT)
The once-a-day pill, from the makers of the Wegovy weight-loss jab, can now be bought privately in UK pharmacies.
Backlash after China bubble tea firm ordered to pay Louis Vuitton $1.5m (Mon, 06 Jul 2026 02:19:25 GMT)
A court in China ruled that Molly Tea had infringed on the luxury brand's four-petal flower design.
EasyJet agrees 'in principle' to £5.2bn takeover deal (Mon, 06 Jul 2026 07:34:05 GMT)
The low-cost airline had previously rejected four takeover offers from US investment firm Castlelake.
What Sky buying ITV could mean for your favourite shows (Mon, 06 Jul 2026 06:20:38 GMT)
Sky is set to buy ITV's TV and streaming channels for up to £1.6bn, the companies announced on Monday.
'Start work at 11' - but will other bosses be as flexible over England's 1am match? (Sun, 05 Jul 2026 13:55:34 GMT)
Employers are being urged to use their "common sense" to allow staff to work flexibly where they can.
No-gift policy for Taylor Swift, but how much should you give at a wedding? (Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:46:34 GMT)
Wedding lists are being replaced by cash requests, but guests are divided over how much to give.
Clay, kilns and the cost of survival for tile makers (Sun, 05 Jul 2026 05:57:13 GMT)
While some firms lean into their heritage, others are modernising in the face of economic pressures.
Tackle workplace sickness to unlock hidden growth, former John Lewis boss says (Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:50:56 GMT)
More than 250 of the UK's biggest employers have signed up to his 'Get Britain Working' taskforce.
What could new rights for unmarried couples mean for your money? (Sat, 04 Jul 2026 01:10:13 GMT)
Co-habiting couples in England and Wales could be given more protections if they break up under new government proposals.
Pubs allowed to stay open until 5am on Monday for England Mexico match (Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:49:17 GMT)
The government had initially said it would not relax licensing laws further for the World Cup.
Burnham says there is some room for movement on tax (Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:44:09 GMT)
But the likely next PM says he will stick to Labour's pledges to not raise VAT, income tax or national insurance.
'Less than 10% sheep': How millions may have unknowingly eaten goat, skin and fat kebabs (Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:24:03 GMT)
Millions are likely to have eaten "lamb" kebabs that were actually made with goat, skin and fat.
Instagram running ads promoting child sexual abuse material in India, BBC finds (Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:01:27 GMT)
The ads use terms including “rape” and “child video” and link to content on the messaging app Telegram.
Security staff strikes averted at Aberdeen Airport (Fri, 03 Jul 2026 20:51:58 GMT)
The strikes, involving baggage screening staff, were due begin on Monday with the Unite union warning of "significant delays".
Ryanair warns of 'queue chaos' from new EU border system (Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:17:36 GMT)
The airline calls on European governments to postpone the EES system until after the summer holiday period.
World Cup boom falters as US hospitality jobs fall in June (Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:36:04 GMT)
There had been early signs of a jobs boom from the tournament, but hospitality jobs declined in June.
Car finance compensation payments delayed until next year (Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:26:03 GMT)
Millions could be entitled to compensation as a result of commission arrangements between lenders and dealers.
Diesel sees biggest monthly fall in 26 years. What's happening to fuel prices? (Wed, 01 Jul 2026 23:01:32 GMT)
When the US-Israel war with Iran began, fuel costs jumped, but they are now plummeting as hope of lasting peace grows.
'I spent $6,000 on a World Cup trip but was left stranded at the gate' (Thu, 02 Jul 2026 04:59:47 GMT)
Hundreds of fans who bought World Cup tickets on resale site StubHub say they have had them cancelled at the last minute.
Google must pay €4.1bn fine for using Android to 'block' rivals (Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:46:11 GMT)
A Google spokesperson said the judgement "fails to recognise" the firm's "significant investment to ensure Android remains open."
Bibles, Home Alone and perfume: Six takeaways from Trump's 2025 finances (Wed, 01 Jul 2026 17:22:25 GMT)
Official documents show the US president made billions of dollars as he returned to the White House.
Why the expected fight over the North American trade deal never kicked off (Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:43:39 GMT)
The US has confirmed it will not extend the agreement for another 16 years, but stopped short of more dramatic action.
Don't expect connected car apps to save your stolen car, experts say (Wed, 01 Jul 2026 23:31:43 GMT)
Kia told the BBC UK law prevented its location tracking function being used to live track vehicles.
Singapore seizes $42m mansion over Nvidia chip smuggling (Thu, 02 Jul 2026 06:02:17 GMT)
The luxury home was seized as part of a probe into the illegal trade of servers containing AI semiconductors.
Old British fridges 'cannot cope with the heat' (Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:41:36 GMT)
Experts say older fridges are failing in hot weather as rising temperatures put them under pressure.
AI is 'not smart' so what's next in artificial intelligence? (Thu, 02 Jul 2026 23:02:09 GMT)
Leading AI researcher Yan LeCun has a start-up which is developing a more flexible AI system.
Why is crucial tech vulnerable to the heat? (Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:23:12 GMT)
Energy grids and train services are among the vital services that are vulnerable to very hot weather.
The legal fight to get equal pay for Germany's disabled workers (Wed, 24 Jun 2026 23:10:28 GMT)
A test case is seeking the minimum wage for 300,000 disabled people who currently get paid less.
