BBC Business News
EasyJet agrees to surprise takeover bid as rival US firm swoops in (Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:38:07 GMT)
The airline says a bid from US firm Apollo has trumped a recent takeover offer from Castlelake.
'Cool in 90 seconds' - the fake portable air conditioners sweeping the internet (Fri, 10 Jul 2026 01:33:45 GMT)
The ASA says adverts claiming small devices can rapidly cool rooms were too good to be true.
Man 'nearly sucked out of window mid-air' on Ryanair plane, passengers say (Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:31:08 GMT)
Ryanair confirm a passenger was given medical treatment after an incident on a Malta Air flight, which is owned by Ryanair.
Vapes to have less enticing names and flavours to protect children (Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:54:49 GMT)
People are being consulted about plans to stop vape companies using enticing flavour descriptions that "attract" children into experimenting.
We've saved £6,000 on holidays by swapping homes with strangers (Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:26:00 GMT)
The BBC looks at the growing trend of people swapping homes to cut holiday costs.
Pressure builds on Europe's biggest port to be greener (Thu, 09 Jul 2026 23:00:51 GMT)
A lawsuit demands that the Port of Rotterdam moves faster to cut its dependence on fossil fuel firms.
EU threatens Meta with fines over 'addictive' Facebook and Instagram (Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:02:40 GMT)
Regulators say features such as infinite scroll contribute to "compulsive use" and "unhealthy habits".
Chip giant SK Hynix raises $26.5bn in mega US share sale (Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:38:38 GMT)
The shares are set to start trading on the Nasdaq on Friday in what will be the largest ever debut by a foreign firm.
Big fall in oil, gas and cargo ships taking US-backed Hormuz route after new strikes (Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:41:54 GMT)
Data shows a decline in the number of ships - many carrying oil and gas - going through the waterway after attacks this week.
Why electric cars cost more to insure - and what's being done about it (Wed, 08 Jul 2026 23:09:55 GMT)
The insurance cost of electric vehicles is still putting off many would-be buyers. So what can be done about it?
Interest rates may need to rise this year, says Bank of England economist (Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:37:11 GMT)
Chief economist at the Bank of England says slower growth and inflationary pressures mean rate rise needed
I run the UK's biggest bank, here are five ways to manage your money (Wed, 08 Jul 2026 23:10:10 GMT)
The CEO of Lloyds Bank talks about how to save, budget, avoid scams and manage money in a relationship.
How can I get air conditioning in my home and how much does it cost? (Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:00:08 GMT)
As summers in the UK get hotter, is it time for air conditioning to become a permanent feature in most homes?
Porn site company fined £630,000 over failed age checks (Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:29:31 GMT)
Ofcom has fined a slew of sites it says are failing to prevent children accessing their adult content.
Jackdaw boss warns of winter fuel shortage risk if gas field not approved (Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:20:40 GMT)
Adura says the UK government must approve North Sea production urgently to avoid domestic supply shortages.
Life of Sizewell B extended by another 20 years (Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:27:18 GMT)
The power plant was due to reach the end of its life in 2035 but will now continue until 2055.
Virgin Media fined after hanging up on customers trying to cancel contracts (Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:24:05 GMT)
Millions of phone calls from customers were "likely mishandled" over nearly a three-year period, the regulator says.
From mouthwash to hair dye: How weight-loss jabs are changing shopping habits (Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:31:56 GMT)
The BBC looks at how spending habits have shifted as users report feeling less hungry.
Online marketplaces still selling dozens of unsafe baby products, Which? finds (Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:23:33 GMT)
Pillows, sleeping bags and feeders subject to safety notices were found on sites including Amazon and TikTok.
Hundreds of jobs at risk as John Lewis plans to cut some services (Wed, 08 Jul 2026 01:04:44 GMT)
No final decision has been made but the job cuts will happen in the autumn if the redundancy plans are approved.
Outcry as Meta lets users make AI images from public Instagram profile pics (Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:28:03 GMT)
The tech giant said people can opt out - but privacy campaigners called it a "recipe for disaster".
Trains and emergency calls affected after major outage at Australia's largest telecoms company (Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:53:37 GMT)
Servers at data centres in Sydney and Melbourne were to blame but the exact cause remains unknown.
Victims of 23andMe data breach to get $47m payout, judge rules (Tue, 07 Jul 2026 23:47:33 GMT)
23andMe compiles genetic profiles of people through DNA testing kits, but it was heavily criticised after a 2023 hack.
Australia dock workers call for 28-hour week in AI talks (Wed, 08 Jul 2026 06:06:12 GMT)
A union says workers are "in the crosshairs" of automation as AI is being tested across ports.
Jackdaw owner says gas field will 'not materially influence' climate change (Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:59:00 GMT)
The new assessment was required by the industry regulator, after it found several areas had not been adequately addressed in a previous submission.
Airbnb data identifies illegal social home sublets (Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:03:28 GMT)
Nearly 6,000 social homes are thought to be illegally listed on short-term rental platforms.
The places where it's cheaper to holiday this summer (Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:43:36 GMT)
Family deals to many non-European destinations are cheaper this summer than last, as travel nerves have slowed bookings.
Wealthy AI workers send San Francisco house prices soaring (Wed, 08 Jul 2026 23:11:35 GMT)
The median cost of a home in the city is now $1.7m, a record high, according to the latest figures.
Robots available for rent: But what can they do? (Mon, 06 Jul 2026 23:48:55 GMT)
Robotics tech is changing fast, so for many it makes sense to rent a robot.
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.
