BBC Business News
Music giant Universal gets $64bn takeover offer (Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:48:36 GMT)
The music giant behind acts such as Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter gets an offer from Bill Ackman's Pershing Square.
Oil price fluctuates ahead of Trump's Iran deal deadline (Tue, 07 Apr 2026 20:16:44 GMT)
The US president has threatened to take out Iran "in one night" if it does not agree to open the Strait of Hormuz.
Plan 2 student loan interest rates capped at 6% in England (Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:21:16 GMT)
The cap on Plan 2 and postgraduate loan interest rates comes amid a risk of rising inflation.
Airlines cut flights and hike fares as fuel prices surge (Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:49:22 GMT)
Airlines have reduced services and lifted ticket costs as the Iran war weighs on jet fuel costs.
Price of first class stamp rises to £1.80 (Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:01:52 GMT)
The rise come as the postal service faces criticism over missing delivery targets.
Businesses scramble to get noticed by AI search (Mon, 06 Apr 2026 23:20:52 GMT)
Firms are changing the way they present information on their websites, so they get noticed by AI.
How the Iran war affects your money and bills (Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:43:34 GMT)
The conflict in the Middle East has increased pressure on the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.
Trump's deadline looms but Asian nations already have deals with Iran (Mon, 06 Apr 2026 23:34:11 GMT)
Nations in the region have been keen to reach agreements as their economies are heavily reliant on Middle East energy.
OpenAI encourages firms to trial four-day weeks to adapt to AI era (Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:55:47 GMT)
The ChatGPT-maker said its early policy ideas aim to prompt discussions about action needed as AI systems become more capable.
Air India CEO steps down early as losses mount (Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:10:51 GMT)
Wilson, whose term was set to end in 2027, will remain CEO and MD until a successor is appointed.
India's high-growth economy gets a Middle East oil shock (Tue, 07 Apr 2026 01:21:36 GMT)
India's currency, stocks and growth projections take a beating as the country faces a triple energy shock due to Iran war.
Benefits and pensions rise as two-child cap ends (Sun, 05 Apr 2026 23:00:58 GMT)
Families on some benefits with three or more children will get an average rise of £4,100 a year.
'I jump in the sea to refresh my brain': How remote workers are boosting coastal towns (Mon, 06 Apr 2026 06:20:27 GMT)
The rise in remote working means many professionals are choosing to settle in coastal and rural towns.
How China fell for a lobster: What an AI assistant tells us about Beijing's ambition (Sun, 05 Apr 2026 22:07:40 GMT)
The AI agent sparked a frenzy of "raising lobsters" in March, with users training the tool to suit their needs.
Pepsi withdraws as UK festival sponsor after Kanye West backlash (Sun, 05 Apr 2026 19:58:17 GMT)
Sir Keir Starmer says it is "deeply concerning" the rapper is set to headline a festival after recent antisemitic comments.
State pension age starts rising to 67 - here's how much you get and when (Fri, 03 Apr 2026 23:27:52 GMT)
The age at which people can start receiving the state pension is going up in stages over the next two years.
French-owned ship passes through Strait of Hormuz (Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:45:46 GMT)
It appears to be the first ship owned by a major European firm to go through the strait since the conflict began.
'I ended up paying £500': Your subscription trap stories (Thu, 02 Apr 2026 23:07:56 GMT)
Many readers have experienced the ordeal of cancelling a subscription.
US jobs surge unexpectedly in March despite Iran war (Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:35:11 GMT)
Employers added 178,000 jobs, far more than had expected, the Labor Department says.
Oil prices choppy after expletive-laden Trump threat to Iran (Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:31:20 GMT)
Brent crude rose above $110 then eased as the US and Iran traded plans for a potential ceasefire.
Oil prices jump and shares drop after Trump threatens more Iran strikes (Thu, 02 Apr 2026 22:25:44 GMT)
The US president said he'll bring Iran "back to the Stone Age" but gave no detail on ending the war.
M&S boss calls for more action on crime and abuse of staff (Fri, 03 Apr 2026 21:13:17 GMT)
Thinus Keeve's comments come days after an M&S store was targeted during disorder in south London.
New laws to make it easier to cancel subscriptions and get refunds (Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:08:40 GMT)
Consumers will be able to cancel unwanted subscriptions 'at the click of a button', the government said.
A year on: Four ways Trump's tariffs have changed the global economy (Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:51:22 GMT)
US tariffs stand at the highest rate in decades. But what has the impact been?
Pharmaceuticals face 100% tariffs in US - unless firms strike a deal (Thu, 02 Apr 2026 22:06:30 GMT)
The order does not affect generic medicines, the most commonly used in the US.
How high could UK petrol and diesel prices go? (Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:03:47 GMT)
For every $10 rise in oil prices, motorists face paying roughly 7p per litre more in the UK.
Spain's huge pork industry seeks salvation from swine fever threat (Sun, 05 Apr 2026 23:19:20 GMT)
Countries around the world, including the US, have already stopped imports over the outbreak.
Are domes and spheres the future of entertainment? (Mon, 30 Mar 2026 23:29:15 GMT)
Rivals are emerging for the Las Vegas Sphere - are domes and spheres the future for entertainment?
Why Chinese tech companies are racing to set up in Hong Kong (Sun, 29 Mar 2026 23:07:12 GMT)
Mainland firms are using the territory to test products and as a springboard for global expansion.
How will car finance compensation payments work? (Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:47:58 GMT)
Millions could be entitled to compensation as a result of commission arrangements between lenders and dealers.
