BBC Business News
Cash-strapped Thames Water poses big test for Burnham (Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:09:08 GMT)
Despite returning to profit after hiking bills 40%, the deeply troubled company is far from out of the woods.
EasyJet passengers stuck on tarmac for hours when plane couldn't refuel (Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:31:23 GMT)
One passenger said she only got home at 06:00 after being stuck on the runway in the middle of the night.
Heating oil customers to get compensation after price hikes (Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:00:41 GMT)
The cost of heating oil spiked following the US-Israel war with Iran which forced up crude prices.
How will Buy Now Pay Later changes affect you? (Wed, 15 Jul 2026 08:43:15 GMT)
Consumers should be better protected as Buy Now Pay Later lenders now require authorisation to operate.
Midnight social media curfew proposed for UK teens aged 16 and 17 (Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:24:29 GMT)
The government says it will improve teenagers' lives but campaigners call it a "missed opportunity".
Don't panic - five ways to stop your kids' endless scrolling (Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:13:40 GMT)
Parenting experts share their tips on how to keep children's screen time under control.
I changed jobs 10 times in 10 years to get the career I wanted (Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:04:15 GMT)
The lily-padding trend sees young people repeatedly move jobs to try to advance in the workplace.
China economic growth falls sharply, missing target (Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:21:48 GMT)
Weak demand domestically and the impact of the Iran war on oil prices overshadowed the country's strong exports.
From Wimbledon towels to Scotch: What India-UK trade deal could mean for shoppers (Tue, 14 Jul 2026 22:17:43 GMT)
The free trade agreement between the world's fifth and sixth largest economies has come into effect - can it deliver?
Xbox workers stunned after jobs 'bloodbath' (Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:09:04 GMT)
The video game giant owned by Microsoft plans to let 3,200 workers go. Will it be a big reset or a system crash?
Billionaire Warren Buffett stops donations to Bill Gates charity (Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:05:11 GMT)
The investor's decision comes weeks after Gates' appearance before US Congress over his links to Jeffrey Epstein.
Gas prices drive down US inflation - but will it last? (Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:34:55 GMT)
While the US inflation rate fell in June, concerns remain over price rises increasing again due to the renewed conflict in the Middle East.
Trump threatens to bomb bridges and power plants unless Iran resumes talks (Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:06:52 GMT)
Trump's comments aired as the two countries exchanged fire for the fourth day in a row and the US resumed blockading Iranian ports.
The mysterious crypto firm backed by Farage's biggest donor (Mon, 13 Jul 2026 23:00:59 GMT)
Tether is a giant in crytocurrency, an industry that Nigel Farage believes the UK should be embracing.
Port of Dover works to avoid summer travel chaos (Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:42:13 GMT)
It is hoped the long queues and delays seen over the May bank holiday will not be repeated.
South East Water must pay £30.5m for supply failures (Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:13:59 GMT)
Regulator Ofwat confirms this penalty follows three investigations into the water company.
UK wasted £10bn on PPE that left NHS staff poorly protected, Covid inquiry finds (Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:12:53 GMT)
Healthcare staff were unable to properly protect themselves, or those in their care, from dangerous infections, says the latest inquiry report.
How much should you give to the year-end teacher collection? (Tue, 14 Jul 2026 11:37:58 GMT)
Collecting money for a joint present might overcome the competitive gift-giving, but it can still cause friction.
Diamond giant De Beers halts work at flagship South African mine as demand plummets (Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:22:09 GMT)
Production will stop for two years at the mine which employs more than 4,000 people.
California leads lawsuit to block Paramount Warner Bros mega merger (Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:17:11 GMT)
The state, where both studios have headquarters, has joined 11 others to halt the deal.
How US commerce secretary's Epstein links were uncovered by British whistleblower (Tue, 14 Jul 2026 05:00:03 GMT)
Simon Andriesz made the discovery about Howard Lutnick in publicly released Epstein files.
US burrito giant Chipotle opening first outlet in Mexico (Tue, 14 Jul 2026 02:42:51 GMT)
Other US fast-food brands have struggled to succeed in the countries their dishes originated in.
Volkswagen planning to cut up to 100,000 jobs globally (Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:19:15 GMT)
The group, which includes Porsche and Audi, has faced a steep fall in profits and tough competition from China.
UAE condemns Iran's 'brazen' attack on tankers as US launches fresh strikes (Tue, 14 Jul 2026 04:50:48 GMT)
The third consecutive night of US strikes on Iran came as Trump announced a 20% charge as part of a new blockade on the Strait of Hormuz.
How to change bank, energy or broadband provider and save money (Sun, 12 Jul 2026 23:28:01 GMT)
Changing your broadband or energy supplier, or even your bank, for a better deal is simpler than it used to be.
The SpaceX IPO made history. One month on has it lost momentum? (Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:45:25 GMT)
A month on from the firm's stock market debut, the reality of how SpaceX currently makes money has seemed to come into clearer focus.
UK-Switzerland deal to scrap roaming charges and allow Britons to use e-gates (Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:05:13 GMT)
The UK signs a new services deal with Switzerland it says will increase exports by £5.2bn annually "in the long run".
Is tracking your food purchases good for your health? (Mon, 13 Jul 2026 23:04:58 GMT)
Food tracking apps are popular, but are they a good way to make us eat a healthier diet?
New era for Gibraltar with removal of 118-year-old border controls with Spain (Sun, 12 Jul 2026 23:29:06 GMT)
It is hoped that free movement between the UK territory and Spain will provide an economic boost.
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.
