BBC Business News
One in six young people will not be in work or training in five years without action, report warns (Wed, 27 May 2026 21:30:51 GMT)
A major review examining the causes of rising youth unemployment says getting on the career ladder is now "out of reach" for many.
An unhealthy focus on sex - Married at First Sight UK insiders on show's 'toxic' culture (Wed, 27 May 2026 23:08:25 GMT)
Fresh revelations come after two women told the BBC they had been raped on the Channel 4 reality show.
The world's carmakers are struggling to compete with China (Wed, 27 May 2026 22:00:38 GMT)
The BBC visited China’s EV factories and found they are dominating the ecosystems shaping the global auto industry.
Energy bills to rise for millions as impact of Iran war hits (Wed, 27 May 2026 07:39:33 GMT)
A household using a typical amount of energy will pay £221 a year more, under the regulator's new price cap.
How you can save money on your energy bill (Wed, 27 May 2026 16:13:04 GMT)
Experts say action now can save money when the pinch comes this winter.
Is 'out of control' US tipping culture spreading overseas? (Wed, 27 May 2026 23:14:43 GMT)
With US waiting staff getting cross at receiving less than 20%, tips are also on the rise elsewhere.
Ferrari shares slump after it unveils first fully electric car (Wed, 27 May 2026 04:02:43 GMT)
The new Luce model has divided opinion on social media, and comes despite intense pressure from Chinese EV makers.
'Bullying' and 'overbearing' behaviour behind abrupt BP chairman removal (Wed, 27 May 2026 05:56:44 GMT)
BP declined to comment on whether bullying behaviour was part of the reason for his immediate dismissal.
Booming AI chip demand helps create two new $1tn club members (Wed, 27 May 2026 02:15:10 GMT)
SK Hynix and Micron are the latest tech firms to join the growing list of stocks with mega valuations.
Instagram betting ads featuring Kane and Haaland banned (Tue, 26 May 2026 23:33:40 GMT)
The advertising watchdog said the adverts featuring top footballers had a strong appeal to under-18s.
Champion ethical hacker warns AI tools like Mythos will make competing harder (Wed, 27 May 2026 00:43:55 GMT)
Chompie, one of the world's tops ethical hackers, says AI like Claude Mythos will make it harder for people like her to compete.
Farmers' warning as milk prices fall below cost (Wed, 27 May 2026 05:23:16 GMT)
Farmers worry more family farms will be sold unless dairy prices rise quickly.
Post Office investigation could be delayed by five years, police warn (Tue, 26 May 2026 19:38:56 GMT)
The commander leading the national police inquiry says the size of the investigation team would need to double in order to meet its current timeline
Better WiFi for hundreds of trains under government plans (Tue, 26 May 2026 22:03:33 GMT)
Campaigners welcome the move but say passengers are mostly worried about train fares and delays.
Next boss warns of 'dramatic' fall in entry-level jobs (Tue, 26 May 2026 06:57:09 GMT)
Lord Wolfson tells the BBC Next now typically receives double the number of applicants for one role than it did two years ago.
Starmer vows to act on social media after meeting bereaved parents (Tue, 26 May 2026 16:29:53 GMT)
Some parents believe whether the government will take strong enough action remains to be seen.
Oil prices slide on hopes of US-Iran peace deal (Mon, 25 May 2026 13:05:56 GMT)
Trump said on Saturday that an agreement would include the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, without giving further details.
'I live in survival mode': The rise of the multi-job workforce (Tue, 26 May 2026 08:57:35 GMT)
More people are taking second jobs as rising costs and insecure work reshape how we earn a living.
How Saudi Arabia's spending spree reached the end of the line (Mon, 25 May 2026 01:08:39 GMT)
MBS's Vison 2030 project seemed the stuff of science fiction. Now reality has bitten
Indian billionaires buy foreign companies as growth slows at home (Sun, 24 May 2026 23:01:09 GMT)
India Inc spent $18bn on global buyouts in 2025 and the deal value could cross $15bn in the first half of 2026.
SpaceX launches massive Starship V3 rocket on test flight (Sat, 23 May 2026 03:53:20 GMT)
The largest and most powerful rocket in history blasted off after its first attempted launch was postponed.
Stop blaming young people for being unemployed, says Amazon's UK boss (Fri, 22 May 2026 10:56:32 GMT)
John Boumphrey says the education system "isn't necessarily producing young people who are ready for work".
Bank boss sorry after describing workers as 'lower value human capital' (Fri, 22 May 2026 18:55:10 GMT)
The Standard Chartered boss said he values all colleagues and is committed to helping them cope with change.
The rise of the fruit that tastes like custard (Wed, 27 May 2026 10:58:45 GMT)
Custard apple plants are prized for their hardiness but exporting their delicate fruit is difficult.
Morocco wants tourists to visit Western Sahara. Some say it's tightening its control (Sun, 24 May 2026 23:13:50 GMT)
The Moroccan government wants more Western holidaymakers to visit the territory it claims to own.
'Six eggs used to be £1' - why everyday essentials cost so much more now (Sun, 24 May 2026 01:02:55 GMT)
Six supermarket brand eggs cost £1 in 2022. How much are they now, why have they gone up, and is anyone profiteering?
Love factually: Dating start-ups promise to cut the cheats (Thu, 21 May 2026 23:14:18 GMT)
Frustration with fake dating profiles has spurred new dating services with different approaches.
The fight against foreign developers buying Caribbean beaches (Wed, 20 May 2026 23:19:14 GMT)
Campaigners in Barbuda, Grenada and Jamaica say they can no longer access their coastlines.
Robo-top: The machines that could make your next t-shirt (Mon, 18 May 2026 23:04:14 GMT)
Most clothes are made in Asia, but new machines could bring some of that work back to the West.
Why does Amazon have no Western rivals? (Mon, 18 May 2026 07:25:14 GMT)
The internet giant dwarfs other online retailers on both sides of the Atlantic.
