BBC Business News
Oil price hits highest since 2022 after report Trump to be briefed on new Iran options (Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:50:19 GMT)
Axios reported that US Central Command has prepared a plan for a wave of "short and powerful" strikes on Iran.
Premier Inn owner to cut 3,800 jobs in savings plan (Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:34:24 GMT)
Whitbread says it will also remodel its 197 hotel restaurants as part of a five-year savings plan.
Meta in row after workers who say they saw smart glasses users having sex lose jobs (Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:59:35 GMT)
Meta and its subcontractor disagree over why over 1000 Kenya-based workers were made redundant.
'We will kill you and burn your house': Council staff under attack from High Street gangs (Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:00:04 GMT)
Dozens of Trading Standards officers describe intimidation from criminals running mini-marts and vape shops.
The kelp producer who wants to get Americans eating seaweed (Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:01:07 GMT)
Marine farmer Suzie Flores also hopes the crop can revitalise the US's small fishing towns.
Meta shares slide as plan to spend billions more on AI spooks investors (Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:48:47 GMT)
Other tech giants Alphabet, Microsoft and Amazon also reported quarterly earnings on Wednesday.
Bank of England hints at higher rates as Iran war fuels inflation (Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:15:36 GMT)
The Bank of England votes for no immediate change to borrowing costs as it monitors the knock-on effects of the Middle East conflict.
Four key takeaways from Jerome Powell's final rate decision as Fed chair (Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:01:26 GMT)
Powell's news conference after holding rates covered the US-Israel war with Iran, inflation, legal attacks, and the Fed's independence.
Saudi Arabia to stop funding LIV Golf next season (Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:21:47 GMT)
Saudi Arabia will withdraw its multi-billion dollar backing of LIV Golf at the end of the season, plunging the future of the series into doubt.
Musk accuses OpenAI lawyer of trying to 'trick' him in combative testimony (Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:18:08 GMT)
Elon Musk was cross-examined on the third day of the trial over his lawsuit against Sam Altman and OpenAI.
A son overlooked and a jailed tycoon: Inside Samsung's succession drama (Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:21:44 GMT)
The family dynasty behind Samsung is so complicated it regularly makes headline news in South Korea.
'Numbskull, moron and too stupid': Trump and Powell's biggest clashes (Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:12:08 GMT)
How the US President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell came to blows.
In five charts - How UAE's exit could affect Opec's influence over the oil price (Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:37:08 GMT)
The BBC takes a look in charts at what the UAE's departure could mean for the oil cartel and more widely.
Advert for £49 serum banned over 'five years younger' claim (Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:48:16 GMT)
Eucerin asked 160 people to use the serum for four weeks then say how much younger they thought they looked.
A fresh financial crisis may be coming - it won't play out like the last one (Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:17:58 GMT)
Several warning lights are flashing that have some wondering whether we are in the foothills of another financial crisis.
Why has the UAE left Opec - and why does this matter? (Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:24:54 GMT)
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is quitting oil cartel Opec after nearly 60 years of membership.
Oil price rises above $120 after reports of 'extended' Iran blockade (Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:49:19 GMT)
The price of crude oil has swung sharply as uncertainty over the war in the Middle East continues.
Faisal Islam: Why the UAE's exit from Opec is a big deal (Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:55:46 GMT)
It will have little effect on the current oil blockades, but it could change everything afterwards.
United Arab Emirates to quit oil cartel Opec (Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:05:11 GMT)
The UAE's decision, after nearly 60 years of membership, is seen as a potential death knell for the oil cartel.
Musk accuses Altman of stealing a charity as courtroom battle begins (Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:12:46 GMT)
The case over OpenAI's history and public commitments could have major implications for the future of AI.
Flying cars and 5-minute charges: China's EV industry sees opportunity in Iran crisis (Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:11:48 GMT)
As the US-Iran has sent the world scrambling for fuel, China is positioned to benefit from its rapid shift into electric vehicles.
Nostalgia wasn't enough: What went wrong at Claire's (Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:41:49 GMT)
Experts says Claire's suffered from a perfect storm of issues which has spelled the end for the accessories chain.
BP profits more than double as Iran war sends oil prices higher (Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:50:10 GMT)
The energy giant said it had seen an "exceptional" performance at its oil trading business.
Why Sam Altman and his former hero Elon Musk are taking their toxic feud to court (Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:38:09 GMT)
The battle between the AI big hitters has largely played out on social media. Now it is coming to the courtroom.
My tenant owes £15,000 in rent, but I can't get them out of the property (Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:56:45 GMT)
Landlords tell BBC News why they fear new laws could make it harder to remove problematic tenants.
I had £20,000 stolen and had to fight a 13-month fraud reporting rule to get it back (Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:03:39 GMT)
Sarah has now got her money back but there are calls to reform the deadline for reporting scams to banks.
Why Spotify has no button to filter out AI music (Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:03:10 GMT)
Music streamer Deezer allows users to filter out AI music, so why does Spotify not offer the same?
How climate change threatens the economic backbone of the Pacific (Sun, 26 Apr 2026 23:16:41 GMT)
Tuna populations around the Pacific Islands could move away as ocean temperatures increase.
From scientist to silk farmer: India's silk industry renewal (Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:50:01 GMT)
Silk production is an increasingly high-tech business in India.
How a pivot to hair accessories led to business success (Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:04:39 GMT)
Jenny Lennick's colourful hair clips are sold across the US and around the world.
