BBC Business News
British Steel taken into public ownership to protect 'vital' UK supply (Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:31:15 GMT)
The Scunthorpe steelworks has been officially nationalised under new government powers passed this week.
Investigation into parking tickets for drivers queuing at petrol stations (Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:42:27 GMT)
It's part of a wider crackdown from the consumer regulator into potentially unfair practices by private parking operators.
Who is the frontrunner to be the UK's next chancellor? (Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:03:05 GMT)
Andy Burnham will be moving into Downing Street next week, and a question remains over who will be his neighbour in Number 11.
Celebrity influencers paid up to £1m to advertise deodorant on Instagram (Thu, 16 Jul 2026 06:40:58 GMT)
The chief executive of Wild reveals what happens behind the scenes of social media posts.
UK economy returns to growth in May (Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:43:28 GMT)
The modest growth reverses a slight contraction that had been seen the previous month.
TikTok faces Ofcom investigation over child age checks (Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:08:33 GMT)
It follows a review by the regulator in May that criticised the platform for not being "safe enough" for children.
Chip giant TSMC pledges another $100bn to expand US production (Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:23:00 GMT)
The company says it will create "high-tech, high-paying jobs", and raises its total commitment to the US to $265bn.
Buffett calls Bill Gates relationship with Epstein 'distasteful' (Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:25:35 GMT)
The billionaire investor's firm has stopped giving donations to the Microsoft co-founder's charity.
Aer Lingus proposes cutting 500 jobs under savings plan (Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:21:25 GMT)
The company proposes cutting 290 roles in its head office, along with 140 cabin roles and 70 pilots.
SpaceX share price drops below stock market debut (Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:11:57 GMT)
Share trading in Elon Musk’s rocket company has been volatile since it went public a month ago.
Salary information to be shown on job ads under new laws (Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:46:26 GMT)
The government argues the move would help jobseekers and could reduce pay discrimination claims.
Burnham faces crucial choice for chancellor as battle for No 11 continues (Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:13:06 GMT)
Whoever Burnham appoints to the key role will send a signal of his intent, writes Iain Watson.
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.
Brewdog co-founder James Watt launches bid to buy back beer firm (Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:14:39 GMT)
Watt says he has made an offer to buy back the craft beer business months after it was sold to a US company.
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.
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.
British Steel nationalisation takes step closer (Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:12:10 GMT)
The new legislation would see Scunthorpe-based British Steel brought into public ownership.
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".
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.
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.
