BBC Business News

Oil prices slide on hopes of US-Iran peace deal (Mon, 25 May 2026 00:50:29 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 (Mon, 25 May 2026 00:26:38 GMT)
More people are taking second jobs as rising costs and insecure work reshape how we earn a living.

Beer boom goes flat as breweries call last orders (Mon, 25 May 2026 00:21:24 GMT)
The UK's brewery scene is shrinking as pubs close, costs rise and drinking habits change.

'Shameful' more spent on benefits than jobs for young people, says Milburn (Sun, 24 May 2026 10:21:58 GMT)
Reforms are needed of the welfare system to tackle the high numbers of young people not in work or education, says Alan Milburn.

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.

'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?

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.

AI may speed up search for drugs to treat brain conditions (Fri, 22 May 2026 21:30:06 GMT)
Researchers hope the work will help identify affordable, effective drugs to treat conditions like MND.

Trump wants new Fed chair to be 'totally independent' (Fri, 22 May 2026 18:16:58 GMT)
The US president piled major pressure on Kevin Warsh's predecessor to cut interest rates.

Morrisons planning to close 100 stores in next few months (Fri, 22 May 2026 12:28:35 GMT)
It said difficulties had been exacerbated by "significant cost increases resulting from government policy choices".

UK sees hottest day of year as bank holiday travellers face queues (Fri, 22 May 2026 21:32:17 GMT)
Temperatures hit 28.4C in parts of England on Friday, while delays have been reported at the Port of Dover and Birmingham Airport ahead of the bank holiday weekend.

Why thousands of stock trades tied to Trump are raising eyebrows (Fri, 22 May 2026 10:45:38 GMT)
The BBC's Michelle Fleury looks at trades disclosed by the president.

'The vibes are young male vibes': Why prediction markets attract a certain type (Thu, 21 May 2026 23:09:43 GMT)
Prediction markets are a fast-growing, multi-billion-dollar industry, and appeal disproportionately to young men

Borrowing in April hit highest level since Covid (Fri, 22 May 2026 14:07:45 GMT)
Borrowing was higher than expected last month and retail sales fell as fuel prices surged.

Musk's SpaceX postpones Starship launch as mega share sale looms (Fri, 22 May 2026 02:57:12 GMT)
It comes just a day after the firm revealed plans for a record-breaking stock market debut.

UK police bosses say unsafe social media platforms should be blocked for under-16s (Thu, 21 May 2026 23:07:54 GMT)
The NCA and NPCC say children should be blocked from accessing sites which do not stop them seeing nudes or being contacted by strangers.

Police to score train firms on tackling sexual harassment (Thu, 21 May 2026 23:05:38 GMT)
The government will not be financial or legal penalties for train operators who fail to meet the targets.

Meta settles social media addiction case with US school district (Thu, 21 May 2026 20:34:59 GMT)
The trial had been set as a test case for 1200 other school districts making similar claims.

Cheaper theme park tickets and children's meals as VAT to be cut for some attractions this summer (Thu, 21 May 2026 18:29:30 GMT)
Chancellor Rachel Reeves made a series of announcements aimed at relieving cost-of-living pressures.

Chris Mason: VAT cut on summer fun - the announcement that didn't leak (Thu, 21 May 2026 12:11:05 GMT)
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils measures aimed at helping families with the cost of living - but is it enough?

EasyJet boss says summer flights won't be hit by jet fuel shortages (Thu, 21 May 2026 11:03:00 GMT)
The airline has seen no problems with fuel, but says people are booking later because of uncertainty caused by the Iran war.

Government pledges £120m to support ceramics firms (Thu, 21 May 2026 19:30:10 GMT)
Rob Flello, boss of Ceramics UK, says the support recognises the importance of the industry.

Walmart warns US shoppers are cutting spending as higher petrol prices bite (Thu, 21 May 2026 18:08:17 GMT)
The retail giant said it expects customers to cut back in the coming months due to higher pump prices.

Nvidia's latest record earnings fail to impress investors (Thu, 21 May 2026 11:05:18 GMT)
The chip giant reported more stellar results but its shares fell after-hours as investors wonder if it can keep up its pace of growth amid greater competition.

UK agrees £3.7bn trade deal with six Gulf states (Thu, 21 May 2026 08:19:59 GMT)
The deal will remove an estimated £580m worth of tariffs from British exports, but rights groups are critical

SpaceX files for stock market debut that could make Elon Musk a trillionaire (Thu, 21 May 2026 06:00:32 GMT)
Musk's rocket-maker and satellite internet provider will trade under the ticker SPCX

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.

BBC Entertainment & Arts News

Olivia Dean brings the curtain down on Radio 1's Big Weekend with 'magic' set (Sun, 24 May 2026 22:24:29 GMT)
The British pop star has closed out a star-studded line-up at Big Weekend, which also included Fatboy Slim and Zara Larsson.

Girls Aloud star Nicola Roberts announces birth of baby girl (Sun, 24 May 2026 19:53:56 GMT)
The Girls Aloud singer said in an Instagram post that becoming a mother was "heaven on earth".

New James Bond game shows more vulnerable side to iconic British spy (Sun, 24 May 2026 01:07:40 GMT)
The video game presents a young Bond before he has earned his "00" spy status.

Race Across the World's Jo and Kush set powerful example for young people (Sun, 24 May 2026 13:59:59 GMT)
Former teachers in Liverpool said it 'felt like the whole city was rooting' for Jo and Kush.

How Panorama exposed rape allegations on Married at First Sight UK (Fri, 22 May 2026 23:02:43 GMT)
Two women said they were raped by their on-screen husbands during filming of the Channel 4 show, MAFS.

The 'raucous' debut novel set entirely on one epic night out (Fri, 22 May 2026 23:39:48 GMT)
Sufiyaan Salam has won an award from Stormzy, been nominated for a Bafta and made a video for Elton John.

Rap star Rob Base, known for hip-hop classic It Takes Two, dies aged 59 (Sat, 23 May 2026 01:40:39 GMT)
The artist is best known for the 1988 Billboard hit It Takes Two, produced with DJ E-Z Rock.

US site apologises to Outlander star over Shotts 'armpit' misquote (Sat, 23 May 2026 11:11:49 GMT)
The transcript shows Catriona Balfe made the comment about about a "particular place" in the town, rather than Shotts as a whole.

Rape survivor Pelicot tells Hay Festival how she found love again (Sat, 23 May 2026 17:20:26 GMT)
Global feminist figurehead tells Hay Festival how she has learned to trust again after ordeal.

'Eat, sleep, rave, repeat': Fatboy Slim lights up Radio 1's Big Weekend (Fri, 22 May 2026 21:29:44 GMT)
The veteran DJ closed out the dance-focused day as the festival landed in Sunderland's Herrington Country Park.

TV presenter Judith Chalmers dies aged 90 (Fri, 22 May 2026 13:49:35 GMT)
She was best known for hosting ITV's long-running travel show Wish You Were Here...?

Drake's surprise three-album drop makes UK chart history (Fri, 22 May 2026 17:03:37 GMT)
The Canadian rapper becomes the first artist to debut three studio albums inside the top 10.

Lupita Nyong'o rejects criticism of Helen of Troy role (Fri, 22 May 2026 12:41:51 GMT)
Critics including Elon Musk have claimed it's wrong to cast a black actress as the ancient Greek figure.

Jessie J 'sobbed for hours' after hearing she is cancer-free (Fri, 22 May 2026 09:02:50 GMT)
The singer says she "exhaled for the first time in a year" after doctors gave her the news.

'We're coming back strong!' - Girl group Mis-Teeq confirm reunion (Fri, 22 May 2026 11:40:56 GMT)
The group were known for blending R&B melodies with UK garage on hits such as Scandalous and One Night Stand.

Race Across the World series six winners crowned (Thu, 21 May 2026 20:03:44 GMT)
The latest series culminated on Thursday with a dash through snow-covered Hatgal in northern Mongolia.

Reality TV risks sinking 'into the gutter', warns ex-Channel 4 and Ofcom boss Michael Grade (Fri, 22 May 2026 09:52:13 GMT)
Michael Grade's warning comes in the wake of allegations made by participants on Married at First Sight.

Jury discharged in Ian Watkins prison murder trial (Fri, 22 May 2026 12:16:09 GMT)
Rico Gedel and Samuel Dodsworth had been on trial at Leeds Crown Court accused of his murder.

Stephen Colbert joined by Sir Paul McCartney for The Late Show finale (Fri, 22 May 2026 06:19:04 GMT)
The host joined Sir Paul and the band to close out the show with a performance of the Beatles' Hello, Goodbye.

Sam Fender, Rosalía and Jacob Alon win Ivor Novello Awards (Thu, 21 May 2026 22:08:41 GMT)
Lola Young helped to honour Elton John at Thursday's event, which celebrates the craft of songwriting.

Are hardback books things of 'great beauty' or a dying art? (Sun, 24 May 2026 06:43:43 GMT)
Readers, publishers, shops and libraries share their thoughts on the hardback's future.

Musicals are living their High Life in Scotland, says Alan Cumming (Sun, 24 May 2026 08:17:45 GMT)
The star says a surge in new productions is driving growing interest in musical theatre across Scotland.

Electronic music meets orchestra as DJ Black Coffee stuns O2 crowds (Sat, 23 May 2026 17:05:51 GMT)
In London for one night only ahead of his Ibiza residency, this sell-out show represented far more than just a performance.

Hamnet author Maggie O'Farrell on her new novel on the Irish famine and keeping her Bafta in the basement (Fri, 22 May 2026 05:01:10 GMT)
Maggie O'Farrell's new novel, Land, is published after the success of the film adaptation of Hamnet.

How to keep cool at your summer festivals (Fri, 22 May 2026 23:40:30 GMT)
As the summer festival season kicks off, temperatures are set to soar this bank holiday weekend.

Race Across the World pals Jo and Kush on fame, friendship and family (Wed, 20 May 2026 23:37:02 GMT)
The childhood best friends from Liverpool are the youngest duo in this series of the BBC show.

Was Married at First Sight UK an 'accident waiting to happen'? (Wed, 20 May 2026 05:52:59 GMT)
Channel 4 has wider questions to answer after allegations made by three women who took part in the show.

'It's a weird experience reliving Race Across the World' (Thu, 21 May 2026 05:26:58 GMT)
Siblings Katie and Harrison from Manchester say they entered the BBC show to have an adventure.

In pictures: Celebrity style meets garden design at Chelsea 2026 (Mon, 18 May 2026 12:35:05 GMT)
Designers from around the world showcase their gardens at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.