BBC Business News
Oil and gas prices rise on new Iran threat to Gulf shipping (Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:26:09 GMT)
Iranian official threatens to "set fire" to any ships passing through the crucial Strait of Hormuz.
What to expect from the Spring Statement (Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:12:26 GMT)
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will give an update on her plans for the UK economy when she gives a statement alongside an economic forecast on 3 March.
'I've given up on working in hospitality. The £15,000 pay isn't worth the stress' (Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:10:14 GMT)
People in their 20s and 30s tell the BBC how they feel about their finances ahead of the chancellor's Spring Statement.
Amazon says drones damaged three facilities in UAE and Bahrain (Tue, 03 Mar 2026 03:59:26 GMT)
The incidents highlight the vulnerability of key technology infrastructure during military conflicts.
Will petrol and diesel prices go up now? (Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:44:51 GMT)
If oil prices remain high for some time, the knock-on effects could affect the costs of fuel and food
Know when to fold them: the tech inspired by origami (Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:45:46 GMT)
Origami techniques can add strength to structures without adding bulk.
Bars close and hundreds lose jobs as US firm buys Brewdog in £33m deal (Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:47:45 GMT)
Beverage and cannabis company Tilray acquires the brewery, the brand and 11 bars after Brewdog went into administration.
Limited flights leave UAE but disruption continues amid Iran strikes (Mon, 02 Mar 2026 22:08:49 GMT)
The majority of flights to key Middle Eastern hubs have been cancelled for Monday as the conflict continues.
What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed? (Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:26:35 GMT)
We look at the different circumstances that affect you if you're due a refund for cancelled or delayed flights.
UK launches consultation asking for views on under-16s social media ban (Sun, 01 Mar 2026 22:35:18 GMT)
Discussions over what measures to implement to protect children's wellbeing will last for three months.
Rent tops £1,000 a month in more areas - find out where (Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:14:04 GMT)
The cost of renting privately has surged in the last five years, but tenants may now see a slowdown.
A firm hiring blind staff went bust - but its mission lives on (Sun, 01 Mar 2026 09:56:50 GMT)
The business had been running for over 150 years before it collapsed, so one former employee took matters into her own hands.
Could a huge data centre revitalise Ayrshire - or ruin it? (Sun, 01 Mar 2026 09:25:25 GMT)
Controversial proposals to turn land near HMP Kilmarnock into a technology hub are being advanced by energy company ILI Group.
Oil and gas prices jump as conflict escalates (Mon, 02 Mar 2026 21:23:55 GMT)
Experts have warned that a prolonged conflict could push global energy prices even higher.
The third man who links Andrew with Jeffrey Epstein (Sat, 28 Feb 2026 06:00:27 GMT)
For nearly a decade, David Stern acted as a key conduit between Jeffrey Epstein and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
Trump orders government to stop using Anthropic in battle over AI use (Sat, 28 Feb 2026 03:50:05 GMT)
The move announced on social media comes after a standoff between Anthropic's boss and the US Department of Defense.
What the Warner Bros deal could mean for streaming, cinemas and news (Fri, 27 Feb 2026 21:46:14 GMT)
If Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros goes ahead it could significantly reshape Hollywood.
Brewdog expected to announce sale early next week (Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:16:32 GMT)
Staff are told Brewdog's German arm is not included in the sale and will now be liquidated but bars will trade as normal this weekend.
Jack Dorsey's Block cuts thousands of jobs as it embraces AI (Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:06:40 GMT)
The Twitter co-founder says he believes the majority of firms will make similar changes "within the next year."
Government to give go-ahead for £1bn defence helicopter deal (Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:20:07 GMT)
The chancellor has stepped in to protect jobs at the helicopter manufacturer in Somerset, the BBC understands.
Waitrose to suspend mackerel sales due to overfishing concerns (Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:52:25 GMT)
The supermarket chain says it will stop sourcing fresh, chilled and frozen mackerel by 29 April.
Dyson settles forced labour suit in landmark UK case (Fri, 27 Feb 2026 09:44:40 GMT)
Migrant workers alleged they were subjected to abusive treatment in a Malaysian factory for Dyson.
Tyrrells plans to give vegetable crisps the chop (Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:57:23 GMT)
Parent company KP confirms the proposals may lead to the loss of a factory in Uttoxeter.
Paramount set for $111bn Warner Bros takeover after Netflix drops bid (Fri, 27 Feb 2026 04:32:38 GMT)
Netflix's decision to back down from the bidding war clears the path for Paramount to win the takeover battle.
'I was on Instagram all day' - woman tells landmark trial (Fri, 27 Feb 2026 09:57:43 GMT)
The young woman, who accuses Meta and Google of making addictive social media platforms, has been speaking in court.
Burger King rolls out AI headsets that track employee 'friendliness' (Thu, 26 Feb 2026 22:09:46 GMT)
The fast-food chain is testing OpenAI-powered headsets that monitor staff interactions with customers.
Anthropic boss rejects Pentagon demand to drop AI safeguards (Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:57:28 GMT)
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth previously threatened to remove the firm from the department's supply chain.
Deepfake attack: 'Many people could have been cheated' (Mon, 02 Mar 2026 06:47:00 GMT)
The boss of the Bombay Stock Exchange was recently targeted in what is a growing global problem.
Why you can't get a signal at festivals and sports matches (Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:03:10 GMT)
Connecting up music and sports events to the internet is a massive undertaking.
The family-owned soda firm that still uses returnable glass bottles (Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:06:33 GMT)
Soft drinks company Twig's Beverage has a loyal following for its old-fashioned approach.
