BBC Business News
How to change bank, energy or broadband provider and save money (Sun, 12 Jul 2026 23:28:01 GMT)
Changing your broadband or energy supplier, or even your bank, for a better deal is simpler than it used to be.
The SpaceX IPO made history. One month on has it lost momentum? (Mon, 13 Jul 2026 11:45:25 GMT)
A month on from the firm's stock market debut, the reality of how SpaceX currently makes money has seemed to come into clearer focus.
10 years of Pokémon Go and the millions still trying to catch 'em all (Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:07:00 GMT)
Michael Steranka, vice president at the mobile game's owner Scopely, says it has always been about bringing people together.
How Aldi is taking on US supermarkets with its $4 almond butter (Sun, 12 Jul 2026 05:00:15 GMT)
The German supermarket's $9bn US push targets urban hubs like Manhattan. Can its discount model match Walmart?
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.
Reeves tells BBC: Burnham needs worked-through plan to govern from the start (Sat, 11 Jul 2026 12:00:16 GMT)
The Chancellor tells Laura Kuenssberg she will be handing over a stable economy to the incoming PM.
Will Trump Accounts deliver for American children? (Sat, 11 Jul 2026 07:41:18 GMT)
The White House has hailed the project as giving new generations a stake in the American dream, but the scheme has its critics.
Major car firms found not to have installed emissions-cheating devices (Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:18:08 GMT)
A High Court judge said some major car manufacturers did not install a device to cheat emissions testing.
EasyJet agrees to surprise takeover bid as rival US firm swoops in (Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:02:45 GMT)
The airline says a bid from US firm Apollo has trumped a recent takeover offer from Castlelake.
'Cool in 90 seconds' - the fake portable air conditioners sweeping the internet (Fri, 10 Jul 2026 01:33:45 GMT)
The ASA says adverts claiming small devices can rapidly cool rooms were too good to be true.
Man nearly sucked out of window mid-air on Ryanair plane, passengers say (Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:42:24 GMT)
The man's wife held onto his legs for around five minutes to stop him from being sucked out, officials say.
Vapes to have less enticing names and flavours to protect children (Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:54:49 GMT)
People are being consulted about plans to stop vape companies using enticing flavour descriptions that "attract" children into experimenting.
Pressure builds on Europe's biggest port to be greener (Thu, 09 Jul 2026 23:00:51 GMT)
A lawsuit demands that the Port of Rotterdam moves faster to cut its dependence on fossil fuel firms.
Chip giant SK Hynix raises $26.5bn as shares surge in bumper US listing (Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:42:35 GMT)
The shares surged as much as 17% in their Nasdaq trading debut on Friday following the record-breaking foreign listing.
EU threatens Meta with fines over 'addictive' Facebook and Instagram (Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:02:40 GMT)
Regulators say features such as infinite scroll contribute to "compulsive use" and "unhealthy habits".
Big fall in oil, gas and cargo ships taking US-backed Hormuz route after new strikes (Thu, 09 Jul 2026 14:41:54 GMT)
Data shows a decline in the number of ships - many carrying oil and gas - going through the waterway after attacks this week.
Why electric cars cost more to insure - and what's being done about it (Wed, 08 Jul 2026 23:09:55 GMT)
The insurance cost of electric vehicles is still putting off many would-be buyers. So what can be done about it?
Interest rates may need to rise this year, says Bank of England economist (Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:37:11 GMT)
Chief economist at the Bank of England says slower growth and inflationary pressures mean rate rise needed
I run the UK's biggest bank, here are five ways to manage your money (Wed, 08 Jul 2026 23:10:10 GMT)
The CEO of Lloyds Bank talks about how to save, budget, avoid scams and manage money in a relationship.
How can I get air conditioning in my home and how much does it cost? (Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:00:08 GMT)
As summers in the UK get hotter, is it time for air conditioning to become a permanent feature in most homes?
Porn site company fined £630,000 over failed age checks (Thu, 09 Jul 2026 11:29:31 GMT)
Ofcom has fined a slew of sites it says are failing to prevent children accessing their adult content.
Jackdaw boss warns of winter fuel shortage risk if gas field not approved (Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:20:40 GMT)
Adura says the UK government must approve North Sea production urgently to avoid domestic supply shortages.
Life of Sizewell B extended by another 20 years (Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:27:18 GMT)
The power plant was due to reach the end of its life in 2035 but will now continue until 2055.
Virgin Media fined after hanging up on customers trying to cancel contracts (Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:24:05 GMT)
Millions of phone calls from customers were "likely mishandled" over nearly a three-year period, the regulator says.
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.
Robots available for rent: But what can they do? (Mon, 06 Jul 2026 23:48:55 GMT)
Robotics tech is changing fast, so for many it makes sense to rent a robot.
AI is 'not smart' so what's next in artificial intelligence? (Thu, 02 Jul 2026 23:02:09 GMT)
Leading AI researcher Yan LeCun has a start-up which is developing a more flexible AI system.
Why is crucial tech vulnerable to the heat? (Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:23:12 GMT)
Energy grids and train services are among the vital services that are vulnerable to very hot weather.
The legal fight to get equal pay for Germany's disabled workers (Wed, 24 Jun 2026 23:10:28 GMT)
A test case is seeking the minimum wage for 300,000 disabled people who currently get paid less.
Do you know your 'sweat score'? The rise of hydration tech (Mon, 22 Jun 2026 23:01:11 GMT)
Hydration tracking gadgets are flooding the market but is it too much information?
