BBC Business News
EasyJet says US bidder trying to buy it 'on the cheap' as it rejects £4.7bn offer (Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:29:11 GMT)
The airline describes the latest bid approach from Castlelake as "highly opportunistic".
Alan Greenspan, architect of the modern American economy, dies aged 100 (Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:55:36 GMT)
As chairman of the Federal Reserve, Alan Greenspan became the world's most high-profile banker.
Fake romance to missed deliveries: How to protect yourself from three common scams (Sun, 21 Jun 2026 23:10:16 GMT)
Romance and investment fraud is at record levels but what can you do to prevent being caught out.
South East Water announces new chief executive (Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:25:06 GMT)
John Halsall has previously worked for Thames Water, South West Water and Network Rail.
Toy Story 5 scores record opening weekend for franchise (Mon, 22 Jun 2026 03:13:05 GMT)
The film's opening is a return to form for Disney and Pixar after facing notable challenges in recent years.
Is Germany looking again at coal-powered electricity? (Sun, 21 Jun 2026 23:27:11 GMT)
It had planned to abandon the fuel, but the higher cost of natural gas may make it think again.
'I couldn't sleep when I heard the last bank would close' (Sun, 21 Jun 2026 23:03:07 GMT)
When 84-year-old Maggie Dodd discovered that the last remaining bank in Lochgilphead was closing, she began to panic.
Wowcher sorry for 'unacceptable' crocodile attack email (Sun, 21 Jun 2026 19:12:32 GMT)
The firm's marketing email appeared to reference an incident involving a toddler at a zoo.
Fuel sales halted in occupied Crimea as Ukraine targets oil facilities (Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:55:05 GMT)
Fuel had already been rationed due to shortages caused by Kyiv's attacks against supply routes in Russian-occupied territories.
Plans to end gazumping with binding agreements in house sales shake-up (Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:41:14 GMT)
Sales agreements will be legally binding sooner and making sellers provide more home information up front are part of the planned changes.
O'Leary extends Ryanair contract in deal that could net him over £130m (Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:27:27 GMT)
The Ryanair boss extends his contract to 2032, in a deal featuring a bonus scheme that could earn him more than €150m (£130m).
Warning over 'fragile' public finances as borrowing rises (Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:37:31 GMT)
The UK borrowed £23.3bn in May, according to official figures, up almost a third on the same month last year.
'I'd be put off if he asked to split it': Who should pay on a first date? (Fri, 19 Jun 2026 06:52:40 GMT)
Some insist on splitting the bill, others say the asker should pay, while many still see a man paying as romantic.
Brexit cost 6% of UK economy, Bank of England company data suggests (Thu, 18 Jun 2026 23:05:05 GMT)
Analysis showed how much the UK could have grown if it had not exited the EU.
Five ways the Iran peace deal could affect you and your money (Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:31:04 GMT)
With fuel and gas prices having fallen in recent days, we look at how the end of hostilities might affect you - in five charts.
Interest rates held as Bank warns of impact of high energy prices (Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:50:33 GMT)
The Bank last cut interest rates in December but upheaval in the Middle East has stalled any further reductions.
'Do not travel' advice for Dubai dropped (Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:36:42 GMT)
Thousands of Brits were left stranded in the Middle East when the US-Iran war broke out in early 2026.
Number of job vacancies hits five year-low (Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:25:44 GMT)
Latest figures suggest companies are becoming more cautious about taking on new staff.
Apple to raise prices as AI boom pushes up chip costs (Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:03:27 GMT)
The firm's outgoing boss Tim Cook did not say when prices would rise or which products would be affected.
CrossCountry ranked Britain's worst train operator (Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:25:26 GMT)
Transport Focus asks it to reduce delays and provide better information during disruption.
Why has Texas set its sights on London? (Thu, 18 Jun 2026 05:03:39 GMT)
Texas, which once had an embassy in London, strengthens its ties with the capital by opening a new trade office.
Warsh to review how Fed works after holding US interest rates at first meeting (Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:41:12 GMT)
The Federal Reserve held rates between 3.5% and 3.75% after Kevin Warsh's first meeting in charge of the central bank.
Driving test wait time target will not be met until autumn next year (Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:37:05 GMT)
The Transport Secretary had been aiming to reduce the backlog to seven weeks by this autumn.
Inflation unexpectedly steady as food price rises slow (Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:52:43 GMT)
Higher petrol prices were offset by slower price rises for meat, dairy and vegetables, according to the ONS.
Cadbury chocolate-owner Mondelez defends staying in Russia (Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:05:23 GMT)
Mondelez boss Dirk Van de Put says it was the "right decision" to remain after the war with Ukraine.
Japan raids ice cream giants over price-fixing allegations (Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:33:39 GMT)
The investigation on alleged cartel pricing of ice cream comes as Japan faces record summer temperatures.
The artificial ice pyramids saving India's mountain villages (Thu, 18 Jun 2026 23:11:07 GMT)
Himalayan villages are creating artificial glaciers to guarantee water for their crops in the spring.
'We had to get out of the way': The backlash over delivery robots (Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:02:05 GMT)
As the delivery vehicles increasing take to US streets, bans and protest groups are springing up.
What is Helium-3 and could we get it from the moon? (Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:11:13 GMT)
Helium-3 is expensive and demand is forecast to soar, so some are planning to mine it on the moon.
Why I sold my business to my staff (Sun, 14 Jun 2026 23:26:01 GMT)
As more US company owners reach retirement age many are selling up to their employees.
