BBC Business News

Tui sees summer sales fall 10% due to cautious UK customers (Wed, 13 May 2026 11:28:03 GMT)
The travel operator says customers are delaying booking holidays over Iran war concerns.

WhatsApp launches totally private 'incognito' conversations with its AI chatbot (Wed, 13 May 2026 14:00:58 GMT)
A cyber security expert says deleting chat history could lead to a lack of accountability if things go wrong.

Smart glasses are 'an invasion of privacy' - Meta's are selling better than ever (Wed, 13 May 2026 05:01:07 GMT)
The biggest tech firms are set to sell millions of smart glasses despite growing privacy concerns.

Shrinking Milka chocolate bar tricked consumers, says German court (Wed, 13 May 2026 11:29:53 GMT)
A court in Bremen has found the manufacturer of the classic Alpine Milk chocolate bar guilty of "shrinkflation".

Ex-rugby star on the joys of his own burger stall (Wed, 13 May 2026 13:58:23 GMT)
Ex-England and Leicester Tigers hooker Tom Youngs says the new venture brings families to the farm.

Not so dusty: How tech is changing woodworking (Mon, 11 May 2026 23:23:48 GMT)
Woodworking shops have been transformed by tech to make tools safer and more precise.

Elon Musk and Jensen Huang among CEOs joining Trump on China trip (Wed, 13 May 2026 07:10:29 GMT)
More than a dozen US executives have joined the president on his visit, where he will meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.

Elon Musk said control of OpenAI should go to his children, Sam Altman tells jury (Tue, 12 May 2026 18:51:56 GMT)
Sam Altman said Elon Musk tried many times for total control of OpenAI, which he's now suing.

Glassmaker questions future of UK manufacturing (Wed, 13 May 2026 05:15:56 GMT)
Bristol Blue Glass says rising energy costs and taxes have forced its closure.

London traders hit by 'king of mangoes' shortage (Wed, 13 May 2026 05:11:25 GMT)
London’s Alphonso mango supply is down this year due to fewer imports and higher prices for shoppers.

UK borrowing costs jump as uncertainty over PM's future continues (Tue, 12 May 2026 16:31:00 GMT)
The possibility of a change of leadership in the UK has unsettled some investors and sent bond yields higher.

US inflation jumps to 3.8% as energy costs surge from Iran war (Tue, 12 May 2026 18:36:58 GMT)
The key measure of US inflation rises its highest level since May 2023 as consumers feel the impact of the Iran war.

Plans for Australia's first Trump Tower scrapped due to 'toxic' brand, developer says (Wed, 13 May 2026 00:42:23 GMT)
The 91-storey luxury hotel on the Gold Coast in Queensland was meant to be Australia's tallest building.

Air India crisis deepens ahead of final Ahmedabad crash report (Tue, 12 May 2026 22:15:50 GMT)
Air India faces a leadership vacuum and mounting financial losses as it struggles to recover from the crash.

Snack giant switches to black and white packaging as Iran war hits ink supplies (Tue, 12 May 2026 07:46:47 GMT)
The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has severely disrupted global supplies of energy and petrochemicals.

eBay rejects $55.5bn offer from GameStop (Tue, 12 May 2026 14:07:18 GMT)
The online auction giant said it doubted how the video game retailer would finance its offer.

Cyber-crime increasingly coming with threats of physical violence (Sun, 10 May 2026 23:34:59 GMT)
While hackers used to sneak into computer systems, intimidation of staff is now more common.

How Sir David Attenborough built 'Green Hollywood' (Sat, 09 May 2026 06:13:11 GMT)
The city is responsible for 80% of the world's natural history TV shows.

How sunburn inspired a new way to store energy (Sat, 09 May 2026 08:28:23 GMT)
Molecules that can capture heat could be a useful technology to decarbonise heating.

Gulf economies face long-term hit from Iran conflict (Wed, 06 May 2026 23:06:17 GMT)
Commentators say it will take years or even decades to repair the damage.

Robots move in as waste firms struggle to find staff (Mon, 04 May 2026 23:43:28 GMT)
Humanoid robots are being added to the automation of waste sorting.

Will AI lead to more accurate opinion polls? (Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:11:37 GMT)
It's cheaper and faster to collect people's opinions using AI, but will it make polls more accurate?

The kelp producer who wants to get Americans eating seaweed (Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:01:07 GMT)
Marine farmer Suzie Flores also hopes the crop can revitalise the US's small fishing towns.

Why Spotify has no button to filter out AI music (Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:03:10 GMT)
Music streamer Deezer allows users to filter out AI music, so why does Spotify not offer the same?

Why are UK prices rising more quickly? (Wed, 13 May 2026 10:45:51 GMT)
The war in Iran has pushed UK Inflation further above the Bank of England's 2% target.

Ovo energy customers urged not to panic as takeover planned (Mon, 11 May 2026 15:39:32 GMT)
All existing tariffs will be honoured in full under a planned deal that could create one of Britain's largest energy suppliers.

Haggling prices and chasing debts - tradespeople hit with cost of living headache (Mon, 11 May 2026 05:56:21 GMT)
More than half of tradespeople have seen an increase of late payments compared to a year ago, a survey finds.

Council confirms £300 heating oil support (Mon, 11 May 2026 05:09:23 GMT)
"Residents should not be left behind simply because they are off the gas grid," council leader says.

This couple lost £1,000 after their flight was cancelled - here is what to check so you don't (Sun, 10 May 2026 23:32:40 GMT)
It's essential to read your policy details carefully - here's a checklist to tick off before you set off on your travels.

The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages (Sun, 03 May 2026 23:03:41 GMT)
What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?

BBC Entertainment & Arts News

Israel's Eurovision entry 'shocked' by protests during semi-final show (Wed, 13 May 2026 17:05:44 GMT)
Noam Bettan was met with a mixture of cheering, boos and chants as he performed in Vienna on Tuesday night.

Margot Robbie backs Tudor play 1536: 'Women are still having the same conversations' (Wed, 13 May 2026 09:57:29 GMT)
Acclaimed Tudor-set play 1536 is co-produced by Margot Robbie and is being turned into a BBC TV drama.

James Van Der Beek's widow posts emotional tribute: 'Words just don't capture what grief is' (Wed, 13 May 2026 10:55:23 GMT)
The Dawson's Creek actor died in February and his wife, Kimberly, says "the reality is settling in".

Eurovision boss: 'We're watching the voting very carefully' (Wed, 13 May 2026 10:58:50 GMT)
Martin Green says attempts to influence voters will be taken seriously, but stops short of sanctions.

Paul Chuckle to make National Theatre debut (Wed, 13 May 2026 14:11:51 GMT)
The children's entertainer, 78, will play Mr Boo in The Rise and Fall of Little Voice.

Nigerian film star Alexx Ekubo dies aged 40 (Wed, 13 May 2026 10:47:55 GMT)
The actor was recognised for his contributions to entertainment as well as his humanitarian efforts.

Olly Murs pushed to his limits by charity challenge (Wed, 13 May 2026 08:44:27 GMT)
The 41-year-old is running, cycling and rowing between Manchester and London.

Thief jailed after stealing unreleased Beyoncé music from car (Wed, 13 May 2026 00:01:04 GMT)
The man smashed into a car and stole luggage containing hard drives with the singer's tracks.

Alleged scammer extradited after hacking attempt on BTS star Jungkook (Wed, 13 May 2026 09:04:48 GMT)
The suspect allegedly tried to transfer millions of dollars worth of shares from the K-pop singer's account.

London named best city in the world for culture (Wed, 13 May 2026 05:13:39 GMT)
The capital is ranked above Paris and New York for its large, quality, accessible cultural scene.

Two Doors Down to return for eighth season (Wed, 13 May 2026 16:27:39 GMT)
The last full season aired in November 2023 - just months after the death of the show's co-writer Simon Carlyle, aged just 48.

Zoe Ball confirms she did not get Strictly presenting role (Tue, 12 May 2026 08:40:12 GMT)
The broadcaster says she was "so chuffed to even be in the mix" for the job on the BBC One show.

TV chef questioned on suspicion of sexual assault (Tue, 12 May 2026 15:55:03 GMT)
A man has been released on bail as enquiries continue.

Stormzy's film company to co-produce Ian Wright biopic (Tue, 12 May 2026 16:45:36 GMT)
The film will explore the early life of the ex-footballer and former Match of The Day pundit.

Bonnie Tyler 'stable' in Portuguese hospital (Tue, 12 May 2026 12:17:26 GMT)
The Welsh star had undergone emergency intestinal surgery in Portugal last week.

Israel qualifies but Boy George is out of Eurovision (Tue, 12 May 2026 22:27:30 GMT)
The Israeli act is met with boos and chants, but also a chorus of support, at Tuesday's semi-final.

What you need to know about the second Eurovision semi-final and grand final (Wed, 13 May 2026 14:04:48 GMT)
Eurovision 2026 taking place in Vienna after Austrian singer JJ won the 2025 event.

Why Eurovision's fallout over Israel may change the competition forever (Sun, 10 May 2026 23:33:57 GMT)
With Eurovision facing its biggest boycott in 70 years, questions are growing over the competition's future.

Meet the UK's Eurovision entrant: 'The BBC is taking a risk on me' (Fri, 06 Mar 2026 08:18:02 GMT)
Look Mum No Computer unveils his "completely wacky" song, and says he's surprised it was selected.

Anti-work anthems, Boy George and controversial lyrics: A guide to all 35 Eurovision songs (Fri, 08 May 2026 23:01:55 GMT)
From dancefloor bangers to heartfelt ballads, here are the highlights and low points of Eurovision.

Another year, another controversy for Eurovision - but fans are sticking by it (Sat, 09 May 2026 23:03:37 GMT)
Fans are grappling with how to react to the withdrawal of Spain, Ireland and others over Israel's participation.

Martin Lewis delivers emotional speech, and nine other Bafta TV moments (Mon, 11 May 2026 02:10:32 GMT)
There were tears, surprises and fabulous outfits - as one of the biggest nights for UK television took place.

Stars on red carpet at Bafta TV Awards - in pictures (Sun, 10 May 2026 19:48:32 GMT)
The biggest names in British TV walk the red carpet as they arrive for the prestigious Bafta Television Awards ceremony in London.

The Bafta TV Awards winners list in full (Sun, 10 May 2026 18:49:52 GMT)
Find out which shows and stars walked away with the most coveted prized in the British TV industry.

Our relationship with food is messed up - let's sort it out, says Stanley Tucci (Sun, 10 May 2026 00:59:02 GMT)
The new season of Tucci in Italy sees the actor travel the country finding out why there's a lot more to food than you might think.

Margaret Thatcher assassination story by Hilary Mantel gets stage premiere in Liverpool (Sat, 09 May 2026 00:02:08 GMT)
In The Assassination of Margaret Thatcher, the award-winning author imagined a plot to kill the PM.

Live from your living room: The rise of concert films and livestreamed gigs (Thu, 07 May 2026 23:39:48 GMT)
Can't see your favourite act in the flesh? There might be a solution - but not everyone's a fan.

Grogu is real star of new Star Wars film, says Pedro Pascal (Thu, 07 May 2026 20:36:03 GMT)
The Mandalorian and Grogu marks Star Wars' return to cinemas for the first time in more than six years.