BBC Business News
Ferrari wanted to take on Chinese EVs with the Luce - then the backlash started (Sat, 30 May 2026 22:23:32 GMT)
The brand's first EV has been heavily criticised, with some saying it has abandoned Ferrari's roots.
Only three-quarters of first class mail delivered on time (Fri, 29 May 2026 15:51:39 GMT)
Royal Mail says its service is improving and that it is on track to hit the regulator Ofcom's reduced targets
Universal rejects billionaire Bill Ackman's takeover bid (Fri, 29 May 2026 19:29:12 GMT)
The music giant said Pershing Square's offer fundamentally undervalued the business.
Top UK chefs call for cutting VAT for pubs and restaurants to 10% (Fri, 29 May 2026 10:55:45 GMT)
Tom Kerridge, Yotam Ottolenghi, Ravneet Gill and Simon Rogan told BBC Newsnight VAT should be halved to ease mounting pressure on the hospitality industry.
Opportunities shrinking for too many young people, says major report on 'lost generation' (Thu, 28 May 2026 15:09:57 GMT)
A report warns the number of 16 to 24-year-olds out of work, education or training is set to rise to 1.25 million by 2031.
Humanoid robots 'the future' of car making, says BMW (Thu, 28 May 2026 23:36:45 GMT)
BMW is introducing humanoid robots to a car plant in Europe, building on similar projects in the US.
'I've applied for more than 400 roles' - how young people are facing the job shortage (Thu, 28 May 2026 15:56:03 GMT)
The BBC has been hearing from young people who are struggling to find work about how they are tackling the challenge.
US government prepares to print $250 note featuring Trump's face (Thu, 28 May 2026 18:24:15 GMT)
Federal law bars printing images of living people on US currency, but Trump allies in Congress are moving to make an exception.
When trade soured, this American liquor maker moved to Canada (Thu, 28 May 2026 23:29:46 GMT)
Sales of the fruity liqueur popular with Canadian students had plummetted north of the border as provinces retaliated against Trump tariffs.
Blue Origin rocket explodes into huge ball of flame on Florida launch pad (Fri, 29 May 2026 02:59:49 GMT)
Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos, who founded Blue Origin, said it was a "very rough day".
The £5 coffee that tells a story of global economic turmoil (Thu, 28 May 2026 06:44:47 GMT)
Coffees at some city centre outlets now cost £5. It's a story of tariffs, the climate, Gen Z cultural tastes, and savvy coffee farmers playing the market, writes Faisal Islam
Drag queen Pattie Gonia fights trademark lawsuit by Patagonia (Thu, 28 May 2026 16:25:24 GMT)
The outdoor apparel firm says the performer broke an agreement not to use its branding in merchandise.
California Attorney General sues 23andMe successor for 2023 data breach (Thu, 28 May 2026 18:28:42 GMT)
Attorney General Rob Bonta alleges the company lied about the breach's severity.
Ousted BP chairman hits back at 'lies' about his behaviour (Thu, 28 May 2026 10:17:36 GMT)
Albert Manifold said no-one should be "allowed to hide behind anonymity" when commenting on his time at BP.
EU fines Temu €200m for allowing sale of illegal products (Thu, 28 May 2026 14:54:50 GMT)
The European Commission says the Chinese-owned online retailer failed to take account of risks from baby toys and faulty chargers sold on its platform.
Oil prices fall after report of breakthrough in US-Iran talks (Thu, 28 May 2026 14:45:46 GMT)
A report of a extended ceasefire, subject to Donald Trump's approval, has led to global oil prices to fall on Thursday.
How you can save money on your energy bill (Wed, 27 May 2026 16:13:04 GMT)
Experts say action now can save money when the pinch comes this winter.
Why Fifa is being investigated over World Cup ticket prices (Thu, 28 May 2026 00:14:24 GMT)
New York and New Jersey are looking into the association after fans have reportedly been "misled" over ticket sales and seat locations.
Google worker charged with using internal data to make $1.2m on bets (Thu, 28 May 2026 02:14:19 GMT)
The longtime Google employee was charged in New York for allegedly breaking insider trading laws.
The world's carmakers are struggling to compete with China (Wed, 27 May 2026 22:00:38 GMT)
The BBC visited China’s EV factories and found they are dominating the ecosystems shaping the global auto industry.
Australia sues US giant 3M over 'forever chemicals' in firefighting foam (Thu, 28 May 2026 02:47:19 GMT)
The A$2bn case, which centres on contamination at defence sites, is the largest ever brought by the government.
Energy bills to rise for millions as impact of Iran war hits (Wed, 27 May 2026 07:39:33 GMT)
A household using a typical amount of energy will pay £221 a year more, under the regulator's new price cap.
Ferrari shares slump after it unveils first fully electric car (Wed, 27 May 2026 04:02:43 GMT)
The new Luce model has divided opinion on social media, and comes despite intense pressure from Chinese EV makers.
'Bullying' and 'overbearing' behaviour behind abrupt BP chairman removal (Wed, 27 May 2026 05:56:44 GMT)
BP declined to comment on whether bullying behaviour was part of the reason for his immediate dismissal.
Booming AI chip demand helps create two new $1tn club members (Wed, 27 May 2026 02:15:10 GMT)
SK Hynix and Micron are the latest tech firms to join the growing list of stocks with mega valuations.
Instagram betting ads featuring Kane and Haaland banned (Tue, 26 May 2026 23:33:40 GMT)
The advertising watchdog said the adverts featuring top footballers had a strong appeal to under-18s.
Champion ethical hacker warns AI tools like Mythos will make competing harder (Wed, 27 May 2026 00:43:55 GMT)
Chompie, one of the world's tops ethical hackers, says AI like Claude Mythos will make it harder for people like her to compete.
Is 'out of control' US tipping culture spreading overseas? (Wed, 27 May 2026 23:14:43 GMT)
With US waiting staff getting cross at receiving less than 20%, tips are also on the rise elsewhere.
The rise of the fruit that tastes like custard (Wed, 27 May 2026 10:58:45 GMT)
Custard apple plants are prized for their hardiness but exporting their delicate fruit is difficult.
Morocco wants tourists to visit Western Sahara. Some say it's tightening its control (Sun, 24 May 2026 23:13:50 GMT)
The Moroccan government wants more Western holidaymakers to visit the territory it claims to own.
