BBC Business News
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?
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?
Jackdaw boss warns of winter fuel shortages 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.
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.
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.
From mouthwash to hair dye: How weight-loss jabs are changing shopping habits (Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:31:56 GMT)
The BBC looks at how spending habits have shifted as users report feeling less hungry.
Online marketplaces still selling dozens of unsafe baby products, Which? finds (Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:23:33 GMT)
Pillows, sleeping bags and feeders subject to safety notices were found on sites including Amazon and TikTok.
Hundreds of jobs at risk as John Lewis plans to cut some services (Wed, 08 Jul 2026 01:04:44 GMT)
No final decision has been made but the job cuts will happen in the autumn if the redundancy plans are approved.
Outcry as Meta lets users make AI images from public Instagram profile pics (Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:28:03 GMT)
The tech giant said people can opt out - but privacy campaigners called it a "recipe for disaster".
Trains and emergency calls affected after major outage at Australia's largest telecoms company (Wed, 08 Jul 2026 07:53:37 GMT)
Servers at data centres in Sydney and Melbourne were to blame but the exact cause remains unknown.
Victims of 23andMe data breach to get $47m payout, judge rules (Tue, 07 Jul 2026 23:47:33 GMT)
23andMe compiles genetic profiles of people through DNA testing kits, but it was heavily criticised after a 2023 hack.
Australia dock workers call for 28-hour week in AI talks (Wed, 08 Jul 2026 06:06:12 GMT)
A union says workers are "in the crosshairs" of automation as AI is being tested across ports.
Jackdaw owner says gas field will 'not materially influence' climate change (Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:59:00 GMT)
The new assessment was required by the industry regulator, after it found several areas had not been adequately addressed in a previous submission.
Airbnb data identifies illegal social home sublets (Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:03:28 GMT)
Nearly 6,000 social homes are thought to be illegally listed on short-term rental platforms.
The places where it's cheaper to holiday this summer (Wed, 08 Jul 2026 09:43:36 GMT)
Family deals to many non-European destinations are cheaper this summer than last, as travel nerves have slowed bookings.
Severn Trent avoids fine for wastewater failures (Wed, 08 Jul 2026 13:10:33 GMT)
The water firm took "genuine accountability" after breaching wastewater obligations, Ofwat says.
Online gamblers betting more than £1,000 to face new checks (Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:18:25 GMT)
Punters who bet more than £1,000 online in a 24-hour window will have to undergo an assessment, the regulator says.
One million more UK homeowners set to face higher mortgages (Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:18:00 GMT)
Homeowners face paying £45 a month more on average when they move onto a new deal over the next two years.
Banks accused of pushing customers away from basic accounts (Mon, 06 Jul 2026 23:29:34 GMT)
Some of the UK's biggest banks have been failing their most vulnerable customers, according to the financial regulator.
Amazon bars breastfeeding boss from business course (Mon, 06 Jul 2026 23:31:21 GMT)
Rachael Bews says she told on the way her child would not be allowed on site. Amazon has apologised for not communicating its policy clearly.
'I wear it on my middle finger': The rise of the defiant divorce ring (Mon, 06 Jul 2026 23:30:40 GMT)
Around the world women are marking their split with new - or repurposed engagement - rings.
Samsung profits jump 1,800% as AI chip sales soar (Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:28:10 GMT)
The firm's shares fell sharply on Tuesday as some investors had expected an even stronger performance.
Phone contract comparisons 'amounted to mis-selling' student loans, MPs say (Mon, 06 Jul 2026 23:08:51 GMT)
A new report says students were not well-enough informed that their loan terms could change retrospectively.
E-bike injury payouts top £110m and push up insurance premiums (Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:57:27 GMT)
It is only seven years since the first claim over an injury from a micromobility vehicle was made.
Can China repeat its EV success with robotaxis? (Mon, 06 Jul 2026 22:01:07 GMT)
China's self-driving car firms have been given a headstart by the country's EV supply chain as they expand globally.
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.
