BBC Business News
Burnham's 'Manchesterism' got him to No 10 - but will it work for the UK? (Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:00:08 GMT)
Economics editor Faisal Islam examines whether the north-west city can be a template for the entire country.
Five headaches Andy Burnham will have to deal with as PM (Fri, 17 Jul 2026 05:59:36 GMT)
From defence spending to housing - the next UK leader has a series of challenges to deal with.
China's Moonshot AI claims Kimi K3 can rival OpenAI and Anthropic (Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:53:04 GMT)
The company has unveiled a massive new artificial intelligence model it says can take on top American firms.
China hits out at British Steel nationalisation (Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:44:22 GMT)
The UK government said taking the firm into public hands would safeguard "a vital national capability".
The financial winners and losers from the World Cup (Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:36:11 GMT)
Big bucks are being made from the 2026 tournament off the field, but who is raking in the most, and who is losing out?
I wouldn't marry him until he paid off his debt, now I'm in charge of our money (Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:14:11 GMT)
Sarah and her husband have shared one account for 25 years, but she says managing it falls to her.
Why has British Steel been nationalised? (Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:57:02 GMT)
The UK's only remaining plant making virgin steel has been taken into public ownership after years of uncertainty over its future.
Why are UK fuel prices rising again? (Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:09:45 GMT)
UK fuel prices are going up again after the collapse of peace talks to end the US-Israel war with Iran.
Who is the frontrunner to be the UK's next chancellor? (Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:42:25 GMT)
Andy Burnham will be moving into Downing Street next week, and a question remains over who will be his neighbour in Number 11.
Trump Media to sell instant access to 'market-moving' social posts (Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:25:31 GMT)
Trump Media is launching a fast, paid feed to its most influential posts for Wall Street traders.
White House teleprompter operator accused of making $100k from Trump speech bets (Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:52:35 GMT)
A White House staffer has been accused of using inside knowledge of speeches to make nearly $100,000 on Kalshi.
Investigation into parking tickets for drivers queuing at petrol stations (Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:19:20 GMT)
It's part of a wider crackdown from the consumer regulator into potentially unfair practices by private parking operators.
Celebrity influencers paid up to £1m to advertise deodorant on Instagram (Thu, 16 Jul 2026 06:40:58 GMT)
The chief executive of Wild reveals what happens behind the scenes of social media posts.
British Steel taken into public ownership to protect 'vital' UK supply (Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:31:15 GMT)
The Scunthorpe steelworks has been officially nationalised under new government powers passed this week.
UK economy returns to growth in May (Thu, 16 Jul 2026 08:43:28 GMT)
The modest growth reverses a slight contraction that had been seen the previous month.
TikTok faces Ofcom investigation over child age checks (Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:08:33 GMT)
It follows a review by the regulator in May that criticised the platform for not being "safe enough" for children.
Chip giant TSMC pledges another $100bn to expand US production (Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:23:00 GMT)
The company says it will create "high-tech, high-paying jobs", and raises its total commitment to the US to $265bn.
Buffett calls Bill Gates relationship with Epstein 'distasteful' (Wed, 15 Jul 2026 22:25:35 GMT)
The billionaire investor's firm has stopped giving donations to the Microsoft co-founder's charity.
Aer Lingus proposes cutting 500 jobs under savings plan (Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:21:25 GMT)
The company proposes cutting 290 roles in its head office, along with 140 cabin roles and 70 pilots.
SpaceX share price drops below stock market debut (Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:11:57 GMT)
Share trading in Elon Musk’s rocket company has been volatile since it went public a month ago.
Salary information to be shown on job ads under new laws (Wed, 15 Jul 2026 18:46:26 GMT)
The government argues the move would help jobseekers and could reduce pay discrimination claims.
Burnham faces crucial choice for chancellor as battle for No 11 continues (Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:13:06 GMT)
Whoever Burnham appoints to the key role will send a signal of his intent, writes Iain Watson.
Cash-strapped Thames Water poses big test for Burnham (Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:09:08 GMT)
Despite returning to profit after hiking bills 40%, the deeply troubled company is far from out of the woods.
Brewdog co-founder James Watt launches bid to buy back beer firm (Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:14:39 GMT)
Watt says he has made an offer to buy back the craft beer business months after it was sold to a US company.
Don't panic - five ways to stop your kids' endless scrolling (Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:13:40 GMT)
Parenting experts share their tips on how to keep children's screen time under control.
EasyJet passengers stuck on tarmac for hours when plane couldn't refuel (Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:31:23 GMT)
One passenger said she only got home at 06:00 after being stuck on the runway in the middle of the night.
Heating oil customers to get compensation after price hikes (Tue, 14 Jul 2026 23:00:41 GMT)
The cost of heating oil spiked following the US-Israel war with Iran which forced up crude prices.
Is tracking your food purchases good for your health? (Mon, 13 Jul 2026 23:04:58 GMT)
Food tracking apps are popular, but are they a good way to make us eat a healthier diet?
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.
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.
