BBC Business News
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.
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.
'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.
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.
E-bike injury payouts top £110m and push up insurance premiums (Tue, 07 Jul 2026 05:40:34 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.
Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs and shrinks Xbox in 'significant restructure' (Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:18:53 GMT)
The sweeping layoffs equate to 2.1% of Microsoft's workforce, with 1,600 immediate job losses at Xbox.
ITV hits such as I'm a Celebrity to stay free to watch after Sky takeover (Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:40:04 GMT)
Sky boss Dana Strong's comments came as the channel announces it is buying ITV's media and entertainment divisions in a £1.6bn deal.
Three things you can do to stop EU border checks at the airport costing you (Sun, 05 Jul 2026 23:18:27 GMT)
Queues are expected at airports this summer owing to EU's new digital border control system.
Wegovy weight loss pill now available in UK - here's what you need to know (Mon, 06 Jul 2026 11:09:54 GMT)
The once-a-day pill, from the makers of the Wegovy weight-loss jab, can now be bought privately in UK pharmacies.
Backlash after China bubble tea firm ordered to pay Louis Vuitton $1.5m (Mon, 06 Jul 2026 02:19:25 GMT)
A court in China ruled that Molly Tea had infringed on the luxury brand's four-petal flower design.
EasyJet agrees 'in principle' to £5.2bn takeover deal (Mon, 06 Jul 2026 09:41:59 GMT)
The low-cost airline had previously rejected four takeover offers from US investment firm Castlelake.
What Sky buying ITV could mean for your favourite shows (Mon, 06 Jul 2026 06:20:38 GMT)
Sky is set to buy ITV's TV and streaming channels for up to £1.6bn, the companies announced on Monday.
No-gift policy for Taylor Swift, but how much should you give at a wedding? (Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:46:34 GMT)
Wedding lists are being replaced by cash requests, but guests are divided over how much to give.
'Start work at 11' - but will other bosses be as flexible over England's 1am match? (Sun, 05 Jul 2026 13:55:34 GMT)
Employers are being urged to use their "common sense" to allow staff to work flexibly where they can.
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.
The legal fight to get equal pay for Germany's disabled workers (Wed, 24 Jun 2026 23:10:28 GMT)
A test case is seeking the minimum wage for 300,000 disabled people who currently get paid less.
Do you know your 'sweat score'? The rise of hydration tech (Mon, 22 Jun 2026 23:01:11 GMT)
Hydration tracking gadgets are flooding the market but is it too much information?
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.
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.
India's 'blue gold' starts a new drinks industry (Thu, 11 Jun 2026 23:01:48 GMT)
Agave plants grow wild in India and new distillers are using them to create a spirits industry.
New candy stores are popping up across NYC. Why? (Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:01:54 GMT)
While US consumer confidence is at an historic low the Big Apple's sweet shops are expanding.
Could humanoid robots be heading for the battlefield? (Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:06:30 GMT)
Armed forces are experimenting with humanoid robots, but battlefield deployment is some way off.
Volunteers racing to save surplus Silverstone food (Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:55:32 GMT)
A Towcester community larder is collecting produce from the circuit following the Grand Prix.
