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Oil price jumps to $115 after reports of 'extended' Iran blockade (Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:21:28 GMT)
The price of crude oil has swung sharply as uncertainty over the war in the Middle East continues.
Advert for £49 serum banned over 'five years younger' claim (Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:48:16 GMT)
Eucerin asked 160 people to use the serum for four weeks then say how much younger they thought they looked.
A fresh financial crisis may be coming - it won't play out like the last one (Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:17:58 GMT)
Several warning lights are flashing that have some wondering whether we are in the foothills of another financial crisis.
United Arab Emirates to quit oil cartel Opec (Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:05:11 GMT)
The UAE's decision, after nearly 60 years of membership, is seen as a potential death knell for the oil cartel.
Faisal Islam: Why the UAE's exit from Opec is a big deal (Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:55:46 GMT)
It will have little effect on the current oil blockades, but it could change everything afterwards.
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?
Musk accuses Altman of stealing a charity as courtroom battle begins (Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:12:46 GMT)
The case over OpenAI's history and public commitments could have major implications for the future of AI.
Flying cars and 5-minute charges: China's EV industry sees opportunity in Iran crisis (Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:11:48 GMT)
As the US-Iran has sent the world scrambling for fuel, China is positioned to benefit from its rapid shift into electric vehicles.
Nostalgia wasn't enough: What went wrong at Claire's (Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:41:49 GMT)
Experts says Claire's suffered from a perfect storm of issues which has spelled the end for the accessories chain.
BP profits more than double as Iran war sends oil prices higher (Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:50:10 GMT)
The energy giant said it had seen an "exceptional" performance at its oil trading business.
Why Sam Altman and his former hero Elon Musk are taking their toxic feud to court (Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:38:09 GMT)
The battle between the AI big hitters has largely played out on social media. Now it is coming to the courtroom.
My tenant owes £15,000 in rent, but I can't get them out of the property (Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:56:45 GMT)
Landlords tell BBC News why they fear new laws could make it harder to remove problematic tenants.
I had £20,000 stolen and had to fight a 13-month fraud reporting rule to get it back (Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:03:39 GMT)
Sarah has now got her money back but there are calls to reform the deadline for reporting scams to banks.
Airlines cutting fares to lure hesitant customers, says Wizz Air (Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:25:31 GMT)
Boss József Váradi says European firms want to boost flyers put off by fares inflated by jet fuel costs.
'Emergency handbrake' needed on sickness benefits, Blair think tank says (Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:11:28 GMT)
The Tony Blair Institute says people with conditions like anxiety should get employment support instead of cash benefits.
Claire's closes all 154 stores in UK and Ireland with loss of 1,300 jobs (Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:36:50 GMT)
All of the chain's standalone stores have stopped trading in the UK and Ireland.
Prada launches Indian-made sandals after cultural appropriation backlash (Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:17:03 GMT)
Prada had faced backlash last year after it showcased similar designs at a fashion show without acknowledging their Indian roots.
Greggs removes cabinets in shoplifting hotspots (Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:48:46 GMT)
Greggs is removing display cabinets in London stores that have been most severely hit by shoplifters.
Superdry co-founder accused of raping woman (Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:25:51 GMT)
James Holder, 54, is accused of raping the woman after a night out in 2022, but denies the charges.
Oil prices rise as US-Iran peace talks stall (Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:30:52 GMT)
President Trump said the US had cancelled plans to send a team to Pakistan for negotiations.
Less bread and WFH Fridays – what Pret boss knows about our habits (Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:44:54 GMT)
Customers want great value but that doesn't necessarily mean the cheapest products, says Pano Christou.
'I don't want the children to see how worried we are': UK family finances hit by Iran war (Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:55:34 GMT)
British families tell BBC Panorama how the Iran war is affecting their monthly budgets.
China blocks Meta's $2bn acquisition of AI start-up Manus (Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:21:42 GMT)
It comes after months of scrutiny by Chinese regulators over deal struck with Facebook owner.
Higher prices could last for eight months after Iran war, minister says (Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:58:54 GMT)
Officials are monitoring stock levels and planning for any potential disruptions to the supply chain.
The Chinese sports brand taking on Nike and Adidas (Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:09:42 GMT)
Now one of the biggest sportswear firms, Anta's rise follows a playbook adopted by many Chinese giants.
China car giant BYD says it can thrive without US (Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:25:16 GMT)
With the price of fuel rising China's BYD says it is positioning itself to benefit from the global shift away from fossil fuels.
Stock markets are too high and set to fall, says Bank of England deputy (Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:03:21 GMT)
It is unusual for a senior figure at the Bank to be so forthright on market movements.
How climate change threatens the economic backbone of the Pacific (Sun, 26 Apr 2026 23:16:41 GMT)
Tuna populations around the Pacific Islands could move away as ocean temperatures increase.
From scientist to silk farmer: India's silk industry renewal (Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:50:01 GMT)
Silk production is an increasingly high-tech business in India.
How a pivot to hair accessories led to business success (Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:04:39 GMT)
Jenny Lennick's colourful hair clips are sold across the US and around the world.
