BBC Business News
This coat cost $248 in illegal tariffs. Will he ever get the money back? (Fri, 10 Apr 2026 06:41:40 GMT)
Importers are in line for tariff refunds. But whether everyone who paid the for the tariffs will get money back is a trickier question.
EU fingerprint and photo travel rules come into force (Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:04:32 GMT)
The EU's much-delayed Entry/Exit System will change the way UK passengers travel to 29 countries.
White House staff told not to place bets on prediction markets (Fri, 10 Apr 2026 02:32:27 GMT)
The gambling platforms have grown in popularity, with some users making wagers on conflicts.
Petrol and diesel prices rise again as concerns grow over ceasefire (Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:07:08 GMT)
Motoring groups have warned drivers not to expect a significant drop in costs soon.
TV for dogs booms but are they watching? (Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:06:25 GMT)
TV channels for dogs are multiplying but research is mixed on whether dogs are watching.
Jo Malone hopes 'sense will prevail' in lawsuit over her name (Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:45:16 GMT)
The British perfume designer and Zara are being sued by Estée Lauder over a collaboration.
OpenAI pauses UK data centre deal over energy costs and regulation (Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:36:41 GMT)
The project was part of a package of tech investment promising the UK could become an AI superpower.
Hot in the city: Energy crisis tests Singapore's air-con addiction (Thu, 09 Apr 2026 22:03:15 GMT)
The rise in energy prices has hit Asia particularly hard as many nations are heavily reliant on Gulf oil.
Ships remain cautious approaching Strait of Hormuz amid fragile ceasefire (Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:58:43 GMT)
Only a few vessels have crossed the strait since the US-Iran ceasefire deal, according to BBC Verify analysis.
UK farmers warn Iran ceasefire too late to stop higher food costs (Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:34:04 GMT)
Despite a ceasefire, the Iran war will continue to affect farmers' costs and therefore food prices.
Lidl begins building its first ever pub (Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:29:35 GMT)
The development is an unusual consequence of Northern Ireland's strict licensing laws.
Why fuel and food prices could still be affected for months (Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:07:41 GMT)
Analysts fear long-lasting economic damage from the US-Israel war with Iran has already been set in motion.
Faisal Islam: Iran war pause is welcome but the economic scars will last (Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:44:15 GMT)
Allowing all ships through the Strait of Hormuz will calm markets but the war has created new problems.
UK house prices fall as Iran war uncertainty dampens demand (Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:09:49 GMT)
Mortgage rates have been rising and hundreds of the cheapest deals have disappeared over the last month.
Airlines cut flights and hike fares as fuel prices surge (Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:28:51 GMT)
Airlines have reduced services and lifted ticket costs as the Iran war weighs on jet fuel costs.
Music giant Universal gets $64bn takeover offer (Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:54:45 GMT)
The music giant behind acts such as Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter gets an offer from Bill Ackman's Pershing Square.
India's lack of widebody aircraft a 'scandal', says incoming IndiGo chief (Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:39:07 GMT)
India’s aviation market is set to grow but is held back by limited long-haul capacity, says Willie Walsh.
Plan 2 student loan interest rates capped at 6% in England (Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:21:16 GMT)
The cap on Plan 2 and postgraduate loan interest rates comes amid a risk of rising inflation.
Will UK petrol and diesel prices start going down? (Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:54:46 GMT)
UK petrol prices have risen because of the US-Israel war with Iran but the ceasefire could see prices drop.
Price of first class stamp rises to £1.80 (Tue, 07 Apr 2026 07:01:52 GMT)
The rise come as the postal service faces criticism over missing delivery targets.
How the Iran war affects your money and bills (Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:42:15 GMT)
The conflict in the Middle East has increased pressure on the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.
Indian migrant workers hit by cooking gas shortages are leaving cities (Tue, 07 Apr 2026 21:02:07 GMT)
Migrant workers say they are struggling to access cooking gas cylinders as the Iran war squeezes supplies.
Oil price fluctuates ahead of Trump's Iran deal deadline (Tue, 07 Apr 2026 20:16:44 GMT)
The US president has threatened to take out Iran "in one night" if it does not agree to open the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump's deadline looms but Asian nations already have deals with Iran (Mon, 06 Apr 2026 23:34:11 GMT)
Nations in the region have been keen to reach agreements as their economies are heavily reliant on Middle East energy.
OpenAI encourages firms to trial four-day weeks to adapt to AI era (Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:55:47 GMT)
The ChatGPT-maker said its early policy ideas aim to prompt discussions about action needed as AI systems become more capable.
Air India CEO steps down early as losses mount (Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:10:51 GMT)
Wilson, whose term was set to end in 2027, will remain CEO and MD until a successor is appointed.
The construction boss who built a new life after three years in prison (Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:04:10 GMT)
Traci Quinn, who was jailed for a drugs offence, has transformed herself and set up a successful firm.
The US refinery now processing Venezuelan oil (Tue, 07 Apr 2026 23:00:31 GMT)
Chevron is now importing 250,000 barrels of crude per day from Venezuela.
Businesses scramble to get noticed by AI search (Mon, 06 Apr 2026 23:20:52 GMT)
Firms are changing the way they present information on their websites, so they get noticed by AI.
Spain's huge pork industry seeks salvation from swine fever threat (Sun, 05 Apr 2026 23:19:20 GMT)
Countries around the world, including the US, have already stopped imports over the outbreak.
