BBC Business News
Oil prices rise as traders eye fragile US-Iran ceasefire (Thu, 09 Apr 2026 03:33:31 GMT)
The cost of crude plunged on Wednesday after a deal was announced that includes the opening of the Strait of Hormuz.
'Even if Iran war ends now, farmers' costs will have to be passed on' (Wed, 08 Apr 2026 23:03:53 GMT)
Despite a ceasefire, the Iran war will continue to affect farmers' costs and therefore food prices.
Iran Strait of Hormuz warning adds to shipping uncertainty (Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:21:31 GMT)
Only a few vessels have crossed the strait since the US-Iran ceasefire deal, according to BBC Verify analysis.
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.
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.
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.
Oil prices plunge and shares jump on US-Iran ceasefire plan (Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:15:35 GMT)
Crude prices tumbled by as much as 15% on the conditional pause but remain far higher than before the war.
Will UK petrol and diesel prices start going down? (Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:29:24 GMT)
UK petrol prices have risen because of the US-Israel war with Iran but the ceasefire could see prices drop.
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.
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 (Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:43:34 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.
India's high-growth economy gets a Middle East oil shock (Tue, 07 Apr 2026 01:21:36 GMT)
India's currency, stocks and growth projections take a beating as the country faces a triple energy shock due to Iran war.
Benefits and pensions rise as two-child cap ends (Sun, 05 Apr 2026 23:00:58 GMT)
Families on some benefits with three or more children will get an average rise of £4,100 a year.
'I jump in the sea to refresh my brain': How remote workers are boosting coastal towns (Mon, 06 Apr 2026 06:20:27 GMT)
The rise in remote working means many professionals are choosing to settle in coastal and rural towns.
How China fell for a lobster: What an AI assistant tells us about Beijing's ambition (Sun, 05 Apr 2026 22:07:40 GMT)
The AI agent sparked a frenzy of "raising lobsters" in March, with users training the tool to suit their needs.
Pepsi withdraws as UK festival sponsor after Kanye West backlash (Sun, 05 Apr 2026 19:58:17 GMT)
Sir Keir Starmer says it is "deeply concerning" the rapper is set to headline a festival after recent antisemitic comments.
State pension age starts rising to 67 - here's how much you get and when (Fri, 03 Apr 2026 23:27:52 GMT)
The age at which people can start receiving the state pension is going up in stages over the next two years.
French-owned ship passes through Strait of Hormuz (Fri, 03 Apr 2026 17:45:46 GMT)
It appears to be the first ship owned by a major European firm to go through the strait since the conflict began.
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.
