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Interest rates expected to be held as uncertainty over Iran war continues (Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:01:04 GMT)
Future base rate changes are hard to predict as analysts judge the economic impact of the Iran war.
Musk accuses OpenAI lawyer of trying to 'trick' him in combative testimony (Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:18:08 GMT)
Elon Musk was cross-examined on the third day of the trial over his lawsuit against Sam Altman and OpenAI.
Big US tech stocks swing as investors probe AI spend (Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:55:33 GMT)
Meta, Amazon, Alphabet, and Microsoft all reported their financial performance at the same time on Wednesday
Four key takeaways from Jerome Powell's final rate decision as Fed chair (Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:01:26 GMT)
Powell's news conference after holding rates covered the US-Israel war with Iran, inflation, legal attacks, and the Fed's independence.
Oil price rises above $120 after reports of 'extended' Iran blockade (Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:49:19 GMT)
The price of crude oil has swung sharply as uncertainty over the war in the Middle East continues.
The kelp producer who wants to get Americans eating seaweed (Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:01:07 GMT)
Marine farmer Suzie Flores also hopes the crop can revitalise the US's small fishing towns.
A son overlooked and a jailed tycoon: Inside Samsung's succession drama (Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:21:44 GMT)
The family dynasty behind Samsung is so complicated it regularly makes headline news in South Korea.
'Numbskull, moron and too stupid': Trump and Powell's biggest clashes (Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:12:08 GMT)
How the US President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell came to blows.
In five charts - How UAE's exit could affect Opec's influence over the oil price (Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:37:08 GMT)
The BBC takes a look in charts at what the UAE's departure could mean for the oil cartel and more widely.
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.
Why has the UAE left Opec - and why does this matter? (Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:24:54 GMT)
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is quitting oil cartel Opec after nearly 60 years of membership.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
