BBC Business News
Inflation unexpectedly steady as food price rises slow (Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:07:45 GMT)
Higher petrol prices were offset by slower price rises for meat, dairy and vegetables, according to the ONS.
Cadbury chocolate-owner Mondelez defends staying in Russia (Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:05:23 GMT)
Mondelez boss Dirk Van de Put says it was the "right decision" to remain after the war with Ukraine.
Japan raids ice cream giants over price-fixing allegations (Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:33:39 GMT)
The investigation on alleged cartel pricing of ice cream comes as Japan faces record summer temperatures.
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.
'It's a unique scenario' - Inside Lidl's first ever pub (Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:24:35 GMT)
The supermarket chain Lidl owns and operates The Middle Ale, a 'world first' for the brand.
Struggling Pizza Hut chain to be sold for $2.7bn (Tue, 16 Jun 2026 21:00:30 GMT)
The decision comes after a prolonged period of difficulty for the chain, which has faced increasing competition from a range of rivals.
Musk's SpaceX overtakes Amazon to become world's fifth most valuable firm (Wed, 17 Jun 2026 01:27:26 GMT)
Elon Musk's rocket firm has overtaken the retail and media empire in value after a surge in its share price.
Thames Water moves step closer to nationalisation after government objects to rescue deal (Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:25:59 GMT)
The environment secretary says the deal does not do enough for consumers or the environment.
Japan raises interest rate to highest for 31 years (Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:26:30 GMT)
The Bank of Japan has been raising rates from near-zero since 2024.
How the Iran war affects your money and bills (Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:22:56 GMT)
The conflict in the Middle East has increased pressure on the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.
Why is Thames Water in so much trouble? (Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:02:13 GMT)
Thames Water's lenders have submitted a new rescue plan to save the firm, but how did it end up in this state?
How could the US-Iran deal affect oil prices and the cost of food? (Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:20:09 GMT)
Experts warn the impact of the war will continue to affect the global economy for months to come.
What's happening to UK petrol and diesel prices now the US and Iran have a deal? (Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:28:39 GMT)
When the conflict began on 28 February, fuel costs jumped as the war disrupted the production and transportation of energy across the Middle East.
Is the convertible heading into the sunset? (Sun, 14 Jun 2026 23:25:00 GMT)
UK drivers have taken a shine to the SUV but could the fate of the convertible be reversed?
SpaceX IPO raised $10bn more than thought (Mon, 15 Jun 2026 21:15:39 GMT)
The company's listing raised $87.5bn, compared with the $75bn it was initially thought.
Anthropic to meet White House over AI tool suspension (Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:44:26 GMT)
The sudden meeting was called after Anthropic had to block users from just-released AI models.
Millions of people can get discounts on their bills - here's how (Sun, 14 Jun 2026 23:25:30 GMT)
Lower social tariffs allow many people on benefits to get cheaper deals for water, broadband and phone.
Financial losses from scams hit £1.3bn a year as criminals turn to AI (Sun, 14 Jun 2026 23:25:15 GMT)
On average, nearly eight cases of fraud in which money is stolen are reported in the UK every minute.
Oil prices fall and shares jump after US-Iran deal announced (Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:21:22 GMT)
Under the agreement, the key Strait of Hormuz waterway will be reopened, US President Donald Trump said.
Fox to buy Roku streaming firm in $22bn deal (Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:28:12 GMT)
The move is seen as a bet that combining streaming with its news and sport offering will boost Fox as TV audiences move online.
UK electric car sales target set to be weakened (Sun, 14 Jun 2026 17:56:07 GMT)
The new target hasn't yet been decided, with different numbers under consideration, the BBC understands.
Elon Musk's stratospheric rise to trillionaire status - in charts (Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:05:39 GMT)
The BBC breaks down how the tech mogul's fortune has grown.
UK and Japan agree £18bn investment deal (Sun, 14 Jun 2026 20:29:15 GMT)
Japanese firms will spend billions on UK infrastructure and offshore wind, Downing Street says.
Why the US economy keeps defying the odds (Sun, 14 Jun 2026 05:14:17 GMT)
Why has the American economy continued to outperform so many of its peers, despite facing the same global shocks?
Anthropic suspends new AI tools over US government security concerns (Sat, 13 Jun 2026 16:28:38 GMT)
Anthropic's Claude Fable 5, released publicly this week, sparked concerns about cybersecurity and hacking.
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.
Spain's visitor numbers hit new highs as tourists avoid Middle East (Sun, 07 Jun 2026 23:01:04 GMT)
The European country had 9.1 million international visitors in April, the most ever for that month.
