BBC Business News
Mike Ashley's Frasers offers £1.73bn to buy all of Hugo Boss (Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:04:46 GMT)
The retail group already owns just over a quarter of the German fashion brand but wants to buy the rest of it.
The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash (Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:10:11 GMT)
The final conclusions of the investigation have yet to be published, although more could become apparent in the coming days.
I'd have vetoed foreign sale of UK tech giant, says Business Secretary (Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:01:38 GMT)
Peter Kyle's comments come as the government sets out how it would back British technology companies.
Trump says he 'loves the inflation' as US prices rise at fastest rate in three years (Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:02:45 GMT)
Consumers are increasingly feeling the strain of the US-Israel war in Iran.
World Cup expected to be the biggest betting event in history (Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:39:31 GMT)
The expansion of the number of games being played is set to drive a surge in the amount of bets placed on this year's World Cup.
'A little goes a long way': New York's candy stores sweeten economic gloom (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.
Bill debt soars but many don't know help is available (Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:03:32 GMT)
The majority of billpayers are unaware of special tariffs for water and broadband, the spending watchdog says.
Illegal mini-marts to shut for up to 12 months under law change prompted by BBC (Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:17:02 GMT)
Under current rules, shops breaking the law can only be closed for up to six months in England and Wales.
World's largest chipmaker does not rule out price rises as costs increase (Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:00:24 GMT)
In a rare interview, a senior executive at TSMC discusses the AI boom, the geopolitics of chips and what it means for the price of electronics.
How to enjoy the World Cup - and keep your boss on side (Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:03:08 GMT)
Football fans and bosses share their strategies to balance late night kick offs with work the next day.
UK pint prices up 36% since last World Cup – here's why (Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:23:36 GMT)
UK pint prices are up 36% since the last World Cup. We look at why beer now costs so much more.
Beauty Pie LED mask ad banned over misleading anti-wrinkle claim (Tue, 09 Jun 2026 23:03:20 GMT)
The mask is not "clinically proven to reduce wrinkles in four weeks", the advertising watchdog finds.
Kalshi to make some users reveal job details to tackle insider trading (Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:32:31 GMT)
After issues with insider trading, the prediction betting platform is adding new rules.
Version of AI tool 'too powerful for public' released to public (Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:35:59 GMT)
Claude Fable 5 is a version of Anthropic's Claude Mythos, an AI program which caused a stir among technology, finance, and government leaders.
AI giants' race to raise funds heats up as ChatGPT-owner plans stock market debut (Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:02:43 GMT)
The company behind ChatGPT files its plans one week after Anthropic did the same.
Driving test booking rules tightened after thousands of no shows (Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:05:32 GMT)
Learner drivers can only swap their test to the three centres nearest to their original booking.
SpaceX's stock market blast-off could be Musk's biggest gamble yet (Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:22:17 GMT)
SpaceX is preparing for a stock market debut that could transform the company, the wider market and Elon Musk's fortune.
US adds BYD to list of firms with alleged Chinese military ties (Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:20:59 GMT)
The Pentagon list warns US firms of risks linked to working with flagged Chinese companies.
How driving test booking is changing for learner drivers (Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:06:07 GMT)
From 12 May, only learner drivers can book their own tests, not instructors.
Final piece of 'iconic' Denby Pottery signed (Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:04:34 GMT)
The firm, founded in 1809, appointed administrators due to rising energy and labour costs.
Widow 'distressed' by firm's nine-month delay to husband's pension (Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:01:10 GMT)
BBC Scotland has heard testimony from people affected by delays in pensions managed by outsourcing firm Capita.
Jailed crypto founder Sam Bankman-Fried seeks Trump pardon (Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:18:21 GMT)
The former leader of crypto platform FTX, currently serving a 25-year sentence, on Monday officially applied to be pardoned.
Russia's fuel crisis intensifies as Ukraine steps up strikes on occupied territories (Mon, 08 Jun 2026 23:23:15 GMT)
Kyiv has made it difficult for Moscow to provide military and civilian supplies to the territories it occupies.
Starmer tells Apple and Google to ban nude images on children's phones (Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:30:43 GMT)
Firms will be expected to activate built-in features to stop children accessing sexually explicit images.
You may be saving for retirement without realising it. Here's how to check (Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:48:10 GMT)
One simple check could ensure you are not missing out on free money which could help in later life.
City Airport faces opposition to large jet plans (Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:17:07 GMT)
A committee of the London Assembly wants London City Airport's plans halted due to noise concerns.
M&S launches new traineeship for 1,000 young people (Mon, 08 Jun 2026 06:03:37 GMT)
The scheme aims to tackle the "growing challenge" of young people not in employment, education, or training.
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.
The ancient trick making food waste useful and tasty (Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:10:26 GMT)
Instead of throwing away byproducts of food processing, fermentation is making them valuable.
