Oil prices hit $100 for the first time since May

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:31:00 GMT
The price of Brent crude rose more than 6% on Thursday as the war in the Middle East continues to escalate.

Pubs cheer business rates relief while other firms 'left out in the cold'

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:27:37 GMT
Pubs welcomed the support package, while other High Street firms asked why they were left out.

Gary Lineker among millionaires asking Andy Burnham to tax them more

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:20:45 GMT
A group including the former England footballer write to the new PM telling him "we can afford it".

Burnham says 20% business rates cut for English pubs 'a first step'

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:33:09 GMT
Some hospitality firms will get a discount from next April but hotels and restaurants won't get a cut.

Airport drop-off fees up by a third - here are the priciest

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:25:34 GMT
The cost of parking closest to the terminal has hit £10 at two of the UK's airports.

Big bosses reveal the secret to getting hired

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 05:22:34 GMT
Business leaders share their best career advice and the qualities they look for when recruiting new staff.

Firm hacked by rogue OpenAI models says it is 'a wake-up call'

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 06:18:37 GMT
A co-founder of start-up Hugging Face told the BBC that most firms are not aware that the "game has changed".

Google and Tesla shares plunge as AI spending rattles markets

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:25:10 GMT
As major tech companies race to capitalize on a new wave of AI technology, investors wonder when financial benefits will appear.

Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 23:51:24 GMT
Why is it taking so long for the government to regulate them, and what are the consequences of delay?

Some food prices have fallen – but inflation expected to rise from here

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:10:01 GMT
June's fall in inflation will be welcomed by the new prime minister but analysts warn the fall is temporary.

China's Moonshot AI stole from Anthropic, Trump tech adviser says

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 01:52:10 GMT
The allegations come as Chinese AI companies are facing increased US government scrutiny.

Former Lloyd's of London boss's relationship breached rules, firm says

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:08:53 GMT
The insurance market's chairman said the CEO's conduct "fell significantly below the standards expected of him".

I travel four hours on a bus per day - the bus fare cap will save me £500 a year

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:07:05 GMT
The BBC speaks to people around the country about their view on the newly-announced bus fare cap.

Will your job be replaced by AI? Here are the roles most affected

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:40:33 GMT
Artificial Intelligence companies make vast claims about their tools replacing human labour - our charts show what's happening.

Aston Martin secures £550m loan deal

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:02:05 GMT
The luxury car maker says the loans will be used to fund current and future product plans.

OpenAI says its AI went rogue and launched 'unprecedented' cyber-attack

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:40:11 GMT
It is one of the first publicly disclosed cyber-attacks carried out by AI without direct human involvement.

Most bus fares in England to be capped at £2 from January

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:26:03 GMT
The government says the policy will "help with the cost of living and give people the breathing space they need"

The borough where families are slowly disappearing

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:15:39 GMT
Islington is a snapshot of a trend playing out across inner London, Britain and much of the world.

Ex-Southern Water boss among four charged over alleged plan to manipulate water tests

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:07:15 GMT
Matthew Wright is accused alongside three others of trying to save the firm millions in penalties.

What does an Andy Burnham-led government mean for your money?

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:41:08 GMT
The new PM says he will look at how much people can earn before paying tax but there will be no change yet.

'I can't afford to turn the oven on': 7.4m households struggling to buy essentials

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 23:57:49 GMT
As Andy Burnham promises “breathing space” for households, millions are unable to buy items such as clothing, heating and food.

Tokyo urges men to wear shorts to work, but women say it's 'leg hair harassment'

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:26:19 GMT
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government wants workers to ditch the suit and tie for t-shirts, trainers - and shorts.

The 20-somethings betting big on tech stocks

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:00:41 GMT
The BBC hears from people about the risks and rewards of investing in technology shares.

This farmer wanted to quit the cocaine industry - he couldn't

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 23:18:03 GMT
Colombians who grow cocaine's raw material bemoan a lack of support to help them switch crops.

Is tracking your food purchases good for your health?

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 23:04:58 GMT
Food tracking apps are popular, but are they a good way to make us eat a healthier diet?

New era for Gibraltar with removal of 118-year-old border controls with Spain

Sun, 12 Jul 2026 23:29:06 GMT
It is hoped that free movement between the UK territory and Spain will provide an economic boost.

Wealthy AI workers send San Francisco house prices soaring

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 23:11:35 GMT
The median cost of a home in the city is now $1.7m, a record high, according to the latest figures.

Robots available for rent: But what can they do?

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 23:48:55 GMT
Robotics tech is changing fast, so for many it makes sense to rent a robot.

AI is 'not smart' so what's next in artificial intelligence?

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 23:02:09 GMT
Leading AI researcher Yan LeCun has a start-up which is developing a more flexible AI system.

Why is crucial tech vulnerable to the heat?

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:23:12 GMT
Energy grids and train services are among the vital services that are vulnerable to very hot weather.

Help for electricity bills as crude oil hits $100

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:37:38 GMT
The States of Guernsey said it would give Alderney Electricity £200,000 to offset islanders' bills.

Burnham says 20% business rates cut for English pubs 'a first step'

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:33:09 GMT
Some hospitality firms will get a discount from next April but hotels and restaurants won't get a cut.

Business rate cut not enough, says Michelin-star chef

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 16:03:47 GMT
Alex Claridge, owner of The Wilderness in Birmingham, said the proposal did not go far enough.

Why are UK fuel prices rising again?

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:10:00 GMT
UK fuel prices are going up again after the collapse of peace talks to end the US-Israel war with Iran.

Airport drop-off fees up by a third - here are the priciest

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:25:34 GMT
The cost of parking closest to the terminal has hit £10 at two of the UK's airports.

Why Gen Z are planning for life without a state pension

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 23:05:19 GMT
Many younger people do not believe the state pension will exist when they are older

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.

How the High Street became a window on our political instability

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 23:00:04 GMT
High Streets have declined in recent years. What does this tell us about the UK?

The £5 coffee that tells a story of global economic turmoil

Thu, 28 May 2026 06:44:47 GMT
Coffees at some city centre outlets now cost £5. It's a story of tariffs, the climate, Gen Z cultural tastes, and savvy coffee farmers playing the market, writes Faisal Islam

The threat to summer holidays looming from jet fuel shortages

Sun, 03 May 2026 23:03:41 GMT
What impact might shortages have on our summer holidays - and what could be done about it?

What about cuts for cafes and hotels?

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 09:45:19 GMT
The new PM has announced at 20% business rate cut for pubs, clubs and live music venues in England,

What we know about 20% cut to some business rates

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 07:29:46 GMT
Pubs, clubs and live music venues in England will get a 20% cut in business rates from April.

The Bottom Line

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:40:00 GMT
What was the best business move of the last 12 months and who made the biggest blunder?

Bus travellers respond to fare reduction

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:14:03 GMT
'It's going to help us' - public respond to bus fare cut.

Transport secretary quizzed on bus fare change

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 08:00:27 GMT
Labour MP is asked about the lowering of the bus fare cap, after Starmer increased it in 2025.