Trump says US to 'guide' stranded ships through Strait of Hormuz

Mon, 04 May 2026 08:10:45 GMT
More than 100 aircraft and 15,000 personnel will be part of the operation due to start on Monday, the US military says.

GameStop makes $55.5bn takeover offer for eBay

Mon, 04 May 2026 02:22:34 GMT
GameStop's boss Ryan Cohen says he sees potential to make eBay a much bigger rival to Amazon.

Samsung family pays off record $8bn inheritance tax bill

Mon, 04 May 2026 04:24:22 GMT
The bill is tied to the estate left by the firm's late chairman Lee Kun-hee, who died in October 2020.

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?

Airlines can cancel flights in advance over fuel shortages under new plans

Sun, 03 May 2026 09:13:54 GMT
Ministers hope move would help avoid last-minute flight cancellations for passengers this summer over Middle East fuel supplies.

Amsterdam bans public adverts for meat and fossil fuels

Sun, 03 May 2026 23:07:44 GMT
Local politicians say the move is in line with the Dutch capital's environmental targets.

Struggling High Streets fuel sense of neglect for voters ahead of local elections

Sun, 03 May 2026 01:48:14 GMT
Failing High Streets fuel a wider sense of political discontent which could prove crucial in the upcoming elections for English councils in May.

Spirit Airlines shutting down after rescue talks collapse

Sat, 02 May 2026 23:16:13 GMT
The airline had been in talks with the Trump administration about a $500m bailout.

Voters will judge Trump on the economy - how is it doing?

Sun, 03 May 2026 09:52:06 GMT
How much Donald Trump can do with the time he has left as president will depend massively on the cost of living.

In five charts: How UAE's exit could affect Opec's influence over the oil price

Sun, 03 May 2026 12:06:34 GMT
The BBC takes a look in charts at what the UAE's departure could mean for the oil cartel and more widely.

Mortgages, jobs and energy bills - how the Iran war will affect your money

Fri, 01 May 2026 21:16:44 GMT
The Bank of England's latest report reveals some interesting details on how our finances will be affected due to the Iran war.

Trump says he will hike tariffs on EU cars to 25%

Fri, 01 May 2026 19:42:56 GMT
The current level of tariffs charged on goods entering the US from the EU is 15%, under a deal negotiated last July.

The Real Greek rescued by Cote Brasserie-owner

Fri, 01 May 2026 17:03:19 GMT
All but nine of the Mediterranean chain's 28 outlets are being taken over by the family-owned Karali group.

Pentagon says US military to be an 'AI-first' fighting force

Fri, 01 May 2026 21:09:52 GMT
The US military has agreed eight new contracts with big tech firms as it expands its artificial intelligence capabilities.

Crayola toys recalled over possible asbestos contamination

Fri, 01 May 2026 14:58:38 GMT
People should stop using the products immediately and keep out of the reach of children, the government says.

No evidence of widespread fuel price-gouging, watchdog says

Fri, 01 May 2026 15:12:16 GMT
Profit margins were "broadly unchanged" between February and March, the UK's competition watchdog says.

Billions of meals at risk due to Iran war, says fertiliser boss

Fri, 01 May 2026 13:12:10 GMT
A shortage of fertiliser due to the Iran conflict could reduce crop yields and push prices higher, says the boss of Yara.

'There were letters I didn't want to open': Rise in unpaid debt court cases

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:07:00 GMT
The number of county court judgements rose by 17.5% in the first quarter of this year compared to last, data suggests.

Will AI lead to more accurate opinion polls?

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:11:37 GMT
It's cheaper and faster to collect people's opinions using AI, but will it make polls more accurate?

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.

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.

How a pivot to hair accessories led to business success

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:04:39 GMT
Jenny Lennick's colourful hair clips are sold across the US and around the world.

What the Warner Bros deal could mean for streaming, cinemas and news

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:54:27 GMT
If Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros goes ahead it could significantly reshape Hollywood.

The 'dumb machine' promising a clean energy breakthrough

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:09:41 GMT
A stellarator is difficult to build, but could it be the best way to make fusion energy work?

'I had to pay £14k after my cat was run over'

Mon, 04 May 2026 06:07:27 GMT
People with and without pet insurance are facing large bills when their animals get sick or injured.

What an empty car park tells us about the UK's debt problem

Mon, 04 May 2026 05:00:06 GMT
The BBC has been speaking to people living in one of England's poorest communities.

'I earn £36k but I can't afford to buy a house'

Fri, 01 May 2026 12:20:00 GMT
Shelter Cymru says privately rented homes are unaffordable for most people across Wales.

How the Iran war affects your money and bills

Fri, 01 May 2026 11:49:20 GMT
The conflict in the Middle East has increased pressure on the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.

How will car finance compensation payments work?

Fri, 01 May 2026 11:21:40 GMT
Millions could be entitled to compensation as a result of commission arrangements between lenders and dealers.

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?

Scammers are becoming ever more sophisticated - this is what the fightback looks like

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 23:02:48 GMT
Scams have exploded over the last few years. Can countries and companies come together to turn the tables on the scammers?

The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 06:30:45 GMT
Butter, chocolate, coffee and milk have all seen prices rocket. Tracing back through the story of one particular supermarket staple begins to explain why

Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:41:16 GMT
The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.

Sir John Curtice: Why Labour's Brexit focus has shifted from Leavers to Remainers

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:01:51 GMT
Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters?

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.

What do shoppers think about the future of their high street?

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:06:19 GMT
Freshney Place is being renovated to include a new food hall and five-screen cinema.

Why Elon Musk and Sam Altman are fighting over OpenAI

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:12:09 GMT
Musk, who co-founded the company that created ChatGPT with Altman, wants more than $130bn in damages.

High street drug dealer sells cannabis to undercover reporter

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:48:50 GMT
Across the UK, shopfronts are being exploited by criminal gangs pushing illegal drugs, experts say.

Watch: BBC goes undercover at mini-mart selling drugs

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:02:00 GMT
BBC UK editor Ed Thomas confronts a shopkeeper secretly filmed selling cannabis and cocaine to one of our researchers.