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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.

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.

New figures show costs rising for pensioners

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:30:06 GMT

They face 4.7% inflation - driven by steep rises in fuel and household service costs, report finds.

Tech titan ordered to pay ex-wife $644m in divorce settlement

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 08:30:58 GMT

The divorce, involving the chairman of one of South Korea's biggest companies, has gripped the nation.

Long overdue, life-changing or frivolous? Your thoughts on wedding rule changes

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 23:31:11 GMT

The government wants to relax wedding laws so couples can get married almost anywhere.

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.

Faisal Islam: The UK's Trump trade deal no longer looks world-beating

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:02:26 GMT

While the US tariffs imposed on the UK are effectively unchanged, other countries now have a better deal.

Lawmakers push for AI 'kill switch' after OpenAI models go rogue

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:58:35 GMT

A new bill would let the US government order the shutdown of AI models that pose a public threat.

We split money equally even when one of us earned a lot more

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:33:02 GMT

Hannah and Max continued to pool finances after Max was made redundant but took "drastic measures" to cut spending.

Trump vows to investigate EU over fining of US tech companies

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:23:58 GMT

The US president says fines against Google, as well as Apple, Meta and Amazon, should be "entirely reversed."

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

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?

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.

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.

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.

UK complacent about war threat, warns BAE boss

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:04:19 GMT

The threat of attack has never been higher, the boss of Europe's biggest defence contractor has warned. Dr Charles Woodburn

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.

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.

Tourist tax introduced in Edinburgh: How much is it and who pays?

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 21:46:48 GMT

The Scottish capital has become the first city in the country to introduce a charge for overnight stays.

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?

Why are UK fuel prices rising again?

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:45:41 GMT

UK petrol and diesel prices are going up again as the price of oil returns to around $100 a barrel.

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.

Why are UK fuel prices rising again?

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:45:41 GMT

UK petrol and diesel prices are going up again as the price of oil returns to around $100 a barrel.

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 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?

Students tell us how to keep graduation outfit costs down

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 23:33:23 GMT

Four newly graduated students tell us how they kept the cost of their dresses and suits down.

Watch: Another day, more Trump tariffs - but are they working?

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 10:21:31 GMT

The BBC's Samira Hussain explains how President Trump's tariffs affect US economy, who pays the price, and whether they're working.

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.

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.

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".

Scotch whisky levy lifted as Trump imposes new wave of US tariffs

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:35:23 GMT

The Scottish government welcomed the lifting of the 10% levy, which the US President agreed after the state visit of King Charles.

Business Daily

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:30:00 GMT

What tech earnings reveal about AI investment and Donald Trump's tariff talks

Preston Bus still to decide on Burnham's £2 cap

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:08:04 GMT

The operator says it needs more details before deciding whether to join Andy Burnham's new scheme.

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".

How much money do you give for a wedding gift?

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:22:37 GMT

You've been invited by the happy couple, but they've asked for cash - not presents. North Londoners tell us what they would do.

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.

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

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 23:50:38 GMT

The allegations come as Chinese AI companies are facing increased US government scrutiny.

Google and Tesla shares plunge as AI spending rattles markets

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 20:42:33 GMT

As major tech companies race to capitalize on a new wave of AI technology, investors wonder when financial benefits will appear.

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.

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.

We split money equally even when one of us earned a lot more

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:33:02 GMT

Hannah and Max continued to pool finances after Max was made redundant but took "drastic measures" to cut spending.

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.

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,

ADHD has rewired the workplace. This is what it means for bosses and workers

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 23:23:53 GMT

As ADHD diagnoses have risen, have workplaces caught up with the needs of the workforce?

US hits dozens of countries with new wave of tariffs

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:40:44 GMT

Imposed citing forced labour concerns, the levies replace a temporary global duty brought in after the US Supreme Court struck down tariffs in February.

UK mortgage rates rise to highest level for a month

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:44:53 GMT

Renewed tensions in the Middle East feed through to the costs faced by lenders, pushing up borrowing costs.

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?