Day Headlines in Business News: 2026-05-06
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In 'Musk v Altman', this judge will make the final call (BBC Business 2026-05-06 23:52:48)
The feud has fuelled a costly showdown between two tech titans.
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The no-nonsense judge calling the shots in Musk v Altman trial (BBC Business 2026-05-06 23:52:48)
The feud has fuelled a costly showdown between two tech titans.
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Gulf economies face long-term hit from Iran conflict (BBC Business 2026-05-06 23:06:17)
Commentators say it will take years or even decades to repair the damage.
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'We had people come just to see it': Amazon delivers its first UK parcels by drone (BBC Business 2026-05-06 23:02:06)
The unmanned aircraft can drop off 100 parcels a day within a 12km radius of Amazon's hub.
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Former OpenAI board member says Elon Musk offered her sperm donations (BBC Business 2026-05-06 20:05:02)
Shivon Zilis is the mother of four of Musk's children. That relationship began as she advised OpenAI.
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Hedge fund founder hits back at Mamdani's 'creepy' wealth tax video (BBC Business 2026-05-06 16:35:39)
Ken Griffin said Mamdani's video, filmed outside his apartment, raised safety concerns.
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People urged not to cancel flights over fuel shortage fears (BBC Business 2026-05-06 16:11:59)
Airlines have cut 13,000 flights globally in May as jet fuel prices soar due to the conflict in the Middle East.
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Up to 150 former WHSmith high street stores to close (BBC Business 2026-05-06 15:22:58)
The stores were purchased by Modella Capital last year, and then rebranded under the name TGJones.
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Why did Paddington Bear need a police escort? (BBC Business 2026-05-06 12:09:05)
Rav Wilding joins us with the latest crime headlines.From a shocking BBC investigation exposing scammers abusing dogs to con animal lovers, to how to spot a shop used by organised crime — plus why Paddington Bear needed a police escort
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Which airlines are cancelling flights to the UK - and what can you do? (BBC Business 2026-05-06 11:48:01)
Airlines are putting up prices and cancelling flights in response to higher jet fuel prices.
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Oil prices drop and stock markets rise after reports of deal to end Iran war (BBC Business 2026-05-06 11:14:45)
Reports have raised hopes of an agreement between the US and Iran after days of escalation.
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Campaigners call for ban on use of weedkiller glyphosate at harvest time (BBC Business 2026-05-06 10:37:33)
Campaigners are calling for a ban on the use of the weedkiller over health concerns.
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Airlines cut 13,000 flights in May as jet fuel prices soar (BBC Business 2026-05-06 08:09:12)
Airlines have removed nearly two million seats from flights over the month, data from Cirium shows.
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Next to hike prices by up to 8% outside Europe due to Iran war costs (BBC Business 2026-05-06 07:30:10)
No extra price rises are slated for the UK, which saw better than expected sales in the first quarter.
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'I thought he was going to hit me,' OpenAI co-founder says of Musk (BBC Business 2026-05-06 07:10:16)
OpenAI president Greg Brockman spoke during the second week of a month-long trial between Elon Musk and OpenAI's Sam Altman.
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The baby bank helping struggling parents cope (BBC Business 2026-05-06 05:12:27)
Little Village says it is helping nearly one third more families in need than in previous years.
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Cathedral to help run food share scheme in city (BBC Business 2026-05-06 05:09:14)
Hereford Cathedral says it will provide operational support to help the "incredible volunteers".
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Oil prices ease as US pauses Project Freedom to seek deal with Iran (BBC Business 2026-05-06 01:47:02)
President Donald Trump raised hopes of an agreement between the US and Iran after days of escalation.
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Apple to pay $250m to US iPhone buyers over AI features lawsuit (BBC Business 2026-05-06 00:15:14)
Claims from last year said the tech firm’s advertising of Apple Intelligence fooled iPhone buyers.
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Apple to pay up to $95 to some US iPhone buyers over AI lawsuit (BBC Business 2026-05-06 00:15:14)
Claims from last year said the tech firm’s advertising of Apple Intelligence fooled iPhone buyers.