Day Headlines in Business News: 2026-05-13
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Why big tech is betting on cute mascots (BBC Business 2026-05-13 23:08:37)
The likes of Apple, Microsoft and Google are all putting cartoon characters centre stage. -
Big tech bets on new mascots in bid to seem more cuddly (BBC Business 2026-05-13 23:08:37)
The likes of Apple, Microsoft and Google are all putting cartoon characters centre stage. -
Higher Europe air fares 'inevitable', says industry head (BBC Business 2026-05-13 23:03:15)
Flying by air will get more expensive as oil prices remain high after the US and Israel's conflict with Iran. -
Warning higher Europe air fares 'inevitable' due to Iran war (BBC Business 2026-05-13 23:03:15)
Flying by air will get more expensive as oil prices remain high, says international industry body boss. -
The Food Chain (BBC Business 2026-05-13 23:01:00)
How batch cooking can save time, money and food waste -
Business Daily (BBC Business 2026-05-13 23:01:00)
As Trump meets Xi how is the relationship between the world's two biggest economies? -
Trump's Fed chair pick Kevin Warsh confirmed by US Senate (BBC Business 2026-05-13 20:15:33)
Kevin Warsh was confirmed by the narrowest margin since the role required a Senate confirmation vote. -
WhatsApp launches 'incognito' AI chat with private disappearing messages (BBC Business 2026-05-13 14:00:58)
A cyber security expert says deleting chat history could lead to a lack of accountability if things go wrong. -
WhatsApp launches totally private 'incognito' conversations with its AI chatbot (BBC Business 2026-05-13 14:00:58)
A cyber security expert says deleting chat history could lead to a lack of accountability if things go wrong. -
Ex-rugby star on the joys of his own burger stall (BBC Business 2026-05-13 13:58:23)
Ex-England and Leicester Tigers hooker Tom Youngs says the new venture brings families to the farm. -
Shrinking Milka chocolate bar tricked consumers, says German court (BBC Business 2026-05-13 11:29:53)
A court in Bremen has found the manufacturer of the classic Alpine Milk chocolate bar guilty of "shrinkflation". -
Tui sees summer sales fall 10% due to cautious UK customers (BBC Business 2026-05-13 11:28:03)
The travel operator says customers are delaying booking holidays over Iran war concerns. -
Why are UK prices rising more quickly? (BBC Business 2026-05-13 10:45:51)
The war in Iran has pushed UK Inflation further above the Bank of England's 2% target. -
What do Japanese crisps have to do with the Iran war? (BBC Business 2026-05-13 06:18:12)
Calbee says it will temporarily switch to black and white packaging as ink supplies have been disrupted by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. -
Elon Musk and Jensen Huang among CEOs joining Trump on China trip (BBC Business 2026-05-13 06:15:13)
A total of 18 US executives have joined the president on his visit, where he will meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. -
Glassmaker questions future of UK manufacturing (BBC Business 2026-05-13 05:15:56)
Bristol Blue Glass says rising energy costs and taxes have forced its closure. -
London traders hit by 'king of mangoes' shortage (BBC Business 2026-05-13 05:11:25)
London’s Alphonso mango supply is down this year due to fewer imports and higher prices for shoppers. -
Smart glasses are 'an invasion of privacy' - Meta's are selling better than ever (BBC Business 2026-05-13 05:01:07)
The biggest tech firms are set to sell millions of smart glasses despite growing privacy concerns. -
Elon Musk and Tim Cook among CEOs joining Trump on China trip (BBC Business 2026-05-13 02:52:26)
A total of 17 US executives are set to join the president on his visit, where he will meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. -
Plans for Australia's first Trump Tower scrapped due to 'toxic' brand, developer says (BBC Business 2026-05-13 00:42:23)
The 91-storey luxury hotel on the Gold Coast in Queensland was meant to be Australia's tallest building.