Day Headlines in Business News: 2026-05-15
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'They took £20,000 I didn't owe': Parents hit by child maintenance errors (BBC Business 2026-05-15 23:44:32)
John Hammond is one of 30 parents who told BBC Your Voice they'd experienced problems with the CMS. -
Trump and Xi conclude 'very successful' talks but few deals confirmed (BBC Business 2026-05-15 21:50:14)
There were plenty of choreographed ceremonies but no trade breakthroughs after the two-day visit. -
Watch: What was argued at the Musk-Altman trial? (BBC Business 2026-05-15 14:43:48)
It's the jury's turn to deliberate in the showdown over OpenAI that has pitted two of the biggest names in tech against each other. -
Heathrow rival could lead expansion, watchdog says (BBC Business 2026-05-15 14:08:28)
The aviation watchdog is considering new rules for Heathrow ahead of its possible expansion. -
Trump and Xi conclude 'very successful' talks but no deals confirmed (BBC Business 2026-05-15 13:00:24)
There were plenty of choreographed ceremonies but no trade breakthroughs after the two-day visit. -
X pledges quicker action on hate and terror content in the UK (BBC Business 2026-05-15 12:57:30)
Ofcom said the commitments were of particular importance after recent crimes targeting Jewish communities in the UK. -
Beckhams become billionaires as Oasis make rich list for first time (BBC Business 2026-05-15 12:14:28)
The list is based off the paper's estimates of the minimum wealth of Britain’s 350 richest people or families. -
Trump and Xi conclude 'very successful' talks but no deals announced (BBC Business 2026-05-15 11:18:32)
There were plenty of choreographed ceremonies but no trade breakthroughs after the two-day visit. -
Beckham becomes UK's first billionaire sportsman (BBC Business 2026-05-15 09:10:04)
Former England captain Sir David Beckham becomes the UK's first billionaire sportsman in the 2026 Sunday Times Rich List. -
UK borrowing costs rise and pound falls as leadership drama continues (BBC Business 2026-05-15 09:01:31)
Analysts say the moves have been fuelled by concerns a Burnham-led government would increase government borrowing. -
British Gas pays £20m over prepayment meter force-fitting scandal (BBC Business 2026-05-15 08:19:31)
The regulator say the energy supplier breached licence conditions aimed at protecting customers in vulnerable situations. -
India's Adanis agree to pay $18m to settle civil fraud case in the US (BBC Business 2026-05-15 06:41:19)
The US securities regulator had accused the Adanis of paying bribes and misleading investors, which they denied. -
'Not having a proper funeral left me with painful memories' (BBC Business 2026-05-15 05:24:21)
Ed Cullen says his mum had an unattended cremation which saved money but was "devastating" for him. -
Claim, counter-claim and tech's seedy side exposed: Five things we learned in the Musk-Altman trial (BBC Business 2026-05-15 05:03:31)
As the jury deliberates, this is what we found out during the weeks-long trial with two tech titans at its heart. -
Hotel owners expected a World Cup boom - so far it hasn't happened (BBC Business 2026-05-15 05:01:55)
An industry body survey found hotels in World Cup host cities see the tournament as a "non-event". -
US hotel owners expected a World Cup boom - so far it hasn't happened (BBC Business 2026-05-15 05:01:55)
An industry body survey found hotels in World Cup host cities see the tournament as a "non-event". -
CIA chief visits Cuba as energy crisis worsens (BBC Business 2026-05-15 02:40:50)
The reported visit to Havana came after the US renewed an offer of aid to ease the effects of its oil blockade. -
Trump brought top CEOs to Beijing but few big deals emerge (BBC Business 2026-05-15 01:37:31)
There was plenty of choreographed ceremonies but there was no sweeping trade breakthrough as Trump met Xi in Beijing.