Day Headlines in Business News: 2026-08-03
-
Threat to oil tankers in Middle East worst since start of Iran war, analysts say (BBC Business 2026-08-03 15:57:27)
Fresh attacks on alternative shipping routes have left tankers facing an increasingly complex situation, analysts say. -
Derelict former BHS site a 'continuing nightmare' (BBC Business 2026-08-03 15:15:48)
The former department store closed in 2016. -
Xbox Series X price hiked by £170 due to rising memory chip costs (BBC Business 2026-08-03 11:18:10)
Xbox consoles now cost significantly more in the UK, with one model increasing in price by 43%. -
It may be easier to get your first mortgage than you think - here's why (BBC Business 2026-08-03 09:55:36)
More relaxed mortgage regulation opens the door for some first-time buyers, but it comes with risk. -
New Spider-Man film sees second-biggest ever global opening weekend (BBC Business 2026-08-03 04:10:16)
The strong box office performance gives a boost to Disney ahead of the much-anticipated Avengers: Doomsday. -
US and Japan take action to prop up yen in rare joint move (BBC Business 2026-08-03 02:43:06)
Both countries have said that they will not hesitate to conduct joint interventions in the future. -
US and Japan jointly intervene to prop up yen in rare move (BBC Business 2026-08-03 02:02:34)
Both countries have said that they will not hesitate to conduct joint interventions in the future. -
Almost £200,000 of fuel stolen from UK forecourts every day since Iran war began (BBC Business 2026-08-03 01:04:23)
Incidents of fuel being taken without payment have risen by a fifth in five months, according to industry analysis.