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Number of headlines in database: 108
Last update: 2026-04-07 20:21:03
Number of headlines in database: 108
Last update: 2026-04-07 20:21:03
BBC Business Headlines
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Airlines cut flights and hikes fares as fuel prices surge (2026-04-07 15:49:22)
Airlines have reduced services and lifted ticket costs as the Iran war weighs on jet fuel costs. -
Airlines cut flights and hike fares as fuel prices surge (2026-04-07 15:49:22)
Airlines have reduced services and lifted ticket costs as the Iran war weighs on jet fuel costs. -
Air New Zealand cuts flights and hikes fares as fuel prices surge (2026-04-07 13:39:25)
Airlines have reduced services and lifted ticket costs as the Iran war weighs on jet fuel supplies. -
How high could UK petrol and diesel prices go? (2026-04-07 13:03:47)
For every $10 rise in oil prices, motorists face paying roughly 7p per litre more in the UK. -
Neighbour plan to help food bank expand (2026-04-07 12:51:33)
The charity says the expansion at its base will give its support services a "new lease of life". -
OpenAI encourages firms to trial four-day weeks to adapt to AI era (2026-04-07 11:55:47)
The ChatGPT-maker said its early policy ideas aim to prompt discussions about action needed as AI systems become more capable. -
Plan 2 student loan interest rates capped at 6% in England (2026-04-07 11:21:16)
The cap on Plan 2 and postgraduate loan interest rates comes amid a risk of rising inflation. -
How the Iran war affects your money and bills (2026-04-07 10:43:34)
The conflict in the Middle East has increased pressure on the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food. -
Air India CEO steps down early as losses mount (2026-04-07 10:10:51)
Wilson, whose term was set to end in 2027, will remain CEO and MD until a successor is appointed. -
Music giant Universal gets $64bn takeover offer (2026-04-07 10:06:53)
The music giant behind acts such as Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter gets an offer from Bill Ackman's Pershing Square. -
Oil price fluctuates ahead of Trump's Iran deal deadline (2026-04-07 09:44:31)
The US president has threatened to take out Iran "in one night" if it does not agree to open the Strait of Hormuz. -
Price of first class stamp rises to £1.80 (2026-04-07 06:10:22)
The rise come as the postal service faces criticism over missing delivery targets. -
Oil prices rise ahead of Trump's Iran deal deadline (2026-04-07 05:10:36)
The US president has threatened to take out Iran "in one night" if it does not agree to open the Strait of Hormuz. -
Alderney fuel duty relief proposed as prices rise (2026-04-07 05:08:15)
Politician recommends fuel duty relief, with Alderney's prices more than 60% higher than UK average. -
India's high-growth economy gets a Middle East oil shock (2026-04-07 01:21:36)
India's currency, stocks and growth projections take a beating as the country faces a triple energy shock due to Iran war. -
Trump's Hormuz deadline looms but Asian nations have already struck deals with Iran (2026-04-06 23:34:11)
Nations in the region have been keen to reach agreements as their economies are heavily reliant on Middle East energy. -
Trump's deadline looms but Asian nations already have deals with Iran (2026-04-06 23:34:11)
Nations in the region have been keen to reach agreements as their economies are heavily reliant on Middle East energy. -
Businesses scramble to get noticed by AI search (2026-04-06 23:20:52)
Firms are changing the way they present information on their websites, so they get noticed by AI. -
Charity 'feels the pinch' of higher energy prices (2026-04-06 07:16:18)
The Felix Project is among the organisations feeling the effects of increased costs due to the conflict in Iran. -
'I jump in the sea to refresh my brain': How remote workers are boosting coastal towns (2026-04-06 06:20:27)
The rise in remote working means many professionals are choosing to settle in coastal and rural towns. -
'Positives' for tourism despite Iran war uncertainty (2026-04-06 06:15:20)
Bosses say a good start to the year has been put at risk, but opportunities have also emerged. -
Oil prices choppy after expletive-laden Trump threat to Iran (2026-04-06 03:33:35)
Brent crude rose above $110 before those gains eased after a report of US-Iran talks over a potential ceasefire. -
Oil back above $110 after expletive-laden Trump threat to Iran (2026-04-06 01:09:26)
The US president said Iran's bridges and power plants would be destroyed unless it opened the Strait of Hormuz. -
Spain's huge pork industry seeks salvation from swine fever threat (2026-04-05 23:19:20)
Countries around the world, including the US, have already stopped imports over the outbreak. -
Benefits and pensions rise as two-child cap ends (2026-04-05 23:00:58)
Families on some benefits with three or more children will get an average rise of £4,100 a year. -
How China fell for a lobster: What an AI assistant tells us about Beijing's ambition (2026-04-05 22:07:40)
The AI agent sparked a frenzy of "raising lobsters" in March, with users training the tool to suit their needs. -
Pepsi withdraws as UK festival sponsor after Kanye West backlash (2026-04-05 15:13:36)
Sir Keir Starmer says it is "deeply concerning" the rapper is set to headline a festival after recent antisemitic comments. -
Starmer 'concerned' over Kanye West UK festival dates (2026-04-05 13:37:13)
The festival's main sponsor Pepsi has withdrawn its funding from Wireless, it announced on Sunday. -
'Elderly couple had to find £1k for home heating oil' (2026-04-05 06:29:52)
One elderly couple had to find £1,000 for an oil delivery and suppliers are not giving quotes, a councillor says. -
State pension age starts rising to 67 - here's how much you get and when (2026-04-03 23:27:52)
The age at which people can start receiving the state pension is going up in stages over the next two years. -
French-owned ship passes through Strait of Hormuz (2026-04-03 17:45:46)
It appears to be the first ship owned by a major European firm to go through the strait since the conflict began. -
No jet fuel shortage for '4 to 6 weeks' - airline (2026-04-03 14:59:29)
No shortage but Aurigny is spending 120% more on fuel than it was prior to the war, its boss says. -
US jobs surge unexpectedly in March despite Iran war (2026-04-03 13:35:11)
Employers added 178,000 jobs, far more than had expected, the Labor Department says. -
M&S boss calls for more action on crime and abuse of staff (2026-04-03 07:29:13)
Thinus Keeve's comments come days after an M&S store was targeted during disorder in south London. -
'I ended up paying £500': Your subscription trap stories (2026-04-02 23:07:56)
Many readers have experienced the ordeal of cancelling a subscription. -
Pharmaceuticals face 100% tariffs in US - unless firms strike a deal (2026-04-02 22:06:30)
The order does not affect generic medicines, the most commonly used in the US. -
JLR sees sales recover after cyber attack (2026-04-02 16:39:26)
Work at plants in Solihull, Halewood and outside Wolverhampton restarted in October. -
National Minimum Wage rises this week (2026-04-02 16:11:00)
Around 2.7 million people are set to receive a pay rise this week as the national minimum wage goes up by 50p to £12.71 for over 21s. -
Oil prices jump and shares drop after Trump threatens more Iran strikes (2026-04-02 15:26:03)
The US president said he'll bring Iran "back to the Stone Age" but gave no detail on ending the war. -
What is the triple lock and how much is the state pension worth? (2026-04-02 14:47:27)
The triple lock guarantees that the state pension is not overtaken by inflation or wage increases. -
Oil prices soar and shares drop after Trump threatens more Iran strikes (2026-04-02 13:34:19)
The US president said he'll bring Iran "back to the Stone Age" but gave no detail on ending the war. -
Petrol and diesel prices see biggest rise on record in March (2026-04-02 07:41:37)
The cost of filling a vehicle jumped at the sharpest pace than any other month, the RAC said. -
Oil prices soar after Trump threatens more Iran strikes (2026-04-02 07:22:41)
The US president says he will bring Iran "back to the Stone Age" but failed to say how the war will end. -
Elon Musk's SpaceX set to go public in $1 trillion share listing (2026-04-02 07:05:05)
The company’s public stock debut is set to be one of the most valuable in history, and could make Musk the world's first trillionaire. -
Elon Musk's SpaceX set to be worth $1 trillion with planned public listing (2026-04-02 07:05:05)
The company’s public stock debut is set to be one of the most valuable in history, and could make Musk the world's first trillionaire. -
Families praise charity for Easter holiday support (2026-04-02 06:22:12)
Live Well North East holds fitness classes for parents which cost £4 but offers free childcare. -
New laws to make it easier to cancel subscriptions and get refunds (2026-04-02 06:09:55)
Consumers will be able to cancel unwanted subscriptions 'at the click of a button', the government said. -
Families struggling to get by due to price rises (2026-04-02 05:17:55)
Bills including council tax, water, internet and broadband have increased, as well as food and fuel. -
A year on: Four ways Trump's tariffs have changed the global economy (2026-04-02 04:43:23)
US tariffs stand at the highest rate in decades. But what has the impact been? -
Oil jumps and shares fall after Trump Iran address (2026-04-02 04:05:27)
The US president called on nations that need Gulf oil to take the lead to keep the Strait of Hormuz open. -
Record monthly rise in petrol and diesel prices, says RAC (2026-04-01 23:59:00)
March saw the fastest rise in fuel prices on record in pence per litre, according to the motoring organisation. -
New laws to make it easier to cancel subscriptions (2026-04-01 23:10:34)
Consumers will be able to cancel unwanted subscriptions 'at the click of a button', the government said. -
Elon Musk's SpaceX moves to become a publicly traded company (2026-04-01 22:35:23)
The company’s public stock debut is set to be one of the most valuable in history, and could make Musk the world's first trillionaire. -
Call for business rates reform as Scots face cost of living crunch (2026-04-01 15:50:23)
One live music bar firm in Glasgow says it is facing a near six-fold increase and may have to lay off staff. -
Leamington restaurant to close after rising costs (2026-04-01 13:29:47)
A restaurant in Leamington say rising costs and falling footfall are behind their decision to close. -
Popular restaurant to close after rising costs (2026-04-01 13:29:47)
A restaurant in Leamington say rising costs and falling footfall are behind their decision to close. -
Warning Iran war 'shock' could push up mortgages for 1.3m homeowners (2026-04-01 10:19:22)
Higher energy prices could lead to higher borrowing costs for homeowners, the Bank warns. -
Topps Tiles to close 23 stores over rising costs (2026-04-01 08:58:50)
Topps Tiles says eight stores have already closed - with the rest to shut over the next six months. -
Minimum wage: Who is getting a pay rise and how much is it? (2026-04-01 08:52:29)
Increases in the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage mean 2.7 million workers will be paid more from April. -
Oil briefly falls below $100 and shares jump on Trump Iran war pledge (2026-04-01 08:49:19)
European stock markets opened higher after the US president said the conflict would "end very soon". -
Minimum wage rises to £12.71 an hour as firms warn of impact (2026-04-01 08:26:08)
Many businesses have said they will have to pass higher wage costs onto customers. -
Estate agents accuse Rightmove of charging excessive fees (2026-04-01 08:15:36)
The online listing portal is now being pursued in a class action, launched on behalf of potentially hundreds of estate agents. -
Energy bill help would be based on household income, Reeves says (2026-04-01 08:07:51)
The chancellor tells the BBC it is "too early" to say exactly who would get help but hinted any support would not arrive until the autumn. -
Oil falls below $100 and shares jump on hopes Iran war will end soon (2026-04-01 07:20:21)
The price of Brent crude oil to be delivered in May rose by a record 64% in March as the conflict disrupted energy supplies. -
Thousands lose their jobs in deep cuts at tech giant Oracle (2026-04-01 07:09:46)
It is thought that thousands of people may have lost their jobs at Oracle, one of the world's largest tech companies. -
IndiGo names former British Airways chief Willie Walsh as CEO (2026-04-01 06:33:08)
The announcement comes days after former CEO Pieter Elbers quit in the backdrop of a flight cancellation crisis. -
Energy bill support would be based on household income, Reeves says (2026-04-01 06:12:24)
The chancellor tells the BBC it is "too early" to say exactly who would get help but hinted any support would not arrive until the autumn. -
Pantry use up as users struggle with cost of living (2026-04-01 05:08:32)
Rising living costs are pushing more people to rely on affordable food groups. -
Asia stocks jump after Trump suggests Iran war could end in weeks (2026-04-01 02:12:45)
The price of Brent crude oil to be delivered in May rose by a record 64% in March as the conflict disrupted energy supplies. -
What is happening to gas and electricity prices? (2026-03-31 23:01:30)
Typical household bills will fall by 7% when the new energy cap takes effect on 1 April 2026. -
Minimum wage rises to £12.71 an hour (2026-03-31 23:01:15)
Many businesses have said they will have to pass higher wage costs onto customers. -
Pay rise for 2.7 million people as minimum wage increase comes into force (2026-03-31 23:01:15)
Many businesses have said they will have to pass higher wage costs onto customers. -
From water to council tax: How the bill rises (and one drop) affect you (2026-03-31 23:00:54)
A string of bill increases have taken effect but minimum wage and benefit rises will help some to pay them. -
Asia's migrant workers debate if Gulf jobs are worth deadly risk of Iran war (2026-03-31 22:48:34)
Iran's strikes on Gulf states have been especially hard for migrants who have long supported these economies to lift their families back home from poverty. -
'Something needs to be done' - Americans struggle as petrol prices surge (2026-03-31 22:45:49)
The average price at the pump has topped $4 in the US for the first time since 2022 as the Iran war continues to push up fuel prices. -
Tech giant Oracle makes 'significant' job cuts (2026-03-31 21:50:41)
It is thought that thousands of people may have lost their jobs at Oracle, one of the world's largest tech companies. -
Oil nears highest price since start of Iran war (2026-03-31 16:48:16)
The US-Israel Iran war has halted almost all traffic in a key waterway and the price Brent crude has surged. -
Denby appoints administrators in 'necessary step' (2026-03-31 14:42:00)
The 217-year-old firm says it appointed FRP Advisory as administrators on Tuesday. -
US petrol price tops $4 for first time since 2022 (2026-03-31 13:56:01)
The Iran war continues to push up prices at the pump for US motorists. -
Low-income households to get help with surging fuel prices (2026-03-31 12:14:15)
One woman says heating oil prices have more than doubled when families are already struggling. -
US gas price tops $4 for first time since 2022 (2026-03-31 12:10:00)
The Iran war continues to push up prices at the pump for US motorists. -
How will car finance compensation payments work? (2026-03-31 09:47:58)
Millions could be entitled to compensation as a result of commission arrangements between lenders and dealers. -
Housing market to soften amid Iran war fallout, Nationwide says (2026-03-31 08:17:01)
The lender says the market regained momentum in March, but rising mortgage and energy costs could hit consumer confidence. -
Korean Air takes emergency action as fuel prices soar (2026-03-31 05:33:56)
It is the latest Asian airline to announce measures to deal with the economic impact of the Iran war. -
Online tool finds £84,800 in unclaimed benefits (2026-03-31 05:00:47)
The calculator has helped 68 households identify unclaimed support, a local authority says. -
'I sent eight letters': Drivers hope for payout from car finance redress scheme (2026-03-31 04:17:19)
Millions of motorists could be entitled to compensation with the financial regulator setting out how to apply -
Are domes and spheres the future of entertainment? (2026-03-30 23:29:15)
Rivals are emerging for the Las Vegas Sphere - are domes and spheres the future for entertainment? -
Why Chinese tech companies are racing to set up in Hong Kong (2026-03-29 23:07:12)
Mainland firms are using the territory to test products and as a springboard for global expansion. -
The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky high (2026-03-28 06:30:45)
Butter, chocolate, coffee and milk have all seen prices rocket. Tracing back through the story of one particular supermarket staple begins to explain why -
'Affordability is the biggest thing' - Conservatives mixed on economy under Trump (2026-03-27 00:01:51)
Conservatives gathered at the annual CPAC conference in Texas were mixed when asked about their feelings on the current economy. -
The spiky cactus fruit giving Indian farmers a cash boost (2026-03-27 00:01:01)
Indian farmers are turning to dragon fruit as a profitable alternative to mangoes and coffee. -
Who knew Lord Sugar is a table tennis fan? (2026-03-26 22:42:12)
The Apprentice candidates try to sell a table tennis set live on TV. -
Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly (2026-03-26 00:41:16)
The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear. -
The homeless teenager who became a successful advertising boss (2026-03-26 00:03:36)
Greg Daily has swapped sleeping on friends' sofas for running a popular digital marketing company. -
Would you build your own apps? (2026-03-24 00:36:02)
Start-ups are offering tech for novices to create apps with the help of AI. -
US weight-loss drugmakers slash prices in fight to win customers (2026-03-23 06:03:48)
Weight-loss drug prices are falling in the US - but can the example be repeated? -
Germany has a shortage of workers - so it's turning to India for help (2026-03-23 00:03:25)
The European nation, struggling to find skilled staff, is giving jobs to young people from India. -
'Club vibes without the hangover': The twenty-somethings going out - in the gym (2026-03-22 00:56:15)
Young people are driving a gym boom as more fitness spaces are transformed into vibrant hangouts. -
Home working, long leases and rise of parking apps - what went wrong for NCP (2026-03-21 01:59:52)
How could a company that charged as much as £65 for a day's parking fail to turn a profit? -
Colombia's budding tech scene needs a cash boost (2026-03-20 00:09:01)
Colombia has become a tech hub for Latin America, but attracting investors is a challenge. -
Sir John Curtice: Why Labour's Brexit focus has shifted from Leavers to Remainers (2026-03-20 00:01:51)
Will the pursuit of a closer relationship with the EU risk courting electoral disaster by alienating Brexit-backing voters? -
How Finnish supermarkets are central to the country's defence (2026-03-19 00:10:45)
The chains all have detailed plans to follow in the event of the nation going to war. -
Is it possible to build a plastic-free home? (2026-03-17 00:01:31)
Using plastic in construction is cheap and easy, but some are trying to radically cut back its use. -
Ukraine's urgent fight on the financial frontline (2026-03-16 00:06:14)
The war-torn country is battling to secure crucial funding from the IMF and EU, as well as putting up taxes. -
Why has Trump eased sanctions on Russian oil - and will it help Putin? (2026-03-13 16:07:39)
The US said easing sanctions on Russian oil would provide only a limited financial boost to Putin. -
Can plastic-eating fungi help clean up nappy waste? (2026-03-13 00:03:14)
Cost and convenience have made disposable nappies dominant - can start-ups compete? -
The real impact of roadworks on the country - and why they're set to get worse (2026-01-11 01:26:18)
There is a fine balance between the benefits of improved infrastructure, versus the cost of disruption. Does the country have it right? -
Why the railways often seem to be in such chaos over Christmas (2025-12-22 00:03:12)
Parts of Britain’s rail network will close for engineering work over the festive period - but is that the right time to do it?