Economy & Money
European economy, markets, the euro, ECB, inflation and business.
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Barclays to buy GoHenry kids’ debit card and money app
High street bank to buy UK business from US fintech company Acorns as it targets young people Business live – latest updates Barcl…
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'I was employee number one at SpaceX'
The BBC's Michelle Fleury spoke to Tom Mueller, who was one of the company's founders alongside Elon Musk in 2002.
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Elon Musk on track to become world’s first trillionaire today as SpaceX lists on US stock market – business live
Rolling coverage of SpaceX’s record-breaking initial public offering, after Elon Musk’s company is valued at $1.77tn in share offe…
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Behind the scenes at OpenAI HQ: the Stephen Collins cartoon
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After SpaceX’s huge IPO, Americans’ financial future will be bound to AI
They’re about to get more AI rammed down their throats, stuck into their pension plans and investment portfolios Americans are gro…
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Watch: Three things to know about SpaceX's stock market debut
The BBC's Samira Hussain explains everything you need to know about SpaceX's historic IPO.
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EU structural financial indicators: end of 2025
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Paddy Power owner Flutter to scrap listing on London Stock Exchange
Gambling business, which also owns Betfair, to focus on New York in latest high-profile blow to UK stock market Business live – la…
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Has the US really carried out a secret mission to get oil through Hormuz?
Trump says hundreds of tankers have escaped Iran’s blockade. Data suggests shipments are increasing but many questions remain Dona…
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'I was employee number one': SpaceX co-founder reacts to firm's market debut
The BBC's Michelle Fleury spoke to Tom Mueller, who was one of the company's founders alongside Elon Musk in 2002.
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Homes for sale in cultural hotspots in England and Scotland – in pictures
From a new-build in the UK’s only Unesco city of media arts to a buzzing area in London famous for its street art Continue reading…
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Diane Keaton’s nail clippers for $960: what’s behind the new boom in celebrity estate auctions?
With beloved stars’ personal items increasingly up for grabs after they die, a new generation of fans are bidding on everything fr…
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Elon Musk's SpaceX raises $75bn ahead of record stock market debut
The public sale is also expected to make Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire.
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Why the economics makes this the craziest world cup ever
From trade wars to soaring ticket prices, the 2026 World Cup is unlike any before it. Faisal Islam explores what this tournament r…
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India's 'blue gold' starts a new drinks industry
Agave plants grow wild in India and new distillers are using them to create a spirits industry.
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My friends always want to split the bill equally, how do I say no?
It is never easy to speak up when a fellow diner says "let's just divide it!"
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Villagers take fight against Lidl store plans to Welsh government
Residents in the area do not want a store on land separating Llantwit Major and Llanmaes.
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Why does your World Cup pint cost so much this time round?
Pub landlords explain why they have no choice but to charge more.
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IMF warns against further relaxation of euro area fiscal rules
The IMF has urged euro area countries to tighten their fiscal policies rather than relaxing them further in response to the energy…
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Musk’s xAI fired engineer for raising concerns about Grok chatbot, lawsuit claims
Former xAI engineer Devin Kim alleges he was illegally fired for trying to implement safety mechanisms for the chatbot A former en…
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SpaceX heads for record $1.78tn float amid fears it is overvalued
Analysts say IPO that could make Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire has a ‘major disconnect’ on price Elon Musk’s SpaceX is …
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SpaceX's stock market blast-off could be Musk's biggest gamble yet
SpaceX is preparing for a stock market debut that could transform the company, the wider market and Elon Musk's fortune.
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Hugo Boss shares jump as it ‘thoroughly examines’ Frasers’ takeover offer
Mike Ashley’s retail group has made near-€2bn bid for the German fashion house, in which it holds a 26% stake Business live – late…
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Dozens of crisis payments handed out by council
Many of the completed payments have gone to low income families with surging heating oil costs.