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Thu, 23 Apr 2026

Watch: BBC goes undercover at mini-mart selling drugs

BBC UK editor Ed Thomas confronts a shopkeeper secretly filmed selling cannabis and cocaine to one of our researchers.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026

How a pivot to hair accessories led to business success

Jenny Lennick's colourful hair clips are sold across the US and around the world.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026

AI is flattening the jobs market for young people, says Sunak

The former prime minister said graduates' concerns about getting entry-level jobs are justified.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026

Southwest Airlines forecasts quarterly earnings below estimates on higher fuel

The airline reported that revenue in its first-quarter period rose nearly 13% to $7.25 billion.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026

Lululemon names former Nike exec Heidi O'Neill as new CEO

Lululemon announced on Wednesday that it has chosen former Nike executive Heidi O'Neill as its new CEO, effective in September.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026

Trump administration in advanced talks for Spirit Airlines rescue package, sources say

The Trump administration is preparing to rescue ailing budget carrier Spirit Airlines.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026

Convenience store owner Yesway is stealing customers from fast-food chains, CEO says

Yesway made its public market debut on Wednesday, trading on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange under "YSWY."

Wed, 22 Apr 2026

China weathered Trump's tariffs - but the Iran war is taking a toll

The Middle East conflict is putting pressure on factory orders, costs and jobs in China's export-driven economy.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026

BMW says it has no intention of dropping sedans, even as some rivals cut back

The BMW 7-Series gets one of the most extensive updates any model has received in company history, according to BMW. It will be the first to spearhead

Wed, 22 Apr 2026

RFK Jr. says he would support a potential ban on junk food TV ads

A ban on TV junk food ads would likely draw fierce backlash from major food manufacturers.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026

Rivian hits production milestone for R2 EV ahead of customer deliveries

Rivian Automotive on Wednesday said it has started production of its new R2 all-electric vehicle for customers at its plant in Normal, Illinois.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026

Billionaire backer sues Trump family's crypto firm over alleged extortion

Billionaire investor Justin Sun is suing the family's World Liberty crypto venture after spending $45m on its tokens.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026

Four arrested over suspected home insulation scheme fraud

The Serious Fraud Office raided homes and businesses over alleged conspiracy to defraud public money.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026

Inflation: What do price increases mean for you?

Prices went up by 3.3% in March, but what does that mean for you asks the BBC's Colletta Smith.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026

Life sciences lab real estate is clawing back from disaster. Here’s what that means for investors

Life science laboratories saw a massive drop in demand last year after the NIH was forced to cancel billions of dollars in research grants.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026

Northern Ireland energy prices 'could stay high into winter'

NI Affairs Committee told even if conflict ends immediately it will take time for supply chains to return to normal.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026

Red Rooster festival cancelled due to rising costs

Organisers say it has not been possible to secure the funding to "deliver this year's event".

Wed, 22 Apr 2026

Lufthansa cuts 20,000 summer flights as fuel prices surge

The airline is the latest to cut flights as the US-Israel war with Iran sends jet fuel prices soaring.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026

Best Buy names Jason Bonfig as new CEO, replacing Corie Barry in late October

The leadership change comes as the company tries to rev up sales and capitalize on artificial intelligence-fueled innovation of laptops and mobile phones.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026

Boeing CEO says 'all systems are go' to increase 737 production as company narrows loss

Boeing expects certification of new Max 7 and 10 models later this year, with deliveries starting in 2027.


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