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Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings to step down as chairman

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 21:59
Hastings set up the company in 1997, when it rented DVDs to customers and delivered by post.

Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings to step down as chairman

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 20:45
Hastings set up the company in 1997, when it rented DVDs to customers and delivered by post.

How could the Iran war affect fizzy drinks in the UK?

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 20:39
The BBC's Emma Simpson explains why fizzy drinks, salad and meat could be affected by the Gulf conflict.

Europe has 'maybe six weeks of jet fuel left', energy boss warns

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 19:19
Flights could soon be cancelled if supplies from the Gulf remain blocked, says the International Energy Agency.

Is Trump meeting the moment for US conservatives?

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 18:49
The BBC asked the president's supporters about Iran, the economy and immigration at the largest conservative gathering in the country.

Why the UK is preparing for food shortages due to Iran war

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 17:41
The BBC's Emma Simpson explains why fizzy drinks, salad and meat could be affected by the Gulf conflict.

No issues with UK fuel supply, says Reeves

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 17:05
The chancellor was speaking at the end of the International Monetary Fund meeting in Washington.

No issues with UK fuel supply, says Reeves

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 17:05
The chancellor was speaking at the end of the International Monetary Fund meeting in Washington.

Social supermarket opens to cut food bills

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 16:34
The store, in Mablethorpe, buys surplus stock so it can keep prices low.

Cheaper Doritos and Lays helps PepsiCo win back struggling snackers

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 16:26
The snack giant cut some of its prices by up to 15% ahead of the Super Bowl in February.

UK prepares for food shortages in worst case scenario as Iran war continues

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 16:04
The UK could face some food shortages by the summer under a worst case scenario drawn up by government officials.

Cheaper Doritos and Lays helps PepsiCo win back struggling snackers

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 14:32
The snack giant cut some of its prices by up to 15% ahead of the Super Bowl in February.

Europe has 'maybe 6 weeks of jet fuel left', energy boss warns

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 13:13
Flights could soon be cancelled if supplies from the Gulf remain blocked, says the International Energy Agency.

DHL staff at Jaguar Land Rover vote to strike

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 12:59
Up to 300 DHL logistics workers based at Jaguar Land Rover in Solihull vote to strike indefinitely.

UK economy grew faster than expected in February ahead of Iran war

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 10:22
The economy saw its biggest monthly rise in more than two years just before the outbreak of the US-Israeli war with Iran.

UK prepares for food shortages in worst case scenario as Iran war continues

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 09:05
The UK could face some food shortages by the summer under a worst case scenario drawn up by officials.

More big energy users to get help as support plan expanded

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 08:27
A scheme to cut bills for firms that are heavy energy users is being extended to cover an additional 3,000 businesses.

China's economy grows faster than expected despite Iran war

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 07:08
The better-than-expected GDP data comes as Asian countries have been hit hard by the impact of the conflict.

UK economy grew faster than expected ahead of Iran war

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 07:05
The economy saw its biggest monthly rise in more than two years just before the outbreak of the US-Israeli war with Iran.

Big energy shock will push up prices, Bank boss tells BBC

Thu, 04/16/2026 - 06:42
Bank of England governor says the Iran war energy shock makes the next interest rate decision "very, very difficult".

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