Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire as SpaceX soars in stock market debut
Elon Musk on Friday became the world's first trillionaire after shares in his SpaceX rocket company soared during the biggest-ever stock market debut.
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UK signals it may block payout to British Steel owner
The UK government has signalled it could limit or refuse compensation to the Chinese owner of British Steel as the company seeks reparation costs following a decision to nationalise the steelworks.
UK economy contracts as Iran war impact felt
The UK's economy shrank slightly in April as the Iran war began to have an impact on businesses, official data has indicated.
Watch: Three things to know about SpaceX's stock market debut
The BBC's Samira Hussain explains what it means for SpaceX's future and for the company's CEO, Elon Musk, who is set to become the world's first trillionaire.
UK economy contracts as Iran war impact felt
The UK's economy contracted by 0.1% in April, the latest official data has shown.
Watch: Three things to know about SpaceX's stock market debut
SpaceX shares have begun trading on the US stock exchange, marking what could be the largest initial public offering (IPO) in history.
'I was employee number one': SpaceX co-founder reacts to firm's market debut
Tom Mueller was the first employee at SpaceX, a company he co-founded with Elon Musk in 2002.
'I was employee number one': SpaceX co-founder reacts to firm's market debut
Tom Mueller was the first employee at SpaceX, a company he co-founded with Elon Musk in 2002.
'I was employee number one': SpaceX co-founder reacts to firm's market debut
Tom Mueller was the first employee at SpaceX, a company he co-founded with Elon Musk in 2002.
India's 'blue gold' starts a new drinks industry
His 10-acre farm in Kandukur is on the Deccan Plateau, which covers a large part of southern and central India. There he grows tomatoes, peanuts and corn.
India's 'blue gold' starts a new drinks industry
His 10-acre farm in Kandukur is on the Deccan Plateau, which covers a large part of southern and central India. There he grows tomatoes, peanuts and corn.
Why the economics make this the craziest World Cup ever
Football World Cups are rarely completely politics-free but never has the beautiful game navigated a geopolitical high-wire act of this kind. The main host is at war with a participant, whose team must commute in on mat…
Why the economics make this the craziest World Cup ever
Football World Cups are rarely completely politics-free but never has the beautiful game navigated a geopolitical high-wire act of this kind. The main host is at war with a participant, whose team must commute in on mat…
My friends always want to split the bill equally, how do I say no?
One friend orders two cocktails. Another "just wants to try" that £16 truffle arancini starter. But you stuck religiously to tap water. So when the waiter places the card reader on the table at the end of the night, you…
My friends always want to split the bill equally, how do I say no?
One friend orders two cocktails. Another "just wants to try" that £16 truffle arancini starter. But you stuck religiously to tap water. So when the waiter places the card reader on the table at the end of the night, you…
My friends always want to split the bill equally, how do I say no?
One friend orders two cocktails. Another "just wants to try" that £16 truffle arancini starter. But you stuck religiously to tap water. So when the waiter places the card reader on the table at the end of the night, you…
India's 'blue gold' starts a new drinks industry
His 10-acre farm in Kandukur is on the Deccan Plateau, which covers a large part of southern and central India. There he grows tomatoes, peanuts and corn.
Ryanair investigated over charging parents to sit with children
Ryanair is being investigated by the UK's competition watchdog over charges it imposes on parents to sit next to their child on flights.
Elon Musk's SpaceX valued at nearly $1.8tn ahead of record share sale
SpaceX has said shares should sell to the public for at least $135 (£100) when it becomes a publicly traded company on Friday, in what is expected to be the highest-value stock listing in history.
Villagers take fight against Lidl store plans to Welsh government
Villagers' battling against Lidl's plans to build a supermarket have taken their fight to the Welsh government.
Trump says 'I love the inflation' as US prices rise at fastest rate in three years
President Donald Trump has said "I love the inflation" after official figures showed that US prices rose last month at their fastest rate for three years.
I'd have vetoed foreign sale of UK tech giant, says Business Secretary
Business Secretary Peter Kyle says he would have intervened to block the sale of UK microchip company ARM Holdings had he been in government at the time.
The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash
It was a hot and dry afternoon on 12 June last year, when Air India Flight 171 left the terminal at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Airport in Ahmedabad in the western Indian state of Gujarat. Settling into their seats for the…
New candy stores are popping up across NYC. Why?
With US consumer confidence at historic lows, it's a tough time for retailers across the country. But in and around New York City one niche sector is expanding – candy stores.