https://news-matic.com Latest verified business headlines and NewsMatic briefs. en Wed, 16 Sep 2026 14:23:42 GMT https://news-matic.com/news/petrol-and-diesel-price-rises-push-uk-inflation-higher-0hrf06x https://news-matic.com/news/petrol-and-diesel-price-rises-push-uk-inflation-higher-0hrf06x Summer holidays and disruption to global oil supplies by the Middle East conflict stoked price growth. Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:16:56 GMT Business bbc.co.uk https://news-matic.com/news/we-managed-to-get-jobs-after-uni-here-s-how-we-re-keeping-them-10mx0wz https://news-matic.com/news/we-managed-to-get-jobs-after-uni-here-s-how-we-re-keeping-them-10mx0wz Four recent job starters share their tips on what helped them have a smooth transition and survive their first few days. Wed, 16 Sep 2026 08:36:37 GMT Business bbc.co.uk https://news-matic.com/news/complaints-to-watchdog-about-water-firms-soar-0dwa6p5 https://news-matic.com/news/complaints-to-watchdog-about-water-firms-soar-0dwa6p5 Many complaints were about affordability, after customers saw steep hikes to bills. Wed, 16 Sep 2026 06:59:41 GMT Business bbc.co.uk https://news-matic.com/news/uk-in-talks-about-joining-global-defence-bank-led-by-canada-1gqxtvd https://news-matic.com/news/uk-in-talks-about-joining-global-defence-bank-led-by-canada-1gqxtvd Supporters of the scheme say the bank would enable governments to get cheaper loans to spend on defence projects. Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:50:55 GMT Business bbc.co.uk https://news-matic.com/news/do-you-feel-guilty-when-calling-in-sick-at-work-this-might-be-why-01673gp https://news-matic.com/news/do-you-feel-guilty-when-calling-in-sick-at-work-this-might-be-why-01673gp As many as half of people report working when sick. The reasons for this are complex, experts say. Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:40:07 GMT Business bbc.co.uk https://news-matic.com/news/a-backlash-over-data-centres-is-another-threat-to-the-ai-juggernaut-04hmuy5 https://news-matic.com/news/a-backlash-over-data-centres-is-another-threat-to-the-ai-juggernaut-04hmuy5 The global AI race is being hit by very localised political and environmental concerns Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:39:55 GMT Business bbc.co.uk https://news-matic.com/news/the-extreme-engineering-of-aircraft-windows-0ltseh5 https://news-matic.com/news/the-extreme-engineering-of-aircraft-windows-0ltseh5 Few companies have the technology to make aircraft windows which are getting harder to make. Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:19:38 GMT Business bbc.co.uk https://news-matic.com/news/us-borrowing-costs-hit-highest-level-since-2007-0d1mtum https://news-matic.com/news/us-borrowing-costs-hit-highest-level-since-2007-0d1mtum The effective interest rate on US government bonds over 10 years, known as the 10-year Treasury yield, has risen as high as 5.04% but has eased back since. Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:35:10 GMT Business bbc.co.uk