Day Headlines in Business News: 2025-01-09
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Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to share branches (BBC Business 2025-01-09 19:25:13)
The move is intended to make it easier for people to access banking services, but some warn it will lead to more branch closures. -
LA wildfires among costliest in US history (BBC Business 2025-01-09 18:32:20)
Analysts estimate economic losses at more than $50bn as the fires burn through some of the most expensive property in the US. -
Pound falls to lowest in over a year after UK borrowing costs rise (BBC Business 2025-01-09 17:59:44)
Economists have warned the rise could mean further tax hikes or spending cuts by the government. -
Mick Lynch announces retirement as head of RMT (BBC Business 2025-01-09 15:26:38)
Mr Lynch steered the union through fierce pay strikes in 2022 and 2023 before securing a new deal. -
Pound falls to lowest in over a year as borrowing costs soar (BBC Business 2025-01-09 13:03:56)
Economists have warned the rise could mean further tax hikes or spending cuts by the government. -
Why are UK borrowing costs rising and what does it mean for me? (BBC Business 2025-01-09 12:55:16)
Why are government borrowing costs rising and what does it mean for ordinary people? -
M&S Christmas cheer hit by uncertain outlook for UK (BBC Business 2025-01-09 10:43:14)
Festive food sales jumped but the retailer is concerned about the British economy. -
Pound falls further as UK borrowing costs soar (BBC Business 2025-01-09 10:27:31)
Economists have warned the rise could mean further tax hikes or spending cuts by the government. -
Pound falls further as borrowing costs soar (BBC Business 2025-01-09 09:11:05)
Economists have warned the rise could mean further tax hikes or spending cuts, as Treasury seeks to reassure markets. -
Food prices not going anywhere but up, warn shops (BBC Business 2025-01-09 06:44:24)
Higher tax and wages will push up prices in the second half of the year, the British Retail Consortium says. -
China bets on kitchen appliances to boost economy (BBC Business 2025-01-09 05:35:24)
A list of subsidised household goods has been expanded as Beijing tries to increase domestic spending. -
China bets on kitchen appliances to help boost economy (BBC Business 2025-01-09 04:30:43)
A list of subsidised household goods has been expanded as Beijing tries to increase domestic spending. -
'Trump 2.0' looms large over the global economy (BBC Business 2025-01-09 01:29:15)
Donald Trump's planned tariffs are expected to greatly impact international trade in 2025. -
Pound falls as borrowing costs hit highest since 2008 (BBC Business 2025-01-09 01:16:39)
Economists have warned the rise could mean further tax hikes or spending cuts, as Treasury seeks to reassure markets. -
Warning food prices 'not going anywhere but up' (BBC Business 2025-01-09 00:52:38)
Higher tax and wages will push up prices in the second half of the year, the British Retail Consortium says.