Day Headlines in Business News: 2025-01-29
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UK's first smartphone video call via satellite made from Welsh mountain (BBC Business 2025-01-29 22:01:18)
Vodafone says the tech could lead to the elimination of "not spots", which cover an estimated 9% of the UK. -
Satellites could end UK phone 'not spots', Vodafone says (BBC Business 2025-01-29 22:01:18)
It follows the firm carrying out what it says is the UK's first satellite-enabled smart phone video call. -
Trump attacks Fed after no change in interest rates (BBC Business 2025-01-29 21:53:09)
The US central bank keeps its key interest rate unchanged as it faces significant economic uncertainty. -
Coca-Cola recalls drinks in UK due to chemical levels (BBC Business 2025-01-29 20:17:11)
The firm is recalling Coca-Cola products from shops, but says the risk of illness is "very low" -
How will the UK's growth plans affect me? (BBC Business 2025-01-29 16:21:16)
Rachel Reeves wants to push ahead with building and reform planning, but what does that mean for you? -
Faisal Islam: Reeves's plans will boost UK but it could take a long time (BBC Business 2025-01-29 16:08:36)
The key question is whether the fruits of long term growth will come through everywhere else quickly enough -
Reeves backs third Heathrow runway in growth push (BBC Business 2025-01-29 15:55:19)
The chancellor announces wide-ranging plans to get the UK's sluggish economy moving. -
Tesco to cut 400 jobs in stores and head office (BBC Business 2025-01-29 15:22:10)
The supermarket giant blames the increasingly competitive nature of the UK grocery industry. -
Lloyds to close 136 branches as people shift to apps (BBC Business 2025-01-29 13:52:47)
The closures across its brands will be completed by March next year, as more customers go digital. -
At a glance: What was in Rachel Reeves's speech? (BBC Business 2025-01-29 13:06:42)
The chancellor announces measures she says will kickstart growth: what are they? -
Will a third runway at Heathrow help UK growth? (BBC Business 2025-01-29 11:32:56)
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to announce expansion plans but some question the short-term benefits. -
WH Smith High Street sales fall amid talks to sell stores (BBC Business 2025-01-29 10:51:26)
High street sales dropped 6% in the 21 weeks to January 25, the retailer said. -
OpenAI says Chinese rivals using its work for their AI apps (BBC Business 2025-01-29 10:38:26)
ChatGPT maker says it will need extra protection from US government, following emergence of Chinese rival, DeepSeek. -
Reeves expected to back Heathrow expansion plans (BBC Business 2025-01-29 09:07:25)
The chancellor is expected to make the announcement as part of a speech about growth on Wednesday. -
Solar park will 'completely swamp' nine villages (BBC Business 2025-01-29 06:38:51)
Plans for 2,000 acres of solar panels are dividing Cotswold villagers. -
China's DeepSeek AI on US national security radar (BBC Business 2025-01-29 06:34:38)
The White House is looking into whether China's apparent AI breakthrough affects US national security.