Day Headlines in Business News: 2025-07-31
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Big firms could be fined for paying suppliers late (BBC Business 2025-07-31 15:24:06)
The government says thousands of businesses go under each year as a result of invoices being paid late. -
Cost of living plan renewed for another year (BBC Business 2025-07-31 14:00:33)
Medway Council leader Vince Maple says the scheme is "something I wish didn't have to exist". -
What went wrong with the UK's air traffic control system? (BBC Business 2025-07-31 12:12:36)
Details are emerging about how a 20-minute outage caused airport chaos on Wednesday. -
Why did the air traffic control outage cause so much havoc? (BBC Business 2025-07-31 12:12:36)
Details are emerging about how a 20-minute outage caused airport chaos on Wednesday. -
What tariffs has Trump announced and why? (BBC Business 2025-07-31 10:16:39)
Trump's volatile trade policy has thrown the world economy into chaos, and put some US prices up. -
Passengers urged to check flights after disruption (BBC Business 2025-07-31 10:11:34)
Airlines are demanding answers after an air traffic control failure led to 150 flights being cancelled on Wednesday. -
When will interest rates go down again? (BBC Business 2025-07-31 07:31:23)
The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions. -
Why is UK inflation still rising? (BBC Business 2025-07-31 07:27:38)
UK Inflation has fallen from record highs but remains above the Bank of England's 2% target. -
Transport secretary to quiz air traffic control boss over disruption (BBC Business 2025-07-31 07:27:30)
The transport secretary is meeting with the NATS CEO and airlines are demanding answers. -
Airlines demand answers after air traffic control failure (BBC Business 2025-07-31 06:07:16)
Ten flights to and from Heathrow were cancelled on Thursday, on top of some 150 across the UK on Wednesday. -
Ford says Trump tariffs to cost it about $2bn this year (BBC Business 2025-07-31 02:49:49)
It is the latest indication of the impact of US President Donald Trump's tariffs on big American firms. -
Meta profits surge helps fuel Zuckerberg’s AI ambitions (BBC Business 2025-07-31 01:03:35)
The Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp-owner is pumping billions of dollars into artificial intelligence projects. -
Meta profits surge helps drive Zuckerberg’s AI ambitions (BBC Business 2025-07-31 01:03:35)
The Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp-owner is pumping billions of dollars into artificial intelligence projects. -
Hotel tycoon reveals Heathrow expansion proposal (BBC Business 2025-07-31 00:59:43)
Arora Group says a shorter runway will avoid the cost and disruption of diverting the M25 motorway. -
How Trump's tariffs are already impacting Americans (BBC Business 2025-07-31 00:31:33)
The US is seeing increased tariffs income, but there are signs of some countries diverting trade from America. -
How much cash is the US raising from tariffs? (BBC Business 2025-07-31 00:31:33)
The US is seeing increased tariffs income, but there are signs of some countries diverting trade elsewhere.