Day Headlines in Business News: 2025-08-05
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How Trump's secondary tariffs on Russia could hit the global economy (BBC Business 2025-08-05 23:36:18)
The sweeping secondary tariffs could cut the flow of Russian oil and gas to global markets.
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Zara ads banned for 'unhealthily thin' models (BBC Business 2025-08-05 23:04:10)
It comes after the advertising watchdog banned M&S and Next ads for showing models who appeared too thin.
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Call for help with school uniform costs in England (BBC Business 2025-08-05 23:03:23)
Grants are offered as standard in Scotland, Wales and NI - but only by a quarter of councils in England.
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Struggling families 'need grants' for school uniforms (BBC Business 2025-08-05 23:03:23)
Grants are offered as standard in Scotland, Wales and NI - but only by a quarter of councils in England.
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Taxes must rise to meet target, says thinktank (BBC Business 2025-08-05 23:01:04)
The chancellor will miss her self-imposed rules without action, the National Institute for Economic Affairs says.
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Boss of water regulator Ofwat to resign (BBC Business 2025-08-05 18:47:35)
David Black's resignation comes after the government said the water regulator will be abolished to create a new watchdog.
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Ofwat chief executive to resign at end of month (BBC Business 2025-08-05 17:05:02)
David Black's resignation comes after the government said the water regulator will be abolished to create a new watchdog.
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'I feel deflated by court's car finance ruling' (BBC Business 2025-08-05 15:50:10)
Andrew Wrench says he feels "let down" after losing his case at the Supreme Court.
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Former star fund manager and firm face £46m fine (BBC Business 2025-08-05 15:44:23)
Neil Woodford and his investment firm have been fined by the financial watchdog, after 300,000 people lost money when the fund collapsed.
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Families pushed out of work due to childcare costs (BBC Business 2025-08-05 11:50:39)
Many parents are choosing not to work to be able to care for their children, a report finds.
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BP to review oil and gas projects to boost profits (BBC Business 2025-08-05 11:50:38)
The announcement comes as the UK-based energy giant refocuses its business on fossil fuels.
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Former star fund manager and company fined £46m (BBC Business 2025-08-05 11:38:35)
Neil Woodford and his investment firm have been fined by the financial watchdog, after 300,000 people lost money when the fund collapsed.
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First UK-based firm gets space launch licence (BBC Business 2025-08-05 05:26:28)
The CAA licence allows Skyrora to launch its rocket from the SaxaVord Spaceport in Shetland.
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Debt support group given National Lottery funding (BBC Business 2025-08-05 05:17:08)
A group offering debt advice to people in Newton Abbot receives £300,000 National Lottery funding.
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Trump attacks 'woke' Jaguar as firm names new boss (BBC Business 2025-08-05 04:44:27)
The UK-based brand has caused controversy with its plan to transform itself into an all-electric carmaker.
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Trump attacks 'woke' Jaguar as firm appoints new boss (BBC Business 2025-08-05 04:08:42)
The UK-based brand has caused controversy with its plan to transform itself into an electric carmaker.
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BP says it makes biggest oil and gas find in 25 years (BBC Business 2025-08-05 02:33:24)
The announcement comes as the UK-based energy giant refocuses its business on fossil fuels.
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£100m of premium bond prizes remain unclaimed (BBC Business 2025-08-05 00:59:32)
Critics want the system used to trace accounts to be reformed so people do not miss out on prizes.
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Why Donald Trump is talking about actress Sydney Sweeney (BBC Business 2025-08-05 00:50:00)
The actress stars in a controversial American Eagle advert that has become a political flashpoint in the US.