Day Headlines in Business News: 2025-08-20
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Denmark's state postal service calls time on letter deliveries (BBC Business 2025-08-20 23:04:51)
PostNord blames sharply falling demand - will other post firms around the world follow suit?
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Denmark ending letter deliveries is a sign of the digital times (BBC Business 2025-08-20 23:04:51)
PostNord blames sharply falling demand - will other post firms around the world follow suit?
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Trump calls on Fed Governor to resign 'now' (BBC Business 2025-08-20 17:50:16)
He said Lisa Cook, one of the officials who sets interest rates at the Federal Reserve, should step down over unproven fraud allegations.
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Trump calls on Federal Reserve governor to resign 'now' (BBC Business 2025-08-20 17:50:16)
He said Lisa Cook, one of the officials who sets interest rates at the Federal Reserve, should step down over unproven fraud allegations.
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Target appoints new boss as it seeks to revive sales (BBC Business 2025-08-20 17:17:33)
Shares in Target dropped nearly 11% before recovering slightly after the announcement.
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Government prepares to take over UK's third largest steelworks (BBC Business 2025-08-20 16:36:07)
Managers have been lined up to take control in a bid to protect 1,500 jobs at the Yorkshire plant.
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Government prepares to take over UK's third-largest steelworks (BBC Business 2025-08-20 16:36:07)
Managers have been lined up to take control in a bid to protect 1,500 jobs at the Yorkshire plant.
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Microsoft boss troubled by rise in reports of 'AI psychosis' (BBC Business 2025-08-20 16:36:03)
Mustafa Suleyman said there was still "zero evidence of AI consciousness today".
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UK prepares to take over third largest steelworks (BBC Business 2025-08-20 16:05:15)
Managers have been lined up to take control in a bid to protect 1,500 jobs at the Yorkshire plant.
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What are Rachel Reeves' options on property tax? (BBC Business 2025-08-20 15:45:29)
Reports suggest the government is considering shaking up the property tax system to raise revenue.
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Sentencing for man who dodged 113 train tickets delayed (BBC Business 2025-08-20 15:03:20)
Charles Brohiri was granted bail despite clocking up £30,000 in penalty fares.
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Foodbank manager surprised at high demand for service (BBC Business 2025-08-20 14:38:32)
The new manager Gloucester Foodbank said she was unaware of how many people still need help.
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Why are food prices still going up? (BBC Business 2025-08-20 14:00:07)
Food and drink prices have risen by 4.9% over the last year, according to ONS inflation data.
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Why are food prices still rising by so much? (BBC Business 2025-08-20 14:00:07)
Food and drink prices have risen by 4.9% over the last year, according to ONS inflation data.
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Devon charity offers free school uniforms all year (BBC Business 2025-08-20 12:24:12)
Staff said they were giving away items in an effort to reduce the cost of living for customers.
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Air fares and food prices push up inflation to 3.8% in July (BBC Business 2025-08-20 10:17:49)
Prices are now rising slightly quicker than expected and at their fastest pace since January 2024.
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How are interest rates set, and will they fall further? (BBC Business 2025-08-20 08:58:33)
The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.
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What are interest rates and will they fall further? (BBC Business 2025-08-20 08:03:06)
The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.
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Air fares and food prices push up inflation in July (BBC Business 2025-08-20 07:58:37)
Prices are now rising slightly quicker than expected and at their fastest pace since last January.
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UK inflation rises to 3.8% driven by higher airfares (BBC Business 2025-08-20 06:09:20)
Prices are now rising at their fastest pace for 18 months.