Day Headlines in Business News: 2025-08-21
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Computer science graduates struggle to secure their first jobs (BBC Business 2025-08-21 23:50:34)
Companies are using AI to do basic coding tasks instead of hiring junior staff. -
UK's third-largest steelworks collapses into government control (BBC Business 2025-08-21 16:19:37)
Hundreds of Liberty Steel workers in Rotherham and Sheffield face an uncertain future. -
Tube staff to strike over pay and work conditions (BBC Business 2025-08-21 14:23:47)
RMT union members will strike from Friday 5 September for seven days. -
Trump backs down from 250% EU pharma tariff in deal (BBC Business 2025-08-21 13:46:50)
The US and EU have released details of the new trade deal reducing tariffs between teh two partners. -
Tesco meal deal price rises by 25p (BBC Business 2025-08-21 12:01:13)
The move by the UK's largest supermarket is the latest example of rising food prices. -
WH Smith shares tumble 41% after accounting blunder (BBC Business 2025-08-21 11:07:37)
The retailer has drafted in auditors to review the issue and slashed its profit guidance. -
WH Smith shares tumble 42% after accounting blunder (BBC Business 2025-08-21 11:07:37)
The retailer has drafted in auditors to review the issue and slashed its profit guidance. -
Average five-year mortgage at lowest level since 2023 (BBC Business 2025-08-21 11:04:01)
The average five-year fixed rate is now 4.99%, falling below 5% for the first time since 2023. -
WH Smith shares tumble after accounting blunder (BBC Business 2025-08-21 10:04:32)
The retailer has drafted in auditors to review the issue and slashed its profit guidance. -
Government borrowing lower than expected in July (BBC Business 2025-08-21 06:16:20)
Borrowing last month was the lowest July figure for three years, following rises in tax and National Insurance receipts. -
Foundation seeks charity partners for new projects (BBC Business 2025-08-21 05:14:36)
Guernsey Community Foundation invites charities to collaborate on tackling living costs and housing. -
County's 'secret' festival marks 25th anniversary (BBC Business 2025-08-21 05:07:31)
The four-day Shambala Festival is set to welcome about 15,000 people to Northamptonshire. -
Delta and United sued for selling 'window seats' without windows (BBC Business 2025-08-21 02:57:04)
Delta and United are being sued over allegedly charging extra for seats next to a blank walls. -
Sony raises PlayStation 5 prices in US as tariff fears persist (BBC Business 2025-08-21 01:45:10)
The Japanese technology giant cited economic challenges as it raised prices for the consoles by around $50. -
Fed governor says she won't be 'bullied' as Trump demands she quit over mortgage claim (BBC Business 2025-08-21 00:03:43)
Lisa Cook says she plans to take questions about her financial history seriously.