Day Headlines in Business News: 2026-01-06
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Learner drivers may have to wait six months before taking test (BBC Business 2026-01-06 19:00:04)
A minimum learning period of up to six months could be introduced for learner drivers
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Fujitsu 'not a parasite' for profiting after Horizon scandal, says boss (BBC Business 2026-01-06 17:56:44)
Fujitsu's European boss defended the firm as it continues to profit from government contracts.
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Target 'divisive' Reform in 2026, Keir Starmer tells ministers (BBC Business 2026-01-06 16:40:05)
The PM says Labour needs to contrast its "renewal" of the country with Reform's "grievance and division".
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Trump claims US oil firms could be 'up and running' in Venezuela within 18 months (BBC Business 2026-01-06 14:57:22)
Trump is open about his ambitions for scaled-up US operations, but analysts say such plans would take time.
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Next raises profit forecast to £1.15bn after bumper Christmas sales (BBC Business 2026-01-06 11:15:07)
Festive trading at the retailer beat expectations, but rising unemployment is expected to weigh on demand this year.
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Nvidia unveils self-driving car tech as it seeks to power more products with AI (BBC Business 2026-01-06 10:30:23)
The chip giant is looking for ways to move the AI revolution beyond software and into physical products.
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Warm Welcome helps fight cold and isolation (BBC Business 2026-01-06 09:27:02)
This Warm Welcome venue is one of more than 80 across Surrey which are open over the coming months.
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Drivers over 70 to face eye tests every three years (BBC Business 2026-01-06 09:02:16)
The move is part of the government's new road safety strategy, which plans to reform driving laws in Britain.
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Next reports Christmas rush but warns of slowdown ahead (BBC Business 2026-01-06 08:55:40)
Sales at the retailer beat expectations, but rising unemployment is expected to weigh on demand.
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Nestle issues global recall of some baby formula products over toxin fears (BBC Business 2026-01-06 08:43:47)
The food giant discovered some batches of SMA infant and follow-on formula could lead to vomiting
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'We became best friends at a warm hub' (BBC Business 2026-01-06 07:06:31)
Alan Thompson and Jane Innes were childhood friends and reunited at a community hub in Lincoln.
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Electric car discounts are unsustainable, warns industry group (BBC Business 2026-01-06 06:58:39)
The SMMT warned of a growing gap between consumer demand and the government's ambitions for EVs.
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Electric car discounts are unsustainable, says industry group (BBC Business 2026-01-06 06:58:39)
The SMMT warned of a growing gap between consumer demand and the government's ambitions for EVs.
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Families 'not aware' of winter fuel eligibility (BBC Business 2026-01-06 06:30:58)
A charity says some families do not realise they are eligible for the winter fuel allowance.
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Warm Welcome spaces have vital 'social aspect' (BBC Business 2026-01-06 06:21:29)
This Warm Welcome venue is one of more than 80 across Surrey which are open over the coming months.
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Car giant Hyundai to use human-like robots in factories (BBC Business 2026-01-06 03:26:38)
The firm plans to deploy the technology at the same plant that was involved in a huge immigration raid in 2025.
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Hyundai says it will deploy humanoid robots at US factory (BBC Business 2026-01-06 03:01:55)
The firm plans to deploy the technology at the same plant that was involved in a huge immigration raid in 2025.
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Nestle recalls some baby formula products over toxin fears (BBC Business 2026-01-06 00:53:13)
Nestle said it had received no reports of problems and was recalling the products "out of an abundance of caution".
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Why are more gamers than ever playing the 2000s classic RuneScape? (BBC Business 2026-01-06 00:06:01)
Millions of people have returned to the iconic online game to farm, go on quests and fight big bosses.
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Electric car discounts are 'unsustainable' as sales climb, car group warns (BBC Business 2026-01-06 00:02:07)
The SMMT warned of a growing gap between consumer demand and the government's ambitions on EVs.