Day Headlines in Business News: 2026-01-08
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Weight loss jabs affecting Greggs, boss says (BBC Business 2026-01-08 15:38:19)
The Greggs boss says there is "no doubt" weight loss jabs have led it to having a healthier menu. -
Homeless charity concerned over energy costs (BBC Business 2026-01-08 15:24:36)
An increasing number of people cannot afford to heat their homes in winter, says a charity boss. -
Government to water down business rate rise for pubs (BBC Business 2026-01-08 13:17:02)
The hospitality industry had called for a rethink of planned changes to the way the tax based on property is calculated. -
Elon Musk's Grok AI appears to have made child sexual imagery, says charity (BBC Business 2026-01-08 09:58:38)
It said analysts discovered the images on a dark-web forum, by users who claimed to have used Grok -
Sportswear firm Castore defends price of football kits (BBC Business 2026-01-08 09:38:59)
Tom Beahon, of sportswear firm Castore, says fans buy official shirts because they can afford to. -
Tesco and M&S report strong Christmas food sales (BBC Business 2026-01-08 08:55:12)
Both major retailers report strong food sales, but M&S says sales of clothing and homeware fell. -
Upfront childcare payments 'simplifies the system' (BBC Business 2026-01-08 06:25:15)
Paying parents directly for some childcare costs gives "flexibility", says a Jersey minister. -
Trump calls for US military spending to rise more than 50% to $1.5tn (BBC Business 2026-01-08 02:15:51)
The president also called on defence firms to increase production or face a crackdown on payouts. -
Inside the sub-zero lair of the world's most powerful computer (BBC Business 2026-01-08 00:04:43)
Faisal Islam gets rare access to Willow - Google's quantum computer. -
How tariff disruption will continue reshaping the global economy in 2026 (BBC Business 2026-01-08 00:00:40)
Trump's import levies are still changing the patterns of international trade. -
Unions accuse McDonald's of 'repeated harassment’ against ‘mostly teenage’ staff (BBC Business 2026-01-08 00:00:14)
It follows a BBC investigation three years ago which exposed a toxic culture at the fast-food chain. -
Unions accuse McDonald's of 'repeated harassment' against 'mostly teenage' staff (BBC Business 2026-01-08 00:00:14)
It follows a BBC investigation three years ago which exposed a toxic culture at the fast-food chain.