Day Headlines in Business News: 2026-01-15
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US to cut tariffs on Taiwanese goods after investment pledge (BBC Business 2026-01-15 21:50:24)
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said the deal would help boost semiconductor production in the US.
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Serial rail fare evader faces jail over 112 unpaid tickets (BBC Business 2026-01-15 17:04:16)
Charles Brohiri pleaded guilty to travelling without buying a ticket a total of 112 times.
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Boeing knew of flaw in part linked to UPS plane crash, report says (BBC Business 2026-01-15 12:49:56)
An aircraft that crashed in November had a structural flaw that had been identified by Boeing 15 years ago, investigators say.
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Boeing knew of flaw in part linked to UPS plane crash, US safety board report says (BBC Business 2026-01-15 12:49:56)
An aircraft that crashed in November had a structural flaw that had been identified by Boeing 15 years ago, investigators say.
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'My home was uninhabitable' - residents reveal 'botched' work after energy firm folds (BBC Business 2026-01-15 10:09:05)
A woman whose home flooded during works carried out by a now-folded company says she is trying to rebuild her life.
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Ofwat launches investigation into South East Water (BBC Business 2026-01-15 09:15:37)
South East Water says some customers in Kent and Sussex may not see supplies return until Friday.
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UK economy grew by 0.3% in November, beating forecasts (BBC Business 2026-01-15 07:15:24)
The economy was boosted by a rebound in car production and from the services sector.
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Food bank relaunches expanded service after flood (BBC Business 2026-01-15 06:17:17)
Kinson and West Howe Foodbank in Bournemouth now has a larger, free community service.
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Patients 'skipping GP appointments over fees' (BBC Business 2026-01-15 06:15:45)
Families increasingly cannot afford to see the GP, Guernsey Community Foundation warns.
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'We don't need a sticking plaster', say pub owners (BBC Business 2026-01-15 06:14:03)
More than 40 hospitality firms have come together to campaign against tax increases.
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Labubu toy manufacturer exploited workers, labour group claims (BBC Business 2026-01-15 05:36:45)
Investigators allege that a factory making Pop Mart products neglected staff safety and welfare.
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X to stop Grok AI from undressing images of real people after backlash (BBC Business 2026-01-15 01:20:33)
Grok will no longer allow users to remove clothing from images of real people, a statement posted on X reads.