Day Headlines in Business News: 2026-01-16
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ChatGPT to carry adverts for some users (BBC Business 2026-01-16 18:00:24)
OpenAI is also expanding its cheaper subscription tier, ChatGPT Go, to all countries where it operates.
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Trump to unveil home buying plan involving retirement funds (BBC Business 2026-01-16 17:11:29)
The housing proposal will let Americans use their 401(k)s for down payments, a Trump economic adviser said.
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Mother of Elon Musk's child sues xAI over Grok deepfakes (BBC Business 2026-01-16 13:56:05)
The parent company of X and Grok, xAI, launched a counter-suit saying she had violated its terms of service.
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CIA director had two-hour meeting with new Venezuelan leader in Caracas (BBC Business 2026-01-16 13:28:40)
The pair discussed economic opportunities and preventing Venezuela becoming a place for "America's adversaries", a US official said.
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China and Canada announce tariffs relief after a high-stakes meeting between Carney and Xi (BBC Business 2026-01-16 13:11:24)
Canola oil and electric cars are at the centre of the deal agreed by Mark Carney and Xi Jinping after years of strained ties.
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Martin Lewis on why you should check your tax code now (BBC Business 2026-01-16 12:25:19)
Millions of people could be on the wrong tax code.
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Venezuela's interim president proposes oil reform (BBC Business 2026-01-16 12:14:32)
Delcy Rodríguez gave her first state of the union address to the country after the US seized Nicolás Maduro.
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Weight loss jabs are 'opportunity' for Leon, boss says (BBC Business 2026-01-16 09:55:12)
John Vincent says the chain could benefit from the weight loss trend, and sets out his plans to revive the business.
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'We're in survival mode': The cost of milk price crisis to family dairy farms (BBC Business 2026-01-16 06:29:01)
Adam and Lucy Johnstone have seen the price their receive for their milk tumble by 25% over the last three months.
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'We're in survival mode': The milk price crisis draining dairy farms (BBC Business 2026-01-16 06:29:01)
Adam and Lucy Johnstone have seen the money they receive for their milk tumble over the last three months.
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Trump's Fed fight looks like something from another country (BBC Business 2026-01-16 06:02:36)
Donald Trump's stand-off with the US central bank has recalled episodes in other countries - which ended badly for the economy.
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Star Wars boss Kathleen Kennedy departs after 14 years in the role (BBC Business 2026-01-16 01:52:39)
She oversaw the expansion of the franchise, including its five feature films and new TV shows
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Star Wars boss Kathleen Kennedy departs after leading reboot (BBC Business 2026-01-16 01:52:39)
She oversaw the expansion of the franchise, including five feature films and new TV shows.
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Star Wars boss departs after leading franchise reboot (BBC Business 2026-01-16 01:52:39)
She oversaw the expansion of the franchise, including five feature films and new TV shows.
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How realistic is India's quest for magnets made of rare earths (BBC Business 2026-01-16 01:08:55)
India has a $800m plan to make rare earth magnets, aiming to reduce dependence on Chinese imports - but can it work?
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'They are essential': How smoke detectors are evolving (BBC Business 2026-01-16 00:04:26)
AI trained to recognise fire is among the latest developments in fire alarm tech.
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Leon will focus on stations and airports to revive fortunes, boss says (BBC Business 2026-01-16 00:03:42)
The fast food chain is closing its stores outside London as part of a restructuring plan.
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Leon to focus on London, stations and airports to revive fortunes, boss says (BBC Business 2026-01-16 00:03:42)
The fast food chain is closing its stores outside London as part of a restructuring plan.
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Government to give cash payouts to people in financial crisis (BBC Business 2026-01-16 00:02:52)
The replacement to the Household Support Fund aims to help people facing sudden difficulties.