Day Headlines in Business News: 2026-01-18
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What tariffs has Trump announced and why? (BBC Business 2026-01-18 10:18:07)
Trump's volatile trade policy has thrown the world economy into chaos, and put some US prices up. -
Big chains accused of masquerading as independent restaurants on delivery apps (BBC Business 2026-01-18 07:39:56)
Justina John says independent restaurants are "small fish trying to swim with the sharks". -
Trump tariff threat over Greenland 'unacceptable', European leaders say (BBC Business 2026-01-18 07:21:34)
The US president says several European allies opposed to his plans to buy Greenland will face 10% tariffs from February. -
'Warm hub has saved me from loneliness' (BBC Business 2026-01-18 07:04:15)
An 84-year-old Blackpool pensioner says she found herself in fuel poverty when her husband died. -
Faisal Islam: Trump's Greenland threats to allies are without parallel (BBC Business 2026-01-18 06:38:17)
The US president's latest threats will baffle the leaders of allied nations, writes the BBC's economics editor. -
British Gas took 15 months to refund me £1,500. It's absurd (BBC Business 2026-01-18 01:32:14)
Beth Kojder said it was frustrating it took so long to get her money back, given the ombudsman had ruled in her favour nearly a year ago.