Day Headlines in Business News: 2026-01-20
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Alleged scam mastermind arrested after being exposed by BBC (BBC Business 2026-01-20 23:43:38)
Kuong Li featured in a 2023 BBC Eye investigation into alleged scam compounds in South East Asia. -
Europe to suspend approval of US trade deal as global markets fall (BBC Business 2026-01-20 22:45:57)
The move follows renewed tensions between the US and EU, as Donald Trump pushes to acquire Greenland. -
Spat deepens between Elon Musk and Ryanair's O'Leary (BBC Business 2026-01-20 22:08:15)
Musk and Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary have called each other "idiots" in recent days -
Europe to suspend approval of US tariffs deal (BBC Business 2026-01-20 16:54:31)
The move follows renewed tensions between the US and EU, as Donald Trump pushes to acquire Greenland. -
Netflix updates Warner Bros bid to all-cash offer (BBC Business 2026-01-20 15:09:09)
It is the latest skirmish in the bidding war over Warner Bros Discovery, which is also being pursued by Paramount Skydance. -
Toy sellers keep close watch on social media ban (BBC Business 2026-01-20 12:07:54)
Toys for teenagers and adults have revived the industry, but it could be hit by any ban on social media for under-16s. -
UK consulting on bringing in social media ban for under 16s (BBC Business 2026-01-20 10:22:45)
The government said it expected schools to be "phone-free by default" as a result of the announcement. -
Why are UK prices still rising? (BBC Business 2026-01-20 09:53:11)
UK Inflation has dropped back from record highs but remains above the Bank of England's 2% target. -
Wage growth slows as number of people employed falls (BBC Business 2026-01-20 08:26:16)
Official figures show that the pace of private sector wage growth slowed to the lowest rate in five years. -
'Emotional and financial' pressure of funeral fees (BBC Business 2026-01-20 06:35:15)
The number of families in need of financial help due to bereavement is rising, a charity says. -
Food charity delivers nearly 100,000 meals (BBC Business 2026-01-20 06:34:30)
The Bread and Butter Thing provides healthy, fresh food for those in need. -
Inside the 'real life Repair Shop' (BBC Business 2026-01-20 06:09:16)
The NEPHRA Repair Cafe is giving a new lease of life to broken appliances and saving people money. -
Greenland 'will stay Greenland', former Trump adviser declares (BBC Business 2026-01-20 00:00:23)
Donald Trump's former chief economic adviser said the US president's actions are a negotiating tactic. -
Are 'tech dense' farms the future of farming? (BBC Business 2026-01-20 00:00:11)
A host of technology is on offer to farmers, promising to raise farming yields and lower food prices.