Day Headlines in Business News: 2026-01-21
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Trump says he has 'framework' of a Greenland deal as he drops Europe tariffs threat (BBC Business 2026-01-21 23:05:53)
At Davos, the US president said he would not use force to take the island and later floated a possible "forever" deal.
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Decision on Manchester-London 'ghost train' was uninformed, regulator admits (BBC Business 2026-01-21 19:37:45)
The Office of Road and Rail says it was missing "critical points" when it made a decision.
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Faisal Islam: What it was like inside the room with Donald Trump at Davos (BBC Business 2026-01-21 19:22:59)
Faisal Islam said there was mixed reaction in the room during Trump's Davos speech.
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Supreme Court sceptical of Trump firing of Lisa Cook (BBC Business 2026-01-21 18:04:17)
One conservative justice warned that the White House interpretation of the law could "shatter" Federal Reserve independence.
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EU suspends approval of US trade deal (BBC Business 2026-01-21 16:55:22)
The move follows renewed tensions between the US and EU, as Donald Trump pushes to acquire Greenland.
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Next buys shoe chain Russell & Bromley but 33 shops at risk (BBC Business 2026-01-21 12:45:36)
The ailing shoe seller has found a saviour in Next's £2.5m pound offer.
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Free holiday swimming for thousands of children (BBC Business 2026-01-21 12:29:59)
Wiltshire's scheme is open to all primary and secondary school pupils who receive free school meals.
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Ryanair boss thanks Elon Musk for 'boost' in ticket sales after online row (BBC Business 2026-01-21 11:38:11)
Musk and Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary have called each other "idiots" in recent days, but the airline executive says it's helping lift sales
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UK inflation rises for first time in five months - but one-off factors blamed (BBC Business 2026-01-21 10:51:01)
It is the last set of monthly inflation figures before the next interest rate decision on 5 February.
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Are UK interest rates expected to fall again? (BBC Business 2026-01-21 10:09:29)
The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.
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Trump says tiny cars are amazing but will Americans actually buy them? (BBC Business 2026-01-21 09:57:22)
The president wants to bring to the US tiny vehicles, like those commonly seen on the streets of Japan.
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UK homes to get £15bn for solar and green tech to cut energy bills (BBC Business 2026-01-21 09:00:06)
The government has announced the details of its long-awaited Warm Homes Plan which promises to cut energy bills.
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Council offers funerals at 'affordable price' (BBC Business 2026-01-21 08:17:38)
The council says it has launched a new website to promote its own lower-cost funeral options.
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UK inflation rises to 3.4%, driven by tobacco and airfares (BBC Business 2026-01-21 07:19:50)
It is the last set of monthly inflation figures before the next interest rate decision on 5 February .
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Demand for second-hand school uniform store surges (BBC Business 2026-01-21 06:21:49)
The council-run store in the Queensgate Centre supports about 100 families a week, organisers say.
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Community warm space a 'lifeline' for the lonely (BBC Business 2026-01-21 06:08:50)
The Somerset centre is described as a 'vital safety net' offering people a warm and safe venue.
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Global markets on alert as Europe to suspend approval of US trade deal (BBC Business 2026-01-21 02:12:03)
The move follows renewed tensions between the US and EU, as Donald Trump pushes to acquire Greenland.
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Snap settles social media addiction lawsuit ahead of trial (BBC Business 2026-01-21 00:17:01)
TikTok, YouTube and Meta remain defendants in the case, which is due to kick off next week.
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Trump greenlit tiny Kei cars but will Americans actually buy them? (BBC Business 2026-01-21 00:00:42)
The president wants to bring to the US tiny vehicles, like those commonly seen on the streets of Japan.
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Air India crash plane had record of safety defects, campaigners claim (BBC Business 2026-01-21 00:00:38)
Campaigners say they have evidence the plane had previously suffered a series of technical failures, including a fire.