Day Headlines in Business News: 2026-01-30
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Labubu to open seven UK shops, after PM's China visit (BBC Business 2026-01-30 22:31:27)
The furry dolls have a signature spiky-toothed grin and became a viral purchase last summer.
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Seven UK Labubu shops to open, after PM's China visit (BBC Business 2026-01-30 22:31:27)
The furry dolls have a signature spiky-toothed grin and became a viral purchase last summer.
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Will Trump's pick to lead US central bank get him the change he wants? (BBC Business 2026-01-30 22:15:36)
Opinion is divided over whether Warsh will align with the US president's views over how the Federal Reserve should be run.
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Trump picks Kevin Warsh to lead the US Federal Reserve (BBC Business 2026-01-30 16:22:59)
The 55-year-old economist had been considered for Fed chair during Trump's first term.
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Three reasons for the record rise in gold prices, and one why they are falling (BBC Business 2026-01-30 15:13:25)
Gold has fallen from recent highs but there are several reasons investors are still finding refuge in the precious metal.
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Retail price index rose by 2.8% in 2025 (BBC Business 2026-01-30 14:53:37)
The increase was fuelled by the prices of food, leisure, motoring and household services, Jersey Statistics says.
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'We hope it's not the end': Firm behind Prince George's baby shoes warns it may close (BBC Business 2026-01-30 14:14:36)
The Leicester-based family firm of 73 years said it has been hit by "prices going up, but demand going down".
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How Guest Dragon Jenna Meek likes to do business (BBC Business 2026-01-30 13:30:27)
Jenna Meek joins the Dragons' Den as a guest for the first time.
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Who is Kevin Warsh, Trump's pick for Fed chair? (BBC Business 2026-01-30 13:12:45)
The 55-year-old economist had been considered for Fed chair during Trump's first term.
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What did UK and China get out of Starmer's reset visit? (BBC Business 2026-01-30 08:23:12)
Sir Keir Starmer's visit to China brought agreements on visas, services, healthcare, green tech and finance.
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Healthcare, visas and whisky: What did UK and China get from Starmer's visit? (BBC Business 2026-01-30 08:23:12)
Sir Keir Starmer's visit to China brought agreements on visas, services, healthcare, green tech and finance.
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Trump says 'very dangerous' for UK to do business with China as Starmer lands in Shanghai (BBC Business 2026-01-30 07:09:49)
Sir Keir says "the UK has got a huge amount to offer" as he visits China to reset relations.
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Trump threatens tariffs on Canada planes and nations selling oil to Cuba (BBC Business 2026-01-30 06:12:07)
Since returning to the White House last year, the US president has used tariffs as a key policy tool.
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West Midlands Railway joins publicly owned network (BBC Business 2026-01-30 06:04:46)
The transport secretary says thousands of rail passengers will be using public services from Sunday.
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Trump says 'very dangerous' for UK to deal with China (BBC Business 2026-01-30 04:27:39)
Sir Keir Starmer says "the UK has got a huge amount to offer" as he visits China to reset relations.
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'She made us cry almost daily': How to handle a toxic boss (BBC Business 2026-01-30 01:54:35)
Workers share how toxic managers have affected them and their lives. Here's what to do if you have one.
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'My boss made me cry almost daily': How to handle a toxic manager (BBC Business 2026-01-30 01:54:35)
Workers share how toxic managers have affected them and their lives. Here's what to do if you have one.
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Is your boss toxic? This is how to handle them (BBC Business 2026-01-30 01:54:35)
Workers share how toxic managers have affected them and their lives. Here's what to do if you have one.
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Trump threatens tariffs on countries selling oil to Cuba (BBC Business 2026-01-30 01:23:37)
Cuba was previously importing about 35,000 barrels of oil a day from long-time ally Venezuela.
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Trump threatens tariffs for countries that sell oil to Cuba (BBC Business 2026-01-30 00:22:34)
Cuba was previously importing about 35,000 barrels of oil a day from long-time ally Venezuela.