Day Headlines in Business News: 2026-02-03
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Disney names Josh D'Amaro as new chief executive (BBC Business 2026-02-03 15:01:48)
The media giant chooses the head of its amusement park business to replace longtime boss Bob Iger. -
X offices raided in France as UK opens fresh investigation into Grok (BBC Business 2026-02-03 13:46:18)
Elon Musk's X and Grok platforms are facing increased scrutiny from authorities on both sides of the channel. -
No defect found in switch of jet grounded by Air India - regulator (BBC Business 2026-02-03 13:02:11)
The Boeing 787-8 jet was grounded after a pilot reported a possible issue with the fuel control switch. -
Paris prosecutors raid France offices of Elon Musk's X (BBC Business 2026-02-03 12:40:25)
The raid, involving cyber-crime officers, represents a dramatic escalation of an investigation that began in January 2025. -
Irn-Bru maker AG Barr buys two rival brands in £50m deal (BBC Business 2026-02-03 12:20:57)
The company said the two brands reflect the consumer's switch from alcoholic beverages to "adult soft drinks". -
One million people miss HMRC tax return deadline (BBC Business 2026-02-03 11:55:38)
The UK's tax authority says 27,456 people filed in the final hour before the cut-off at the end of Saturday. -
One million people missed HMRC tax return deadline (BBC Business 2026-02-03 11:10:16)
The UK's tax authority says 27,456 people filed in the final hour before the cut-off at the end of Saturday. -
Musk's SpaceX and xAI merge to make world's most valuable private company (BBC Business 2026-02-03 09:31:06)
Musk says the combined firm - which has been valued at more than $1tn - will be an "innovation engine". -
Musk firms SpaceX and xAI merge to make world's most valuable private company (BBC Business 2026-02-03 08:40:40)
Musk's space exploration company and his AI start-up are merging. -
Air India grounds Boeing jet after pilot flags possible fuel control switch defect (BBC Business 2026-02-03 07:32:44)
The grounding comes amid an investigation into a crash last year involving an aircraft of the same model. -
Hope and uncertainty as India and US strike long-delayed trade deal (BBC Business 2026-02-03 06:29:43)
Indian industry has welcomed lower tariffs, but experts caution against celebration until details are clearer. -
Fears over impact if free car parking removed (BBC Business 2026-02-03 06:12:48)
Cornwall Council is consulting on proposals to remove free parking from 13 of its car parks. -
China bans hidden car door handles over safety concerns (BBC Business 2026-02-03 02:06:29)
It makes China the first country to outlaw designs first popularised by Elon Musk's Tesla. -
SpaceX to take over Elon Musk's AI firm (BBC Business 2026-02-03 01:04:46)
Musk's space exploration company and his AI start-up are merging. -
The yachting industry searches for alternatives to teak (BBC Business 2026-02-03 00:04:19)
Prized for its beauty, teak is in short supply, forcing the yacht industry to look for alternatives. -
Door is open to customs union talks with UK, EU says (BBC Business 2026-02-03 00:01:20)
Valdis Dombrovskis says the EU is willing to engage with Britain amid mounting global uncertainty. -
EU has 'open mind' on UK customs union debate, says commissioner (BBC Business 2026-02-03 00:01:20)
Valdis Dombrovskis says the EU is willing to engage with Britain amid mounting global uncertainty.