Day Headlines in Business News: 2026-02-04
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US probes Nike over white worker discrimination claims (BBC Business 2026-02-04 23:07:33)
Court documents allege the sportswear company treated white employees less favourably. -
Washington Post announces sweeping layoffs, scaling back news coverage (BBC Business 2026-02-04 21:04:49)
A former editor describes the massive cuts as one of the "darkest days" in the history of the storied newspaper. -
Restaurant boss 'devastated' at having to close (BBC Business 2026-02-04 17:07:32)
Bar owner Jobe Ferguson says he is devastated to close TNQ in the Northern Quarter after 22 years. -
Wegovy maker warns price cuts 'painful' for firm as shares plunge (BBC Business 2026-02-04 16:45:20)
Novo Nordisk is facing "unprecedented" price pressures, "intensifying competition" and patents expiring. -
Clients and staff in dark as law firm shuts doors (BBC Business 2026-02-04 15:56:44)
Staff and clients say they are desperate for answers following the sudden closure of PM Law. -
How will car loan compensation payments work? (BBC Business 2026-02-04 13:00:51)
Millions could be entitled to compensation as a result of commission arrangements between lenders and dealers. -
Wegovy maker warns of 'painful' price cuts as shares plunge (BBC Business 2026-02-04 12:27:16)
Novo Nordisk is facing "unprecedented" price pressures, "intensifying competition" and patents expiring. -
Gold rebounds above $5,000 after US downs Iran drone (BBC Business 2026-02-04 10:52:27)
Precious metal price voliatility continues as geopolitical tensions push investors to safe-haven assets. -
Pinterest sacks workers for creating tool to track layoffs (BBC Business 2026-02-04 06:03:12)
The social media platform recently announced that it was axing around 15% of its workforce. -
Pinterest sacks engineers for tracking staff job cuts (BBC Business 2026-02-04 06:03:12)
The social media platform recently announced that it was axing around 15% of its workforce.