Day Headlines in Business News: 2026-02-09
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Japan has given Takaichi a landslide win - but can she bring back the economy? (BBC Business 2026-02-09 23:02:34)
Japan has been battling sluggish growth, mounting public debt and a rapidly ageing workforce. -
Instagram and YouTube owners built 'addiction machines', trial hears (BBC Business 2026-02-09 22:20:07)
The tech giants are under scrutiny over social media addiction in a landmark jury trial in Los Angeles -
Target slashes 500 jobs as retailer seeks to invest in its stores (BBC Business 2026-02-09 21:57:51)
Executives said the reductions were part of a restructuring meant to help fix stagnant sales. -
Make-up brand Barry M bought by rival Warpaint (BBC Business 2026-02-09 15:18:49)
The cosmetics and nail varnish line was one of the last family-owned make-up firms in the UK. -
Businesses face extinction unless they protect nature, major report warns (BBC Business 2026-02-09 13:00:55)
Experts call for urgent action by businesses to restore the natural systems that keep them running. -
Barry M bought by make-up rival Warpaint (BBC Business 2026-02-09 12:52:41)
The cosmetics and nail varnish line was one of the last family-owned make-up firms in the UK. -
Donation appeal as vulnerable face food bank delay (BBC Business 2026-02-09 06:32:21)
A mental health support team set up a pantry in Wolverhampton to help those living in food poverty. -
Japanese stocks surge as Takaichi secures historic election victory (BBC Business 2026-02-09 05:34:33)
Japanese stocked jumped as markets opened on Monday morning, after prime minister Sanae Takaichi won a landslide victory. -
The shadowy world of abandoned oil tankers (BBC Business 2026-02-09 00:09:30)
A growing number of tankers and other commercial vessels are being ditched by their owners. -
In the AI gold rush, tech firms are embracing 72-hour weeks (BBC Business 2026-02-09 00:01:57)
In the race for AI, tech firms are asking for their staff to work long hours. But there are risks, experts say. -
The tech firms embracing a 72-hour working week (BBC Business 2026-02-09 00:01:57)
In the race for AI, tech firms are asking for their staff to work long hours. But there are risks, experts say.