Day Headlines in Business News: 2026-02-16
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Six of Sarah Ferguson's companies winding down (BBC Business 2026-02-16 19:22:44)
The move follows further revelations over her friendship with the convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. -
'Significant' personal tax allowance rise on cards (BBC Business 2026-02-16 15:54:18)
The treasury minister prepares to deliver a budget with a "significant rise" in personal allowances. -
Spud truck handing out free meals to families (BBC Business 2026-02-16 11:17:40)
The truck is supporting those who can not afford meals outside of school term-time. -
Lloyds boss says bank has listened to concerns over use of staff data in pay talks (BBC Business 2026-02-16 11:15:02)
The bank was criticised for comparing employees' spending habits to the wider public as part of wage negotiations. -
Lloyds boss accepts concern over use of staff data in pay talks (BBC Business 2026-02-16 11:15:02)
The bank was criticised for comparing employees' spending habits to the wider public as part of wage negotiations. -
Brewdog staff 'upset and concerned' by sale plans (BBC Business 2026-02-16 10:32:53)
Unite said workers had been left in the dark over their furtures after the craft beer firm announced plans to explore new investment. -
Trump eyes Venezuela visit – but obstacles to his oil plan remain (BBC Business 2026-02-16 09:50:58)
The US president wants American energy firms to start extracting the crude but they are reluctant. -
Schools project to understand impact of poverty (BBC Business 2026-02-16 06:42:22)
A six-month listening exercise has taken place, giving support and advice to parents. -
Royal Mail letters sit undelivered 'for weeks' as parcels prioritised, staff say (BBC Business 2026-02-16 06:01:25)
Staff and customers tell the BBC prioritising parcels can mean missed NHS appointments and late payment fines. -
Never mind cod, it's tilapia and chips please (BBC Business 2026-02-16 05:48:51)
Two fish and chip shops in Fenland are trying lesser known varieties of fish as cod prices soar. -
ByteDance to curb AI video app after Disney legal threat (BBC Business 2026-02-16 03:47:49)
Videos featuring Spider-Man and other characters which are Disney's intellectual property have gone viral since Seedance's update. -
Bedding firm backs down on 'Swift Home' trademark after Taylor Swift appeal (BBC Business 2026-02-16 01:44:55)
Swift’s team had flagged similarities between her trademark and the company’s contested design. -
The £10 tricks I used to make my rented room into a home (BBC Business 2026-02-16 01:36:46)
Talented tenants share decor hacks that won't cost you a fortune - or your deposit. -
Trump has big plans for Venezuela's oil but are they feasible? (BBC Business 2026-02-16 00:29:21)
The US president wants American energy firms to start extracting the crude but they are reluctant.