Day Headlines in Business News: 2026-02-23
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Reform vows to overhaul pension schemes for new local government workers (BBC Business 2026-02-23 22:14:36)
Reform plans to end more generous defined benefit pension schemes for new local government workers if it wins office -
Trump threatens countries that 'play games' with existing trade deals (BBC Business 2026-02-23 21:12:43)
The threat comes after the Supreme Court ruled on Friday that Trump had exceeded his authority in enacting a sweeping global programme of tariffs. -
Company director jailed over £7m airline parts fraud (BBC Business 2026-02-23 16:43:44)
The judge said the actions were a "more or less complete undermining" of rules designed to ensure passenger flights are safe. -
Trump vows higher tariffs on countries that 'play games' with existing trade deals (BBC Business 2026-02-23 16:41:52)
The threat comes after the Supreme Court ruled on Friday that Trump had exceeded his authority in enacting a sweeping global programme of tariffs. -
No 10 says ‘nothing off the table’ over new US tariffs as UK could be among worst hit (BBC Business 2026-02-23 15:59:19)
Downing Street says discussions are ongoing following US President Donald Trump's announcement of a 15% global tariffs. -
UK says 'nothing is off the table' in response to US tariffs (BBC Business 2026-02-23 14:54:58)
Downing Street says discussions are ongoing following US President Donald Trump's announcement of a 15% global tariffs. -
When is the Spring Statement and what might be in it? (BBC Business 2026-02-23 13:02:11)
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will give an update on her plans for the UK economy when she gives a statement alongside an economic forecast on 3 March. -
Unlicensed betting firms face sponsorship ban (BBC Business 2026-02-23 12:59:58)
Gambling firms not licensed in the UK could be banned from sponsoring British sports teams - including Premier League clubs - as part of a government crackdown. -
UK set to be among worst hit by Trump's 15% global tariff (BBC Business 2026-02-23 12:08:18)
US allies will suffer the biggest hit from the president's latest announcement, think tank Global Trade Alert says. -
US tariff policy 'hasn't changed', says Trump's trade representative (BBC Business 2026-02-23 12:02:38)
Jamieson Greer says the legal basis for global import taxes will simply adapt to Friday's Supreme Court ruling. -
Porn company fined £1.35m by Ofcom over age check failings (BBC Business 2026-02-23 11:27:13)
Ofcom's £1.35m fine on 8579 LLC is the largest it has levied under the Online Safety Act so far. -
Netflix boss defends bid for Warner Bros as Paramount deadline looms (BBC Business 2026-02-23 10:41:49)
Ted Sarandos says his company's offer is better for industry growth as it is "buying assets we don't currently have". -
What now for Asia after Trump's tariffs struck down? (BBC Business 2026-02-23 07:29:11)
After the Supreme Court ruling, Trump said he would impose new levies of 15% on goods entering the US. -
'It's cheaper to ship gluten-free food from the UK' (BBC Business 2026-02-23 06:44:38)
A Guernsey mum is calling for cheaper and a greater choice of gluten-free foods for her family. -
How budget fast fashion is taking small-town India by storm (BBC Business 2026-02-23 00:40:05)
More Indians in small towns are now shopping for affordable brands instead of unlabelled goods in the bazaars. -
Are you cut out for living and working in Antarctica? (BBC Business 2026-02-23 00:01:56)
Jobs are available on the icy continent for chefs, plumbers, carpenters and even hairdressers.