Day Headlines in Business News: 2026-02-26
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Mandelson referred to EU anti-fraud agency over Epstein emails (BBC Business 2026-02-26 19:18:47)
The European Commission says it is assessing whether the peer breached its code of conduct while its trade envoy. -
'Is this all good debt or bad debt?' (BBC Business 2026-02-26 18:49:43)
Karen has not only left the family in emotional turmoil but also serious debt -
Walmart to pay $100m over claims it misled drivers over pay (BBC Business 2026-02-26 18:04:03)
The company told drivers they could expect to receive more in pay and tips than they actually did. -
World Economic Forum boss quits after review of Epstein links (BBC Business 2026-02-26 14:25:28)
Brende acknowledged communications with Epstein but said he was "completely unaware" of his past criminal activity. -
Nearly a million 16-24 year-olds not working or in education (BBC Business 2026-02-26 13:15:55)
People at the start of their careers are particularly affected by the UK's weak job market. -
Instagram to alert parents if teens search for self-harm and suicide content (BBC Business 2026-02-26 11:59:41)
Meta says it will help parents support their children - but safety campaigners have accused them of "passing the buck". -
Pressure to make budgets add up as Holyrood election looms (BBC Business 2026-02-26 10:57:44)
Parties hoping to form at least part of a government will want to show how they will pay for their vote-winning promises -
Young people out of work, training and education edges closer to one million (BBC Business 2026-02-26 10:53:59)
People at the start of their careers are particularly affected by the UK's weak job market. -
Royal Mail bosses to be called to Parliament over letter delivery failures (BBC Business 2026-02-26 08:34:31)
It comes after hundreds of people contacted BBC Your Voice to express frustration over late deliveries. -
Ocado to axe 1,000 jobs in cost-cutting drive (BBC Business 2026-02-26 08:19:17)
The technology and online grocery group is cutting about 5% of its global workforce, with two-thirds of the losses in the UK. -
Rescue centre at 'breaking point' over £40k bills (BBC Business 2026-02-26 06:11:09)
The Ark Wildlife Park is home to exotic animals such as crocodiles, monkeys and wildcats. -
Canada's finance minister says US is unlikely to lift tariffs (BBC Business 2026-02-26 02:09:30)
The comments come after US President Donald Trump said he wants global tariffs to replace income taxes as America's main revenue source. -
The family-owned soda firm that still uses returnable glass bottles (BBC Business 2026-02-26 00:06:33)
Soft drinks company Twig's Beverage has a loyal following for its old-fashioned approach. -
Food banks 'essential' for new generation of students (BBC Business 2026-02-26 00:05:23)
Queen's University Belfast says there were more than 10,500 visits by students to its food bank in the students' union. -
Aldi shop staff to receive two pay rises this year (BBC Business 2026-02-26 00:02:16)
The German budget supermarket is a growing competitor among British supermarkets