Day Headlines in Business News: 2026-03-01
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Consultation on social media ban for under-16s to begin (BBC Business 2026-03-01 22:35:18)
Discussions over what measures to implement to protect children's wellbeing will last for three months. -
UK launches consultation asking for views on under-16s social media ban (BBC Business 2026-03-01 22:35:18)
Discussions over what measures to implement to protect children's wellbeing will last for three months. -
Three ships attacked near Strait of Hormuz as fears grow of oil price rises (BBC Business 2026-03-01 19:22:16)
International shipping is said to have come to a standstill at the strait's entrance, with fears of disruption already pushing up global oil prices. -
Two ships hit near Strait of Hormuz as fears grow of oil price rises (BBC Business 2026-03-01 16:37:27)
International shipping is said to have come to a standstill at the strait's entrance, with fears of disruption already pushing up global oil prices. -
Tanker hit off Iran coast while fears of oil price rises grow (BBC Business 2026-03-01 13:58:05)
The UK Maritime Trade Organisation said a fire on the vessel was now under control. -
Flights cancelled and new travel warnings issued after Iran strikes (BBC Business 2026-03-01 11:52:57)
BA and Virgin Atlantic are among major airlines to ground services to the Middle East in light of the attacks. -
Could a huge data centre revitalise Ayrshire - or ruin it? (BBC Business 2026-03-01 09:25:25)
Controversial proposals to turn land near HMP Kilmarnock into a technology hub are being advanced by energy company ILI Group. -
Rescue centre sees rise in abandoned cat families (BBC Business 2026-03-01 08:52:59)
Yorkshire Cat Rescue in Haworth says it paid £282,000 in vet bills in 2025 and rescued 925 animals. -
Flights in and out of Middle East cancelled and diverted after Iran strikes (BBC Business 2026-03-01 08:49:32)
BA, Virgin Atlantic and Wizz Air are among major airlines to overhaul their schedules in light of the attacks. -
A firm hiring blind staff went bust - but its mission lives on (BBC Business 2026-03-01 02:39:22)
The business had been running for over 150 years before it collapsed, so one former employee took matters into her own hands.