Day Headlines in Business News: 2026-04-16
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UK economy grew faster than expected in February (BBC Business 2026-04-16 06:12:53)
The Office for National Statistics says the economy expanded by 0.5% in February. -
The price of school prom is extortionate, says teen (BBC Business 2026-04-16 04:27:57)
A parent and ex-pupil says proms put pressure on children and adults alike. -
Japan pledges $10bn to help Asian countries deal with oil crisis (BBC Business 2026-04-16 04:27:49)
The aid is roughly equivalent to a year's worth of crude oil imports by Asean countries. -
China's economy grows faster than expected despite Iran war (BBC Business 2026-04-16 02:29:44)
The better-than-expected GDP data comes as Asian countries have been hit hard by the impact of the conflict. -
Allbirds shares soar after pivot from footwear to AI (BBC Business 2026-04-16 01:58:56)
The company is selling off its shoe brand as it plans to shift to providing technology infrastructure. -
Allbirds shares soar after pivot from shoes to AI (BBC Business 2026-04-16 01:58:56)
The company is selling off its shoe brand as it plans to shift to providing technology infrastructure. -
'Unprecedented' fire at Australian oil refinery to impact nation's petrol supplies (BBC Business 2026-04-16 01:56:52)
The fire has deepened fears over the nation's petrol supplies amid a global crunch.