Day Headlines in Business News: 2026-04-19
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Oil prices jump as Strait of Hormuz tensions escalate (BBC Business 2026-04-19 23:53:44)
Energy markets have seen wild swings since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February. -
Why your recycled clothes could end up in this South American desert (BBC Business 2026-04-19 23:02:11)
Old garments from around the world are being discarded in the South American country. -
The insider trading suspicions looming over Trump's presidency (BBC Business 2026-04-19 23:02:06)
The BBC has found a pattern of spikes in trades ahead of public announcements by the US president. -
Aer Lingus cancels some flights from summer schedule (BBC Business 2026-04-19 21:08:56)
The airline said the "vast majority of customers" are being accommodated on same-day services. -
'My school cannot afford free breakfast club' (BBC Business 2026-04-19 08:24:53)
Barbara Middleton says she cannot afford to staff the government's free breakfast clubs. -
'With four jobs in London I couldn't afford rent so I'm going to Manchester' (BBC Business 2026-04-19 07:01:29)
Lauren Elcock is among the young Londoners who say rising rents are forcing them to quit the capital.