Day Headlines in Business News: 2026-04-22
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How a pivot to hair accessories led to business success (BBC Business 2026-04-22 23:04:39)
Jenny Lennick's colourful hair clips are sold across the US and around the world.
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AI is flattening the jobs market for young people, says Sunak (BBC Business 2026-04-22 23:01:09)
The former prime minister said graduates' concerns about getting entry-level jobs are justified.
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Eliminate jobs tax for workers to compete with AI, says Sunak (BBC Business 2026-04-22 22:14:20)
The former prime minister said graduates' concerns about getting entry-level jobs are justified.
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China weathered Trump's tariffs - but the Iran war is taking a toll (BBC Business 2026-04-22 21:23:25)
The Middle East conflict is putting pressure on factory orders, costs and jobs in China's export-driven economy.
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Billionaire backer sues Trump family's crypto firm over alleged extortion (BBC Business 2026-04-22 18:10:42)
Billionaire investor Justin Sun is suing the family's World Liberty crypto venture after spending $45m on its tokens.
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Four arrested over suspected home insulation scheme fraud (BBC Business 2026-04-22 17:26:22)
The Serious Fraud Office raided homes and businesses over alleged conspiracy to defraud public money.
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Inflation: What do price increases mean for you? (BBC Business 2026-04-22 17:09:20)
Prices went up by 3.3% in March, but what does that mean for you asks the BBC's Colletta Smith.
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Trump family's crypto firm sued over alleged 'extortion' (BBC Business 2026-04-22 16:14:20)
Billionaire investor Justin Sun is suing the family's World Liberty crypto venture after spending $45m on its tokens.
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Red Rooster festival cancelled due to rising costs (BBC Business 2026-04-22 16:09:22)
Organisers say it has not been possible to secure the funding to "deliver this year's event".
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How will car finance compensation payments work? (BBC Business 2026-04-22 14:28:12)
Millions could be entitled to compensation as a result of commission arrangements between lenders and dealers.
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Northern Ireland energy prices 'could stay high into winter' (BBC Business 2026-04-22 11:43:17)
NI Affairs Committee told even if conflict ends immediately it will take time for supply chains to return to normal.
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Flights, food and fuel: What you need to know about the latest inflation figures (BBC Business 2026-04-22 11:39:25)
How high could inflation get? And what could it mean for borrowers and savers around the country?
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Three ways the latest inflation figures affect you (BBC Business 2026-04-22 11:39:25)
How high could inflation get? And what could it mean for borrowers and savers around the country?
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Oil prices fluctuate as Trump extends Iran war ceasefire (BBC Business 2026-04-22 10:45:39)
The president also said the US will continue to blockade Iran's ports until peace talks progress.
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Lufthansa cuts 20,000 summer flights as fuel prices surge (BBC Business 2026-04-22 10:31:29)
The airline is the latest to cut flights as the US-Israel war with Iran sends jet fuel prices soaring.
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McDonald's boss on abuse claims: 'I don't want to talk about the past' (BBC Business 2026-04-22 10:18:15)
A BBC investigation in 2023 heard from more than 100 McDonald's workers in the UK claiming they faced sexual assault, harassment, racism, and bullying
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Could UK interest rates go up? (BBC Business 2026-04-22 10:17:43)
The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.
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Car finance compensation scheme faces challenge and delay (BBC Business 2026-04-22 09:51:48)
The move could further delay payouts to millions of drivers who were mis-sold motor finance.
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Why are UK prices rising more quickly? (BBC Business 2026-04-22 09:32:18)
The war in Iran has pushed UK Inflation further above the Bank of England's 2% target.
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UK inflation rises after Iran war pushes up fuel prices (BBC Business 2026-04-22 08:07:02)
The figures provide the first official look at the impact of the Iran war on the cost of living in the UK.