Day Headlines in Business News: 2026-06-17
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'We had to get out of the way': The backlash over delivery robots (BBC Business 2026-06-17 23:02:05)
As the delivery vehicles increasing take to US streets, bans and protest groups are springing up. -
Interest rates expected to be held by Bank of England (BBC Business 2026-06-17 23:01:11)
The Bank last cut interest rates in December but upheaval in the Middle East has stalled any further reductions. -
Fed holds US interest rates steady as uncertainty over Trump's Iran deal remains (BBC Business 2026-06-17 18:41:12)
The Federal Reserve held rates between 3.5% and 3.75% after Kevin Warsh's first meeting in charge of the central bank. -
Warsh to review how Fed works after holding US interest rates at first meeting (BBC Business 2026-06-17 18:41:12)
The Federal Reserve held rates between 3.5% and 3.75% after Kevin Warsh's first meeting in charge of the central bank. -
Driving test wait time target will not be met until autumn next year (BBC Business 2026-06-17 15:37:05)
The Transport Secretary was aiming to reduce the backlog to seven weeks by the autumn. -
What is happening to UK prices? (BBC Business 2026-06-17 09:24:42)
The war in Iran is expected to push UK Inflation further above the Bank of England's 2% target. -
Inflation unexpectedly steady as food price rises slow (BBC Business 2026-06-17 08:07:45)
Higher petrol prices were offset by slower price rises for meat, dairy and vegetables, according to the ONS. -
Japan raids ice cream giants over price-fixing allegations (BBC Business 2026-06-17 07:33:39)
The investigation on alleged cartel pricing of ice cream comes as Japan faces record summer temperatures. -
Inflation remains at 2.8%, slightly lower than expected (BBC Business 2026-06-17 06:15:55)
Transport costs were rising the fastest, while the cost of food and non-alcoholic beverages fell slightly. -
'It's a unique scenario' - Inside Lidl's first ever pub (BBC Business 2026-06-17 05:24:35)
The supermarket chain Lidl owns and operates The Middle Ale, a 'world first' for the brand. -
Taxi fares set to increase amid rising costs (BBC Business 2026-06-17 05:19:17)
The council agrees to increase the maximum charges for Hackney carriage journeys, amid fears demand may fall.