Day Headlines in Business News: 2026-06-18
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The artificial ice pyramids saving India's mountain villages (BBC Business 2026-06-18 23:11:07)
Himalayan villages are creating artificial glaciers to guarantee water for their crops in the spring. -
'He hid the a la carte menu': Who should pay on the first date (BBC Business 2026-06-18 23:09:19)
Some insist on splitting the bill, others say the asker should pay, while many still see a man paying as romantic. -
Five ways the Iran peace deal could affect you and your money (BBC Business 2026-06-18 23:06:20)
With fuel and gas prices having fallen in recent days, we look at how the end of hostitlities might affect you - in five charts. -
Brexit cost 6% of UK economy, Bank of England company data suggests (BBC Business 2026-06-18 23:05:05)
Analysis showed how much the UK could have grown if it had not exited the EU. -
'Do not travel' advice for Dubai dropped (BBC Business 2026-06-18 15:36:42)
Thousands of Brits were left stranded in the Middle East when the US-Iran war broke out in early 2026. -
Heathrow's 'critical' expansion blueprint released (BBC Business 2026-06-18 15:07:21)
A consultation is launched on the Heathrow expansion, outlining conditions for the project to go ahead. -
Finance-help scheme 'unlocks £1.4m' for residents (BBC Business 2026-06-18 14:07:46)
The council's Boost project has now teamed up with Citizens Advice to help more people access income. -
CrossCountry ranked Britain's worst train operator (BBC Business 2026-06-18 13:14:45)
Transport Focus asks it to reduce delays and provide better information during disruption. -
Interest rates held as Bank warns of impact of high energy prices (BBC Business 2026-06-18 12:50:33)
The Bank last cut interest rates in December but upheaval in the Middle East has stalled any further reductions. -
What's happening to UK interest rates and what does it mean? (BBC Business 2026-06-18 11:51:44)
The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions. -
Interest rates kept on hold at 3.75% (BBC Business 2026-06-18 11:09:25)
The Bank last cut interest rates in December but upheaval in the Middle East has stalled any further reductions. -
Number of job vacancies hits five year-low (BBC Business 2026-06-18 08:44:12)
Latest figures suggest companies are becoming more cautious about taking on new staff. -
Deputy launches proposal to reduce fuel duty (BBC Business 2026-06-18 08:40:35)
A local deputy wants to reduce fuel duty on the island by 10p a litre. -
'I won't be able to afford to eat before long' (BBC Business 2026-06-18 08:25:53)
About a third of households using food banks in the South Cotswolds are doing so for the first time. -
People starting new jobs at lowest level in five years (BBC Business 2026-06-18 07:30:57)
The Office for National Statistics says some areas of the jobs market are weakening, as vacancies continue to fall. -
Why has Texas set its sights on London? (BBC Business 2026-06-18 05:03:39)
Texas, which once had an embassy in London, strengthens its ties with the capital by opening a new trade office. -
Apple to raise prices as AI boom pushes up chip costs (BBC Business 2026-06-18 02:41:01)
The firm's outgoing boss Tim Cook did not say when prices will rise or which products will be affected. -
Apple to raise prices due to memory chip costs (BBC Business 2026-06-18 02:13:20)
The firm's outgoing boss Tim Cook did not say when prices will rise or which products will be affected.