Day Headlines in Business News: 2026-07-01
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Halifax brand to be scrapped after 173 years (BBC Business 2026-07-01 20:09:05)
Lloyds says it remains committed to the town of Halifax and very little will change for customers. -
US blocks long-term renewal of North American trade deal (BBC Business 2026-07-01 18:56:36)
US blocks 16-year North America trade deal renewal, triggering annual rolling reviews -
Bibles, Home Alone and perfume: Six surprising ways Trump made money in 2025 (BBC Business 2026-07-01 17:22:25)
Official documents show the US president made billions of dollars as he returned to the White House. -
Trump's $1.4bn crypto earnings revealed (BBC Business 2026-07-01 14:15:54)
US President Donald Trump made more than $1.4 bn (£750m) last year from business dealings in cryptocurrency, according to his mandatory financial report for 2025. -
Up to 150 ex-WHSmith High Street stores to close as rescue deal approved (BBC Business 2026-07-01 11:31:16)
The sweeping restructuring, approved by a court, will see steep rent cuts on most remaining stores. -
Brewery boss who banned phones and swearing from pubs dies aged 81 (BBC Business 2026-07-01 10:26:40)
Humphrey Smith had been at the helm of the Tadcaster brewer since the 1980s. -
Refunds: Hidden Tricks (BBC Business 2026-07-01 10:02:57)
Struggling to get a refund? Consumer journalist Rebecca Wilcox shares some tips. -
What will the energy cap changes mean for my bills? (BBC Business 2026-07-01 09:45:52)
Typical annual household bills rose by 13% under Ofgem's new energy cap which took effect on 1 July. -
Why is crucial tech vulnerable to the heat? (BBC Business 2026-07-01 07:23:12)
Energy grids and train services are among the vital services that are vulnerable to very hot weather. -
Romesh Ranganathan 'gutted' over bakery closure (BBC Business 2026-07-01 06:53:28)
Coughlans Bakery says it has gone into voluntary liquidation over hikes in national insurance and business rates. -
Trump made more than $1bn from crypto in first year back in office (BBC Business 2026-07-01 01:45:58)
The president earned millions more from real estate, Trump-themed Bibles, watches and other items. -
Anthropic says US lifts export ban on its advanced AI tools (BBC Business 2026-07-01 01:13:36)
Fable and Mythos were abruptly suspended in June over concerns that they could be used by hackers.