Day Headlines in Business News: 2026-07-09
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Pressure builds on Europe's biggest port to be greener (BBC Business 2026-07-09 23:00:51)
A lawsuit demands that the Port of Rotterdam moves faster to cut its dependence on fossil fuel firms. -
We saved £6,000 on holidays by swapping homes with strangers (BBC Business 2026-07-09 23:00:38)
The BBC looks at the growing trend of people swapping homes to cut holiday costs. -
Interest rates may need to rise this year, says Bank of England economist (BBC Business 2026-07-09 17:37:11)
Chief economist at the Bank of England says slower growth and inflationary pressures mean rate rise needed -
Big fall in oil, gas and cargo ships taking US-backed Hormuz route after new strikes (BBC Business 2026-07-09 14:41:54)
Data shows a decline in the number of ships - many carrying oil and gas - going through the waterway after attacks this week. -
Porn site company fined £630,000 over failed age checks (BBC Business 2026-07-09 11:29:31)
Ofcom has fined a slew of sites it says are failing to prevent children accessing their adult content. -
Welfare cuts: What's been happening with Pip and universal credit? (BBC Business 2026-07-09 11:11:18)
The government commissioned a review into Pip last year after it was forced to water down planned cuts to benefits. -
Jackdaw boss warns of winter fuel shortage risk if gas field not approved (BBC Business 2026-07-09 10:20:40)
Adura says the UK government must approve North Sea production urgently to avoid domestic supply shortages. -
How can I get air conditioning in my home and how much does it cost? (BBC Business 2026-07-09 10:00:08)
As summers in the UK get hotter, is it time for air conditioning to become a permanent feature in most homes? -
Life of Sizewell B extended by another 20 years (BBC Business 2026-07-09 05:27:18)
The power plant was due to reach the end of its life in 2035 but will now continue until 2055. -
Jackdaw boss warns of winter fuel shortages if gas field not approved (BBC Business 2026-07-09 05:04:17)
Adura says the UK government must approve North Sea production urgently to avoid domestic supply shortages.