Day Headlines in Business News: 2026-07-13
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UAE condemns Iran's 'brazen' attack on tankers as US launches fresh strikes (BBC Business 2026-07-13 23:42:24)
The third consecutive night of US strikes on Iran came as Trump announced a 20% charge as part of a new blockade on the strait.
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California leads lawsuit to block Paramount Warner Bros mega merger (BBC Business 2026-07-13 23:17:32)
The state, where the both studios have headquarters, has joined 11 others to halt the deal.
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Is tracking your food purchases good for your health? (BBC Business 2026-07-13 23:04:58)
Food tracking apps are popular, but are they a good way to make us eat a healthier diet?
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'I don't want to seem tight': How much should you give to the year-end teacher collection? (BBC Business 2026-07-13 23:02:11)
Collecting money for a joint present might overcome the competitive gift-giving, but it can still cause friction.
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How to navigate the awkward year-end teacher 'thank you' collection (BBC Business 2026-07-13 23:02:11)
Collecting money for a joint present might overcome the competitive gift-giving, but it can still cause friction.
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The secretive crypto firm backed by Farage's biggest donor (BBC Business 2026-07-13 23:00:59)
Tether is a giant in crytocurrency, an industry that Nigel Farage believes the UK should be embracing.
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The mysterious crypto firm backed by Farage's biggest donor (BBC Business 2026-07-13 23:00:59)
Tether is a giant in crytocurrency, an industry that Nigel Farage believes the UK should be embracing.
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Trump reinstates Iran port blockade and vows 20% charge on cargo passing through Hormuz (BBC Business 2026-07-13 20:06:14)
The US president also says Washington will impose a 20% charge on all cargo shipped through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Paramount and Warner Bros sued to block $110bn mega merger (BBC Business 2026-07-13 18:25:05)
A dozen US states are taking legal action to halt the largest media consolidation in Hollywood history.
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Volkswagen planning to cut up to 100,000 jobs globally (BBC Business 2026-07-13 16:19:15)
The group, which includes Porsche and Audi, has faced a steep fall in profits and tough competition from China.
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UK-Switzerland deal to scrap roaming charges and allow Britons to use e-gates (BBC Business 2026-07-13 16:05:13)
The UK signs a new services deal with Switzerland it says will increase exports by £5.2bn annually "in the long run".
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The SpaceX IPO made history. One month on has it lost momentum? (BBC Business 2026-07-13 07:19:57)
A month on from the firm's stock market debut, the reality of how SpaceX currently makes money has seemed to come into clearer focus.
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Demand for baby bank growing faster than donations (BBC Business 2026-07-13 05:18:33)
The charity says it gave out 36,400 items of child clothing and 536 tubs of formula milk in 2025.
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The SpaceX IPO made history. Is the excitement still there? (BBC Business 2026-07-13 05:01:54)
A month on from the firm's stock market debut, the reality of how SpaceX currently makes money has seemed to come into clearer focus.
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US and Iran trade fire as tensions rise over Strait of Hormuz (BBC Business 2026-07-13 05:00:46)
Within hours of fresh US attacks, Iran said it had struck US military bases in Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain.
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10 years of Pokémon Go and the millions still trying to catch 'em all (BBC Business 2026-07-13 00:07:00)
Michael Steranka, vice president at the mobile game's owner Scopely, says it has always been about bringing people together.