Day Headlines in Business News: 2026-07-15
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Celebrity influencers paid up to £1m to advertise deodorant on Instagram (BBC Business 2026-07-15 23:00:42)
The chief executive of Wild reveals what happens behind the scenes of social media posts. -
Buffett calls Bill Gates relationship with Epstein 'distasteful' (BBC Business 2026-07-15 22:25:35)
The billionaire investor's firm has stopped giving donations to the Microsoft co-founder's charity. -
Salary information to be shown on job ads under new laws (BBC Business 2026-07-15 18:46:26)
The government argues the move would help jobseekers and could reduce pay discrimination claims. -
SpaceX share price drops below stock market debut (BBC Business 2026-07-15 18:11:57)
Share trading in Elon Musk’s rocket company has been volatile since it went public a month ago. -
Burnham faces crucial choice for chancellor as battle for No 11 continues (BBC Business 2026-07-15 17:13:06)
Whoever Burnham appoints to the key role will send a signal of his intent, writes Iain Watson. -
Steel nationalisation takes step closer (BBC Business 2026-07-15 16:12:10)
The new legislation would see Scunthorpe-based British Steel brought into public ownership. -
British Steel nationalisation takes step closer (BBC Business 2026-07-15 16:12:10)
The new legislation would see Scunthorpe-based British Steel brought into public ownership. -
EasyJet passengers stuck on tarmac for hours when plane couldn't refuel (BBC Business 2026-07-15 15:31:23)
One passenger said she only got home at 06:00 after being stuck on the runway in the middle of the night. -
Brewdog co-founder James Watt launches bid to buy back beer firm (BBC Business 2026-07-15 15:14:39)
Watt says he has made an offer to buy back the craft beer business months after it was sold to a US company. -
Money Box (BBC Business 2026-07-15 14:30:00)
New regulations start for shoppers using Buy Now, Pay Later. -
Cash-strapped Thames Water poses big test for Burnham (BBC Business 2026-07-15 12:09:08)
Despite returning to profit after hiking bills 40%, the deeply troubled company is far from out of the woods. -
Don't panic - five ways to stop your kids' endless scrolling (BBC Business 2026-07-15 11:13:40)
Parenting experts share their tips on how to keep children's screen time under control. -
Several flights diverted after plane blocks Gatwick runway (BBC Business 2026-07-15 10:23:27)
An Easyjet flight had to land at Stanstead Airport instead, but then became stuck there when it couldn't find fuel. -
What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed? (BBC Business 2026-07-15 08:49:33)
We look at the different circumstances that affect you if you're due a refund for cancelled or delayed flights. -
How will Buy Now Pay Later changes affect you? (BBC Business 2026-07-15 08:43:15)
Consumers should be better protected as Buy Now Pay Later lenders now require authorisation to operate. -
Midnight social media curfew proposed for UK teens aged 16 and 17 (BBC Business 2026-07-15 07:58:47)
The government says it will improve teenagers' lives but campaigners call it a "missed opportunity". -
Thames Water returns to profit after raising bills (BBC Business 2026-07-15 07:35:29)
The UK's largest water company reported a post-tax profit for the 12 months to the end of March, but its net debt also swelled. -
Trump threatens to bomb bridges and power plants unless Iran resumes talks (BBC Business 2026-07-15 03:57:17)
Trump's comments aired as the two countries exchanged fire for the fourth day in a row and the US resumed blockading Iranian ports. -
China economic growth falls sharply, missing target (BBC Business 2026-07-15 03:26:47)
Weak demand domestically and the impact of the Iran war on oil prices overshadowed the country's strong exports. -
Xbox workers stunned after jobs 'bloodbath' (BBC Business 2026-07-15 00:09:04)
The video game giant owned by Microsoft plans to let 3,200 workers go. Will it be a big reset or a system crash?