Day Headlines in Business News: 2026-07-19
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This farmer wanted to quit the cocaine industry - he couldn't (BBC Business 2026-07-19 23:18:03)
Colombians who grow cocaine's raw material bemoan a lack of support to help them switch crops. -
Are you a parent missing out on £27 a week? Here's how to check (BBC Business 2026-07-19 23:16:47)
Thousands of new parents fail to claim child benefit until it is too late to receive some of the money, HMRC says. -
My fitness tracker knew I was pregnant before I did (BBC Business 2026-07-19 23:09:18)
Ravika is one of hundreds of women who are noticing early pregnancy signs through the data on their fitness trackers. -
Thames Water lenders preparing legal challenge in event of Burnham nationalisation (BBC Business 2026-07-19 18:35:16)
The BBC understands creditors would would pursue payment in full of the outstanding debts, in the multi-billions of pounds. -
Anger as water supply misery continues for second day (BBC Business 2026-07-19 13:06:45)
Residents in Kent describe South East Water as "incompetently useless" as supply issues continue. -
Chinese firm seeks compensation over British Steel nationalisation (BBC Business 2026-07-19 10:59:07)
Jingye said it will take action "through legal means to the very end" after the UK government nationalised British Steel. -
Is Burnham promising a new dawn for North Sea oil and gas? (BBC Business 2026-07-19 09:52:48)
The incoming PM is expected to announce fresh support for the North Sea from day one of his premiership. -
New EU border system tripling time at passport control, airport boss says (BBC Business 2026-07-19 01:47:59)
Ryanair has also warned passengers travelling to Europe this summer to prepare for extended waits. -
The hidden cost of the night shift and how to sleep it off (BBC Business 2026-07-19 00:01:55)
More than three million people in the UK work night shifts, which can greatly impact their health. What can be done to help them?