Day Headlines in Business News: 2026-07-20
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Why Andy Burnham will find it so tricky to unite Britain (BBC Business 2026-07-20 23:49:02)
Is there any common ground left?
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Craft and keyboard: The trainees mastering tech and age-old skills (BBC Business 2026-07-20 23:07:40)
Firms have to balance hi-tech and age-old skills when training up young workers.
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'I made £100,000 of TikTok sales in one day': The business of live shopping (BBC Business 2026-07-20 23:06:04)
Buying on social media live streams is fast becoming regular consumer behaviour for many.
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Trump imposes 50% tariff on Canadian imports (BBC Business 2026-07-20 22:02:42)
The duties take effect within 30 days and mark a major escalation in trade tensions between the North American neighbours.
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The 20-somethings betting big on tech stocks (BBC Business 2026-07-20 22:00:41)
The BBC hears from people about the risks and rewards of investing in technology shares.
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Thousands of websites taken down for illegal World Cup streams (BBC Business 2026-07-20 20:08:56)
More than 1,000 illegal streaming sites were shut down in the US during the tournament, with a similar amount blocked in Colombia.
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Merger deal between Paramount and Warner Bros paused by judge (BBC Business 2026-07-20 19:48:13)
US court temporarily stops Paramount and Warner Bros merging after 12 states launched legal action.
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Paramount and Warner Bros mega merger paused by judge (BBC Business 2026-07-20 19:48:13)
US court temporarily stops Paramount and Warner Bros merging after 12 states launched legal action.
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John Healey becomes chancellor weeks after shock resignation from defence job (BBC Business 2026-07-20 18:44:55)
The former defence secretary is seen as a safe pair of hands - and is now in charge of the government's finances.
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Who is new chancellor John Healey? Labour veteran who quit as defence secretary (BBC Business 2026-07-20 18:44:55)
The former defence secretary is seen as a safe pair of hands - and is now in charge of the government's finances.
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Healey seen as 'safe pair of hands' as he is appointed chancellor (BBC Business 2026-07-20 18:34:58)
The BBC's Economics Editor Faisal Islam outlines the challenges facing the new chancellor.
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Burnham has big ideas - but what will they cost? (BBC Business 2026-07-20 16:51:54)
Every tricky decision and trade off is being watched by the country and the markets at the same time
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West Africa signs off $25bn mega gas-pipeline plan (BBC Business 2026-07-20 15:52:55)
A 6,000km pipeline running along the Atlantic coast of 14 countries is to be built starting in 2028.
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AliExpress fined record €550m by EU for allowing sale of illegal goods (BBC Business 2026-07-20 13:44:55)
The Chinese retailer allowed unsafe toys and counterfeit clothes to be sold on its site, says the EU.
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South East Water hosepipe ban to affect 2.4 million people (BBC Business 2026-07-20 13:24:32)
South East Water says customers in Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire will face a ban.
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Burnham promises help with your money. How could it affect you? (BBC Business 2026-07-20 13:03:23)
New Prime Minister Andy Burnham says he wants life to be more affordable, but how could he do it?
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What does a Burnham-led government mean for your money? (BBC Business 2026-07-20 12:15:20)
New Prime Minister Andy Burnham says he wants life to be more affordable, but how could he do it?
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Jobs, benefits and taxes: What Andy Burnham means for your finances (BBC Business 2026-07-20 09:03:48)
The person in charge of the country will change but the financial challenges remain the same.
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Jobs, borrowing and taxes: Andy Burnham's economic challenges (BBC Business 2026-07-20 09:03:48)
The person in charge of the country will change but the financial challenges remain the same.
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Ryanair profits drop as Iran war puts off passengers and lifts fuel costs (BBC Business 2026-07-20 07:26:56)
The Irish airline said oil prices had increased costs meanwhile Brent crude surpassed $90.