Day Headlines in Business News: 2026-07-21
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Carney looking at 'all options' as Trump announces 50% tariffs on Canada (BBC Business 2026-07-21 17:33:22)
The duties mark a major escalation in trade tensions between the North American neighbours. -
Trump: 50% tariffs response to Canada's treatment of US farmers (BBC Business 2026-07-21 17:27:47)
This new round of duties on Canadian goods is fuelling speculation about a potential announcement of new US tariffs on countries across the world. -
Union plans rail strikes over train safety concerns (BBC Business 2026-07-21 16:58:53)
RMT says it has been in dispute with the rail operator since April, following the rollout of the 810 fleet. -
B&M fined £2m over serious food hygiene failings at Birmingham shops (BBC Business 2026-07-21 16:13:13)
Mouse droppings and gnawed food are found after inspections at three stores in Birmingham. -
Three reasons why UK electricity prices are so high (BBC Business 2026-07-21 16:11:14)
The government has announced it will cut VAT on domestic electricity to zero but Britons still pay more for power than many other European nations. -
Lindt's Easter chocolate sales fall after price hike (BBC Business 2026-07-21 15:37:58)
The Swiss chocolate maker adjusts its strategy in response to weaker demand after its price rises. -
Ozempic-maker accuses rival of false advertising (BBC Business 2026-07-21 15:20:10)
Novo Nordisk has launched legal action accusing Eli Lilly of creating "misleading" ads, a claim its rival denies. -
Is the internet broken? (BBC Business 2026-07-21 15:10:43)
75% of the world is online, and in many ways it makes all our lives better. But faced with AI slop, misinformation and toxicity, many people are asking: Is there a better way? -
UK's first sugar factory at risk of closure (BBC Business 2026-07-21 13:57:21)
Over 100 jobs are at risk after British Sugar announced plans to shut one of its four factories. -
Ozempic-maker sues rival, accusing it of false advertising (BBC Business 2026-07-21 13:47:23)
Novo Nordisk, the maker of Wegovy and Ozempic, has launched legal action accusing its arch rival Eli Lilly of false advertising. -
Ryanair broken window may have been caused by 'foreign object' (BBC Business 2026-07-21 13:10:49)
Passenger Ljubisa Karović was partially sucked out of a cabin window on the Boeing aircraft. -
UK borrows less than expected in June but public finances remain a challenge (BBC Business 2026-07-21 10:31:06)
Public finances for last month were better than expected but the UK is carrying major debt. -
Thames Water lenders offer 'golden share' to head off nationalisation (BBC Business 2026-07-21 10:10:59)
The water supplier's lenders are trying to prevent the company from being taken over by the Burnham government -
What does an Andy Burnham-led government mean for your money? (BBC Business 2026-07-21 09:45:21)
The new PM says he will look at how much people can earn before paying tax but admitted changing it would be difficult. -
Minister pressed on electricity bills savings figures (BBC Business 2026-07-21 08:48:18)
The government says a typical home will save about £45 a year when VAT is cut from 5% to 0%. -
UK borrowing falls in June but public finances remain a challenge (BBC Business 2026-07-21 08:45:48)
Public finances for last month were better than expected but the UK is carrying major debt. -
UK government borrowing lower than expected in June (BBC Business 2026-07-21 07:45:04)
Public finances for last month were better than expected but the UK is carrying major debt. -
VAT to be cut from household electricity bills in October (BBC Business 2026-07-21 06:16:54)
Homes will save around £45 a year through the cut announced on Andy Burnham's first full day as prime minister. -
Dad facing difficult summer as food donations plunge (BBC Business 2026-07-21 05:12:55)
Food banks and community larders are warning of an uncertain future. -
Families skipping meals during holidays - charity (BBC Business 2026-07-21 05:10:52)
FareShare Sussex & Surrey says it is facing a "mountain" of need over the school holidays.