Day Headlines in Business News: 2026-07-22
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Why the UK is dithering over what to do about e-scooters (BBC Business 2026-07-22 23:51:24)
Why is it taking so long for the government to regulate them, and what are the consequences of delay? -
Airport drop-off fees up by a third - here are the priciest (BBC Business 2026-07-22 23:21:40)
The cost of parking closest to the terminal just for a few minutes has hit £10 at two of the UK's busiest airports. -
Google burning through cash with spiralling AI costs (BBC Business 2026-07-22 23:02:32)
The company said earlier this year it expected to spend as much as $190bn on AI investments. -
Aston Martin secures £550m loan deal (BBC Business 2026-07-22 18:02:05)
The luxury car maker says the loans will be used to fund current and future product plans. -
Former Lloyd's of London boss's relationship breached rules, firm says (BBC Business 2026-07-22 15:50:25)
The insurance market's chairman said the CEO's conduct "fell significantly below the standards expected of him". -
Minister to bring forward storm compensation law (BBC Business 2026-07-22 14:04:16)
It comes despite the independent Utility Regulator saying it is not the right time to do so. -
Ex-Southern Water boss among four charged over alleged plan to manipulate water tests (BBC Business 2026-07-22 13:51:38)
Matthew Wright is accused alongside three others of trying to save the firm millions in penalties. -
Bus travellers respond to fare reduction (BBC Business 2026-07-22 13:14:03)
'It's going to help us' - public respond to bus fare cut. -
I travel four hours on a bus per day - the bus fare cap will save me £500 a year (BBC Business 2026-07-22 12:58:55)
The BBC speaks to people around the country about their view on the newly-announced bus fare cap. -
OpenAI says its AI went rogue and launched 'unprecedented' cyber-attack (BBC Business 2026-07-22 11:40:11)
It is one of the first publicly disclosed cyber-attacks carried out by AI without direct human involvement. -
What's happening to UK interest rates and what does it mean for mortgages? (BBC Business 2026-07-22 11:19:06)
The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions. -
What is happening to UK prices? (BBC Business 2026-07-22 10:16:39)
UK inflation dropped slightly in June 2026, but higher energy costs are expected to push it back up. -
Food prices have fallen – but inflation expected to rise from here (BBC Business 2026-07-22 10:10:01)
June's fall in inflation will be welcomed by the new prime minister but analysts warn the fall is temporary. -
Some food prices have fallen – but inflation expected to rise from here (BBC Business 2026-07-22 10:10:01)
June's fall in inflation will be welcomed by the new prime minister but analysts warn the fall is temporary. -
Transport secretary quizzed on bus fare change (BBC Business 2026-07-22 08:00:27)
Labour MP is asked about the lowering of the bus fare cap, after Starmer increased it in 2025. -
Will your job be replaced by AI? Here are the roles most affected (BBC Business 2026-07-22 07:40:33)
Artificial Intelligence companies make vast claims about their tools replacing human labour - our charts show what's happening. -
Food prices rise at slowest rate in nearly two years (BBC Business 2026-07-22 07:27:04)
June's fall in inflation will be welcomed by the new prime minister but analysts warn the fall is temporary. -
Lower fuel prices help drive inflation down to 2.6% (BBC Business 2026-07-22 06:07:47)
Economists had expected inflation to fall slightly. -
Inflation falls slightly to 2.6% (BBC Business 2026-07-22 06:07:47)
Economists had expected inflation to fall slightly. -
Most bust fares in England to be capped at £2 from January (BBC Business 2026-07-22 06:05:29)
The government says the policy will "help with the cost of living and give people the breathing space they need"