Day Headlines in Business News: 2026-07-23
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UK complacent about war threat, warns defence boss (BBC Business 2026-07-23 23:04:19)
The threat of attack has never been higher, the boss of Europe's biggest defence contractor has warned.Dr Charles Woodburn
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UK complacent about war threat, warns BAE boss (BBC Business 2026-07-23 23:04:19)
The threat of attack has never been higher, the boss of Europe's biggest defence contractor has warned.Dr Charles Woodburn
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US imposes tariffs on dozens of trade partners over 'forced labour' imports (BBC Business 2026-07-23 23:03:29)
The tariffs target around 60 trading partners over claims they failed to properly stop forced labour.
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UK mortgage rates rise to highest level for a month (BBC Business 2026-07-23 23:02:10)
Renewed tensions in the Middle East feed through to the costs faced by lenders, pushing up borrowing costs.
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We split bills equally even when one of us earned a lot more (BBC Business 2026-07-23 23:01:08)
Hannah and Max continued to pool finances after Max was made redundant but took "drastic measures" to cut spending.
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Tourist tax introduced in Edinburgh: How much is it and who pays? (BBC Business 2026-07-23 21:46:48)
The Scottish capital has become the first city in the country to introduce a charge for overnight stays.
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US announces tariffs on dozens of countries over forced labour concerns (BBC Business 2026-07-23 21:46:34)
The tariffs target around 60 trading partners over claims they failed to properly stop forced labour.
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Lawmakers push for AI 'kill switch' after OpenAI goes rogue (BBC Business 2026-07-23 20:58:35)
A new bill would let the US government order the shutdown AI models that pose a major public threat.
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Lawmakers push for AI 'kill switch' after OpenAI models go rogue (BBC Business 2026-07-23 20:58:35)
A new bill would let the US government order the shutdown of AI models that pose a public threat.
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Business Daily (BBC Business 2026-07-23 20:30:00)
What tech earnings reveal about AI investment and Donald Trump's tariff talks
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Help for electricity bills as crude oil hits $100 (BBC Business 2026-07-23 19:37:38)
The States of Guernsey said it would give Alderney Electricity £200,000 to offset islanders' bills.
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Google and Tesla shares plunge as AI spending rattles markets (BBC Business 2026-07-23 17:25:10)
As major tech companies race to capitalize on a new wave of AI technology, investors wonder when financial benefits will appear.
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Burnham says 20% business rates cut for English pubs 'a first step' (BBC Business 2026-07-23 15:41:21)
Some hospitality firms will get a discount from next April but hotels and restaurants won't get a cut.
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Pubs cheer business rates relief while other firms 'left out in the cold' (BBC Business 2026-07-23 14:27:37)
Pubs welcomed the support package, while other High Street firms asked why they were left out.
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Oil prices hit $100 for the first time since May (BBC Business 2026-07-23 13:55:56)
The price of Brent crude rose more than 5% on Thursday as the war in the Middle East continues to escalate.
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Help for electricity bills as crude oil nears $100 (BBC Business 2026-07-23 13:24:30)
The States of Guernsey said it would give Alderney Electricity £200,000 to offset islanders' bills.
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Business rate cut not enough, says Michelin-star chef (BBC Business 2026-07-23 12:44:04)
Alex Claridge, owner of The Wilderness in Birmingham, said the proposal did not go far enough.
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Gary Lineker among millionaires asking Andy Burnham to tax them more (BBC Business 2026-07-23 12:18:36)
A group including the former England footballer write to the new PM telling him "we can afford it".
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The Bottom Line (BBC Business 2026-07-23 11:40:00)
What was the best business move of the last 12 months and who made the biggest blunder?
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VAT cut to be applied to Manx electricity bills (BBC Business 2026-07-23 10:40:42)
The 0% rate from October will apply to domestic customers and eligible firms on the Isle of Man.