Day Headlines in Business News: 2026-07-30
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Apple warns of future 'supply constraints' for Mac, iPhone, iPad (BBC Business 2026-07-30 23:25:42)
Shares of Apple plunged on a warning of slower sales in the coming months.
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Thames Water boss says leakage targets 'not realistic' (BBC Business 2026-07-30 23:06:37)
Chris Weston said Thames wanted "to do better" but some of its targets were not achievable.
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'I pay £580 a month to live in a disused care home': Property guardians show us around (BBC Business 2026-07-30 23:05:41)
Could you live communally in a disused building in exchange for a heavily discounted rent? Property guardians show us around.
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India wants to join the strawberry superpowers (BBC Business 2026-07-30 22:04:09)
Indian strawberry farmers rely on varieties imported from the US and Europe, but that could change.
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Andy Burnham to give regional mayors share of income tax (BBC Business 2026-07-30 21:32:09)
The prime minister says the move will give power to "every postcode" but critics say the plans lack detail.
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British Airways flight called mayday on approach to Heathrow (BBC Business 2026-07-30 17:34:26)
The call was made on an Airbus A320 flying from Dusseldorf airport in Germany on 6 July following two stall warnings.
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Burnham says he told Trump UK will be pragmatic about North Sea oil (BBC Business 2026-07-30 16:19:08)
Andy Burnham says he told the US president he couldn't ignore North Sea resources when people are struggling.
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US economic growth sees surprise slowdown in second quarter (BBC Business 2026-07-30 14:24:41)
The economy grew at an annual rate of 1.5% in the three months to June, down from 2.1% seen in the previous quarter.
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Bank holds interest rates but says it is ready to raise them if Iran war escalates (BBC Business 2026-07-30 14:01:19)
The Bank also expects the economy to grow more than previously forecast this year, although uncertainties remain because of the Iran war.
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Hundreds of jobs to go at Jaguar Land Rover (BBC Business 2026-07-30 13:47:03)
The car giant says it expects fewer than 300 people will lose their jobs.
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US economic growth slows unexpectedly in second quarter (BBC Business 2026-07-30 13:46:10)
The economy grew at an annual rate of 1.5% in the three months to June, down from 2.1% seen in the previous quarter.
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What's happening to UK interest rates and what does it mean for mortgages? (BBC Business 2026-07-30 12:08:31)
The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.
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Interest rates held as Bank of England says inflation set to rise (BBC Business 2026-07-30 11:47:55)
The Bank also expects the economy to grow more than previously forecast this year, although uncertainties remain because of the Iran war.
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Virtual interviews don't show bosses your personality, says Burnham (BBC Business 2026-07-30 09:48:21)
Interviews online may not allow young people to "shine" and communicate their "passion", the prime minister says.
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Shell profits double as oil prices rise due to Iran war (BBC Business 2026-07-30 07:11:44)
Disruption to global supplies of oil and liquid natural gas through the Strait of Hormuz has pushed up prices.
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The once destroyed community that's now a global energy giant (BBC Business 2026-07-30 02:08:24)
A US county wiped out by a hurricane is now the world's largest exporter of liquified natural gas.
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The once-destroyed community that's now a global energy giant (BBC Business 2026-07-30 02:08:24)
A US county wiped out by a hurricane is now the world's largest exporter of liquified natural gas.
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Wiped out by a hurricane, this US community is now a global energy giant (BBC Business 2026-07-30 02:08:24)
A US county flattened by Hurricane Rita is now the world's largest exporter of liquified natural gas.
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Burnham says nuclear sub investment will protect UK and boost jobs (BBC Business 2026-07-30 00:52:12)
Speaking ahead of a visit to Barrow-in-Furness, the PM seeks to stress the economic benefits of defence spending.
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Trump considering AI controls after OpenAI hacking incidents (BBC Business 2026-07-30 00:41:28)
It marks a change of tone for his administration, which has taken a more hands-off approach to the technology.