Day Headlines in Business News: 2026-08-14
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Protein or pickled garlic? What's new in ice cream (BBC Business 2026-08-14 21:20:19)
There's a constant battle in ice cream to come up with new flavours and to keep costs down. -
Why is Selena Gomez being sued? (BBC Business 2026-08-14 16:59:53)
BBC journalist Ana Guerra-Moore looks at why investors who backed Wondermind Global are claiming the pop star failed to fulfil promises. -
Royal Parks gardeners to strike over pay (BBC Business 2026-08-14 16:23:35)
Staff employed by sub-contractor Idverde are to strike after rejecting a 70p per hour pay rise. -
Electric vehicle sales targets could be cut after pressure from car makers (BBC Business 2026-08-14 14:08:21)
The government says it is considering cutting the new electric car sales target from 80% to 50% by 2030. -
Temporary ban on sale of disposable BBQs over wildfire risk (BBC Business 2026-08-14 13:42:11)
Government issues a temporary ban on the sale of disposable barbeques as they pose a "significant risk to the public". -
Selena Gomez sued for alleged fraud over mental health company (BBC Business 2026-08-14 11:32:05)
Investors say the actor and singer did not take an "active role" in the company as promised. -
US says dozens of countries helped China dodge Trump's tariffs (BBC Business 2026-08-14 03:09:48)
A new US report said China had moved goods through nations with lower tariffs to dodge higher levies.