Day Headlines in Business News: 2026-08-17
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To joke or not to joke?: How to write a good out-of-office message (BBC Business 2026-08-17 23:00:41)
As we hit peak holiday season, the BBC looks at the dos and don'ts of composing a good out-of-office message. -
Fifa official sacked after Infantino plan criticism (BBC Business 2026-08-17 20:46:08)
Senior Fifa figure Kevin Lamour is sacked by football's world governing body three weeks after criticising its president Gianni Infantino. -
Does Reform's plan to cut £50bn in welfare spending add up? (BBC Business 2026-08-17 19:54:08)
BBC Verify breaks down what the party says it wants to do to cut the benefits bill - and how realistic it is. -
Film commission backs Amazon MGM expansion of studios (BBC Business 2026-08-17 18:03:39)
The Berkshire film studio was previously home to iconic horror studio Hammer Films. -
Film commission backs Amazon MGM expansion of Berkshire studios (BBC Business 2026-08-17 18:03:39)
The Berkshire film studio was previously home to iconic horror studio Hammer Films. -
Viral vodka brand Au set to sell for £500m to BuzzBallz owner (BBC Business 2026-08-17 12:43:09)
The distinctive gold Au bottles have become a staple of poolside parties in Ibiza and Dubai. -
'I used food banks while my ex owed thousands in child maintenance' (BBC Business 2026-08-17 12:27:55)
Parents have told BBC Panorama the agency tasked with helping to secure financial support for children after separation or divorce is driving them to breaking point. -
Swansea Au Vodka reportedly in talks over £500m sale to BuzzBallz owner (BBC Business 2026-08-17 11:49:12)
Au Vodka co-owner Charlie Morgan earned infamy in 2013 after being kicked by the Chelsea footballer. -
Virgin takes step towards running Channel Tunnel rail services (BBC Business 2026-08-17 09:47:51)
Firm wants to run up to 20 daily journeys to Europe but it must get additional approval for overseas tracks. -
Instagram and Facebook could change forever if Meta loses child privacy trial (BBC Business 2026-08-17 05:00:25)
US states are suing the social media giant to force an overhaul of its platforms for young users. -
Sainsbury's branch halts AI use as shopper ejected (BBC Business 2026-08-17 04:57:21)
Matt Arnold says he was asked to leave the store after being wrongly flagged as a shoplifter. -
Ferrari's first ever electric car sold for record $40m (BBC Business 2026-08-17 02:22:04)
The Luce's launch drew backlash from some commentators who said it broke from the brand's signature dramatic styling. -
Ferrari's first ever electric car sold for record $40m at auction (BBC Business 2026-08-17 01:47:33)
The Luce's launch drew backlash from some commentators who said it broke from the brand's signature dramatic styling.