Day Headlines in Business News: 2026-09-04
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Trump calls for interest rate cut after jobs figures raise hike bets (BBC Business 2026-09-04 17:23:13)
The president's remarks came as stronger-than-expected jobs figures added to growing expectations that rates could be increased.
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1986: Manchester's second-hand fashion mecca (BBC Business 2026-09-04 15:26:09)
Designer Jeff Banks visited Affleck’s Palace, an indoor emporium selling vintage clothing.
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Surprisingly strong US jobs figures fuel rate rise bets (BBC Business 2026-09-04 13:39:33)
The number of roles added to the US economy increased by 162,000 in August, almost triple the 56,000 forecast.
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UK petrol prices hit highest level since Iran war began (BBC Business 2026-09-04 13:05:52)
The price of unleaded hits 163p a litre, according to motoring group the RAC, as oil prices remain elevated.
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Xbox caps cloud gaming at 15 hours a month for Game Pass subscribers (BBC Business 2026-09-04 11:48:24)
Xbox said the limits were due to the rising cost of cloud gaming, and would allow it to invest more in its performance
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Stock up on food to prepare for extreme weather, minister warns (BBC Business 2026-09-04 10:40:23)
Dame Angela Eagle warns the weather event could lead to extreme storms this winter.
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Stock up on food to prepare for extreme weather, minister says (BBC Business 2026-09-04 10:40:23)
Dame Angela Eagle warns the weather event could lead to extreme storms this winter.
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Firmus Energy customers face price increase (BBC Business 2026-09-04 10:00:59)
Customers in the Ten Towns area will see a 8.98% increase and 12.5% for Greater Belfast.
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US diesel prices hit an all-time-high (BBC Business 2026-09-04 09:59:50)
Fuel prices have soared since the Iran conflict began at the end of February, mirroring the surge in wholesale oil prices.
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Mum says 'no fat left to trim' on household costs as water bills set for 42% rise (BBC Business 2026-09-04 09:01:16)
Water companies were given the green light to increase bills for customers earlier this month.
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Mum says 'no fat left to trim' on household costs amid 42% rise in water bills (BBC Business 2026-09-04 09:01:16)
Water companies were given the green light to increase bills for customers earlier this month.
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Greggs, H&M and Space NK - how to get birthday freebies and why there's a catch (BBC Business 2026-09-04 07:19:06)
Cake, coffee, make-up and burgers are just some of the free things you can get on your birthday.
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Prosecco, cakes and beauty products - how to get birthday freebies and why there's a catch (BBC Business 2026-09-04 07:19:06)
Cake, coffee, make-up and burgers are just some of the free things you can get on your birthday.
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Would you lie to get a birthday freebie? (BBC Business 2026-09-04 05:52:58)
We ask people in London if they would fib about their birthday to get a free treat from a shop or restaurant.
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From 'dog fruit' to darling: India's avocado boom (BBC Business 2026-09-04 05:09:02)
Demand for avocados is booming in India and local growers hope to grab more of the market.
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Argentine leader threatens to sanction oil firms and reiterates Falklands claim (BBC Business 2026-09-04 05:01:33)
Javier Milei reiterates his country's claim on the British overseas territory, saying the "winds of change" favour it.
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Argentina to sanction oil firms as Falklands dispute with UK heats up (BBC Business 2026-09-04 04:04:42)
Javier Milei reiterates his country's claim on the British overseas territory, saying the "winds of change" favour it.
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Volkswagen board approves plan to cut another 50,000 jobs (BBC Business 2026-09-04 01:20:32)
The group - which includes Audi, Porsche, Skoda as well as the VW brand - plans to cut a total of 100,000 by 2030.
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Volkswagen board approves plan to cut 100,000 jobs (BBC Business 2026-09-04 00:18:25)
The group - which includes Audi, Porsche, Skoda as well as the VW brand - said in March that it would cut 50,000 roles.