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Rishi Sunak defends Kemi Badenoch in Post Office clash

BBC Business News - Tue, 20/02/2024 - 13:07
The business secretary is embroiled in a row over compensation in the Post Office scandal.

Tesco changes how it shows Clubcard prices after row

BBC Business News - Tue, 20/02/2024 - 13:01
The price per unit will now be displayed alongside the total price to make it easier to compare deals.

Tate & Lyle's Golden Syrup rebrand drops dead lion

BBC Business News - Tue, 20/02/2024 - 11:36
Tate & Lyle's Sugars, which owns the product, claims a new logo will appeal to modern shoppers.

Drone rules may change to allow medical deliveries

BBC Business News - Tue, 20/02/2024 - 10:50
The UK's aviation regulator is proposing to allow drones to be flown out of sight of their pilot.

Baby formula milk investigated over high price concerns

BBC Business News - Tue, 20/02/2024 - 08:45
Parents could be saving up to £500 in baby's first year, according to the UK's competition watchdog.

Gloucestershire vertical farm is one of UK's 'most advanced'

BBC Business News - Tue, 20/02/2024 - 04:15
Salad crops are grown indoors under lights three times faster than in traditional agriculture.

Japan's discount store pioneer Hirotake Yano dies

BBC Business News - Tue, 20/02/2024 - 02:07
The billionaire owner of the so-called 100 yen store passed away at the age of 80, the firm says.

Cameron government knew Post Office ditched Horizon IT investigation

BBC Business News - Tue, 20/02/2024 - 00:35
Documents show the secret investigation may have helped wrongly accused postmasters prove their innocence.

The staff shortage in India's special effects industry

BBC Business News - Mon, 19/02/2024 - 23:56
With international studios sending more work to India, the industry is struggling to train enough staff.

Kemi Badenoch says ex-Post Office chair claims 'made up'

BBC Business News - Mon, 19/02/2024 - 19:37
There is "no evidence" Henry Staunton was told to stall compensation, the business secretary says.

Crew abandon British-registered cargo ship off Yemen after Houthi attack

BBC Business News - Mon, 19/02/2024 - 17:18
The missile strike by the Houthis on the British-registered vessel is one of the most damaging yet.

Israel's economy shrinks more than expected on Gaza war

BBC Business News - Mon, 19/02/2024 - 17:01
Its gross domestic product contracted by far more than expected in the wake of the conflict with Gaza.

Stats watchdog criticises Treasury tax cut claims

BBC Business News - Mon, 19/02/2024 - 13:20
Two Treasury ministers, Laura Trott and Bim Afolami, have been criticised over recent claims on tax cuts.

New controls on holiday lets to be introduced

BBC Business News - Mon, 19/02/2024 - 11:30
From the summer, planning permission may be needed to turn homes into new short-term lets.

Currys takeover battle looms as JD.com eyes bid

BBC Business News - Mon, 19/02/2024 - 08:50
The Chinese e-commerce firm joins US investor Elliot as a possible bidder for the UK retail group.

Lunar New Year: China tourism spending tops pre-Covid levels

BBC Business News - Mon, 19/02/2024 - 03:17
The figures mark some rare good news for the world's second-largest economy.

Post Office not asked to stall payouts, says government

BBC Business News - Sun, 18/02/2024 - 14:00
Claims by the ex-Post Office chairman that he was asked to delay compensation to help the government are denied.

Currys rejects £700m takeover approach from US firm Elliott

BBC Business News - Sun, 18/02/2024 - 10:11
The electrical goods retailer says the proposal "significantly undervalued" the business.

Donald Trump launches own-brand shoes after $355m fraud fine

BBC Business News - Sun, 18/02/2024 - 06:39
The ex-president promoted gold-coloured shoes priced at $399 at a sneaker convention in Philadelphia.

Post Office scandal: £10k pay-out 'cruel', says bankrupt victim

BBC Business News - Fri, 16/02/2024 - 22:32
"I now have no career, no money, no pension, no nothing... they took that all away," Tony Downey tells the BBC.