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- Asda's contract changes are 'just not fair'Posted on October 21, 2019 at 3:17 pm
The supermarket chain says it will fire staff who do not sign up to new terms and conditions. […]
- Drugs firms reach $260m US opioid settlementPosted on October 21, 2019 at 2:58 pm
Four drugs companies avoid a trial over their role in the US opioid crisis by striking a deal. […]
- Waitrose and John Lewis to stop putting plastic toys in Christmas crackersPosted on October 21, 2019 at 11:53 am
The company also plans to ban plastic glitter from its own-brand Christmas range by December 2020. […]
- Brexit deal acceptable, says top Barclays bankerPosted on October 21, 2019 at 9:03 am
Sir Ian Cheshire, chairman of Barclays' UK operations, says business leaders want to see certainty. […]
- 'I lost £4,000 in a call centre scam'Posted on October 21, 2019 at 4:02 am
Indian police shut two call centres and arrest seven people suspected of involvement in the scam. […]
- Top fund manager forced to resign after BBC investigationPosted on October 20, 2019 at 11:02 pm
Mark Denning, who managed billions of dollars of investors' money, broke investment rules, the BBC […]
- 'I lost £4,000 in a call centre scam'Posted on October 20, 2019 at 11:00 pm
Doug Varey was offered security software which turned out to be a frightening and costly scam. […]
- Brexit date downplayed in government advertising shiftPosted on October 20, 2019 at 6:24 pm
The government changes the wording on its Get Ready for Brexit website after Saturday's vote. […]
- 'Brexit uncertainty is harming my business'Posted on October 20, 2019 at 1:55 pm
Rob Tanner is one of a number of small business owners who say the political stalemate is damaging. […]
- Are US billionaires really going to pay more tax?Posted on October 19, 2019 at 11:55 pm
For years, the assumption has been that most Americans are anti-tax, but are attitudes changing? […]
- What's it like working with someone you're married to?Posted on October 19, 2019 at 11:52 pm
Some couples who work together say it makes both partnerships stronger, but it's not always easy to […]
- Syrians in Brazil: 'I am not a millionaire, but I will be'Posted on October 19, 2019 at 11:00 pm
Two Syrian refugee chefs hope their food businesses will make them millionaires in Brazil. […]
- Libor rigging inquiry shut down by Serious Fraud OfficePosted on October 19, 2019 at 11:04 am
The Serious Fraud Office unexpectedly closes an investigation into interest rate fraud. […]
- Bonmarché appoints administratorsPosted on October 19, 2019 at 10:55 am
The chain's 318 shops will remain open while a buyer is sought for the business. […]
- The spectacular fall of money manager Neil WoodfordPosted on October 19, 2019 at 6:49 am
Sacked from his flagship fund, and shutting the business - the story of Neil Woodford and his […]
- Carney: Brexit deal 'positive' for UK economyPosted on October 19, 2019 at 5:33 am
Governor of the Bank of England says deal takes away the threat of a 'disorderly' Brexit. […]
- Are young Brits falling out of love with the cuppa?Posted on October 18, 2019 at 9:02 pm
Demand for builder's tea is falling, while coffee and herbal teas are becoming popular. […]
- Boeing staff texted about 737 Max issue in 2016Posted on October 18, 2019 at 7:36 pm
A pilot allegedly wrote that he had "unknowingly" lied to regulators during tests of the 737 Max. […]
- Ghost nets: Tackling a silent killer of the seasPosted on October 17, 2019 at 11:10 pm
Ghost nets kill huge numbers of marine animals every year, but new tech might help prevent that. […]
- IMF: What is it and why does it matter?Posted on October 17, 2019 at 11:08 pm
The annual meeting of the IMF gets under way in Washington this week. […]
- BA passengers: Cabin fumes affected our healthPosted on October 17, 2019 at 2:38 pm
Passengers on a British Airways flight that filled with smoke mid-air say they're still having […]
- Exchange rates: Why has the value of the pound jumped?Posted on October 17, 2019 at 11:14 am
A simple guide to how currency is valued and what it means for your finances. […]
- My Money: 'BOOM, suddenly £14.99 less rich!'Posted on October 16, 2019 at 11:12 pm
As part of a new BBC blog series, Olivia Davies shares what she's spent her money on this week. […]
- Can a new apple take over the world?Posted on October 16, 2019 at 11:08 pm
Apple growers in Washington state reckon their new variety, the Cosmic Crisp, will be a global hit. […]
- What is the UK's inflation rate?Posted on October 16, 2019 at 11:03 am
A guide to what inflation is and why it matters for household finances. […]
- And 'Lo!' - How the internet was bornPosted on October 15, 2019 at 11:00 pm
Interface Message Processors built the Arpanet, which led to the internet of today. […]
- My way to stop boardroom infightingPosted on October 15, 2019 at 11:00 pm
CEO Gordon Wilson says his way to stop execs infighting is for people to open up about themselves. […]
- Staff back at work in former Thomas Cook shopsPosted on October 14, 2019 at 11:28 pm
Former Thomas Cook staff go back to work in their travel shops. […]
- The hungry 26-year-old who set up a £100m food firmPosted on October 13, 2019 at 11:02 pm
When Timo Boldt realised he wanted to get meal kits delivered, he decided to set up his own firm. […]
- Turning Paris's underground car parks into mushrooms farmsPosted on October 11, 2019 at 9:39 pm
Paris is renovating many of its underground car parks and some are now growing mushrooms. […]
- How the speed camera became a million dollar ideaPosted on October 10, 2019 at 11:13 pm
The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst explains how the speed camera became a million dollar idea. […]