Entries by BBC News - Business

Oprah Winfrey to leave board of Weight Watchers

The celebrity recently revealed she used weight-loss drugs as a "maintenance tool."

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Winklevoss crypto firm Gemini to return $1.1bn to customers

Gemini was co-founded by twins Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss - known for their legal dispute with Facebook.

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US lawmakers reach deal to temporarily avert government shutdown

The tentative budget agreement still needs to be voted on by the full House and Senate.

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Family lose £165 Ryanair check-in dispute

An airline dispute resolution scheme ruled that had Damian Lloyd had checked out his family.

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Wendy’s denies plans for surge pricing after backlash

The fast food company says it has no plans to raise prices during busy periods.

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Disney plans $8.5bn merger for ailing India unit

It is combining forces with Reliance Industries, owned by Mukesh Ambani - Asia's richest man.

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What is Bitcoin? Key cryptocurrency terms and what they mean

As Bitcoin's price makes headlines once more, here's a look at some key crypto terms and their meanings.

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Thames Water told to find extra cash itself

It follows reports the firm has lobbied the regulator to allow it to raise bills by 40% and face lower fines.

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Post Office sought double pay for chief executive

Former chairman Henry Staunton twice lobbied ministers to double Nick Read's pay, MPs heard on Wednesday.

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Tata confirms Somerset will host £4bn battery factory

It is predicted the huge factory will create 4,000 jobs and many more in the supply chain.

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