Entries by BBC News - Business

‘We failed – why our dream eco-business collapsed’

With a big rise in the number of firms going bust, we speak to one couple about why their business folded.

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The flashing warning sign that is worrying investors

Government borrowing costs are soaring again, raising concerns about the economy.

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Carlsberg cuts ties with ‘stolen’ Russian business

The Danish brewer says it refused to enter into negotiations after its Russian business was seized.

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Sam Bankman-Fried pressed in court over past comments

As inconsistencies were put to him, the former crypto boss tried to distance himself from some decisions.

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Plans to close rail ticket offices in England scrapped

The government tells train firms to ditch the controversial closures, sparking anger from rail bosses.

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BP posts profits of $3.3bn as oil prices rise again

The oil giant's profits were down from 2022 but up on the previous quarter due to higher refining margins.

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Fukushima: US buys Japan seafood to counter China ban

The US ambassador to Japan said Washington may also look into other ways to help counter China's ban.

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Elon Musk to do a live interview with UK PM Rishi Sunak

The tech billionaire and British PM are due to broadcast a live conversation after the global AI summit.

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CEO Secrets: ‘Pumpkins saved my business but almost squashed me’

Kim Innes founded Humble Crumble, a crumble bakery that’s sold more than half a million sweet treats.

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Removing cap on bankers’ bonuses will fuel ‘greed is good’ culture, says TUC

As the cap on City bonuses is removed, the TUC trades union group calls the move "obscene"

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