Entries by BBC News - Business

Billionaires should face a minimum tax rate, report says

A 2% rate on the world's wealthy could raise as much as $250bn a year, a report suggests.

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Tsingtao: Video shows Chinese beer worker urinating into tank

Tsingtao has alerted Chinese police after a video shows a worker urinating into a tank.

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No-fault eviction ban delayed indefinitely by court reforms

Ministers say the long-promised ban will not work until the court system is reformed.

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Shared appreciation mortgages: The 1990s deals that became a nightmare

Families say shared appreciation mortgages taken out in the 1990s are now causing serious hardship.

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Foxconn: Taiwan-based iPhone-maker investigated by China

Chinese state media reports some of the Taiwan-based firm's mainland operations are being investigated.

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Does the paper industry need to cut its water usage?

Firms in the sector are using new technologies to reduce the amount of water they require.

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Autumn statement: Government considers help for first-time buyers

The Treasury is understood to be considering extending a low deposit mortgage scheme for a year.

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Tax cuts will be considered if inflation falls, cabinet minister says

Robert Jenrick says PM Rishi Sunak has the "right priorities" despite his party's by-election losses.

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‘My business had £1.6m stolen in 20 minutes’

Kent Brushes, which makes hairbrushes for royalty, says it was tricked into giving thieves access to its account.

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Moody’s drops negative outlook on UK credit rating

Ratings agency says "predictability has been restored" following last year's mini-Budget.

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