Entries by BBC News - Business

King Charles III new coins designed to help children to count

The coins will enter circulation at the end of the year and are likely to help children with maths.

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TikTok latest firm after X and Meta to be warned by EU over Hamas videos

The platform follows X and Meta to be urged to step up efforts to stop the spread of disinformation.

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US inflation: Higher fuel costs keep driving consumer prices

Consumer prices rose 3.7% over the 12 months to September, the Labor Department says.

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Tourists spending thousands to get out of Israel

Some travellers are paying vast amounts for flights that end up being cancelled as they try to leave the country.

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Ex-Barclays boss Jes Staley banned over Epstein scandal

Jes Staley can no longer hold senior positions in the UK and has been fined £1.8m.

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Microsoft in $29bn back taxes dispute in US

The IRS has been auditing how the firm allocates profits among countries and jurisdictions.

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Carillion: Record fine for KPMG over ‘exceptional’ failure

Accountancy firm given £21m fine for "exceptional" failures in work for collapsed construction giant.

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Energy bills could rise by £17 to stop firms going bust

The UK's energy watchdog is considering a rise to bills to help prevent companies going bust.

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Interest rates expected to be held after small economic growth

Higher borrowing costs are weighing on the UK, say analysts, after the economy grew just 0.2% in August.

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US car strike escalates as expands to Ford’s biggest plant

The move is a sharp escalation of the union's ongoing strike against Ford, General Motors and Stellantis.

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