Entries by BBC News - Business

John Lewis boss Dame Sharon White to step down after five years

Dame Sharon White will leave at the end of her term, making her the shortest-serving chair in the retailer's history.

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Home buyers choosing smaller properties and 35-year mortgages

House prices fall but some young buyers are considering smaller homes and longer-term loans, surveys suggest.

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China Belt and Road: Indonesia opens Whoosh high-speed railway

The project under Belt and Road links the capital Jakarta with the economic hub of Bandung.

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Golden Week: Budget travel takes off in China

A sluggish economy forces young Chinese to travel cheaply for this year's holiday.

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Aukus: UK defence giant BAE Systems wins £3.95bn submarine contract

The deal will provide decades of work at BAE Systems' shipyard in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria.

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First class stamp price jumps to £1.25

The third rise in 18 months comes as Royal Mail seeks to cover higher delivery costs while letter numbers fall.

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The people going ‘monk mode’ to limit social media use

A growing number of individuals are using apps to block access to social media and the internet.

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Water firms want bill rises to cut leaks and spills

Companies in England and Wales want to charge up to £84 a year more in 2025, rising to £156 extra by 2030.

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National living wage to rise to £11 an hour, Jeremy Hunt confirms

The move will help two million of the lowest-paid workers, the chancellor tells the Tory conference.

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Rishi Sunak refuses to commit to pre-election tax cuts

The PM says his focus is easing living costs, amid Tory unrest on day one of the party's conference.

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