Entries by BBC News - Business

Johnny Kitagawa: Japan firms cut ties with boyband agency over sex abuse

Nissan, Asahi and Suntory are among the companies that say they will not renew contracts with Johnny and Associates.

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Elon Musk: Social media platform X could go behind paywall

The billionaire suggested the social media platform, now called X, could charge for use of "the system".

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The turbo-charged plants that could boost farm output

Researchers are tweaking the photosynthesis process to raise the output of crops like soy, maize and wheat.

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IMF pledges to stay in ‘our lane’ on climate

The US, a major backer of the IMF, has been pushing to refine the mission of the global lender.

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Post Office: Horizon scandal victims offered £600,000 compensation

The sum is for postmasters whose wrongful convictions for theft and false accounting have now been overturned.

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Disability benefits cost could rocket, report says

The study says action needs to be taken to improve the health of people who are about to retire.

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China police detain staff at Evergrande wealth unit

Investors have been called on to report any cases of suspected fraud in the ongoing investigation.

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Two pubs a day disappearing in England and Wales

Some 383 pubs were demolished or converted for other uses between January and June, government figures show.

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Liz Truss urges PM to cut taxes a year after Downing Street exit

The ex-PM uses a speech to defend her tenure in office and to urge Rishi Sunak to cut taxes and delay net-zero commitments.

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New tax divides India’s booming computer games sector

The Indian government's forthcoming tax on the industry doesn't apply to all types of games.

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