Entries by BBC News - Business

Barclays to end direct financing of new oil and gas fields

The banking giant has been coming under mounting pressure to curb its support for fossil fuels.

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Judge approves Woodford investors’ compensation

About 300,000 people could receive payouts but campaigners say it is an "appalling outcome".

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Ring video doorbell customers angry at 43% price hike

Users have taken to message boards to complain about the increase, which they say is unjustified.

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Nationwide’s Dominic West advert reported by Santander to watchdog

Santander is understood to have made the complaint, which argues the ad discredits other banks.

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Tesco Bank to be bought by Barclays in £600m deal

Some 2,800 Tesco staff will transfer to the bank which is taking over credit cards and savings accounts.

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Chocolate: Cocoa price hits record high as El Niño hurts crops

The cost of the key ingredient for making chocolate has roughly doubled since the start of last year.

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Why the e-bike boom is raising fire fears

Sales of electric bikes are booming but defective batteries and chargers can cause fires.

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TikTok and Temu pull cheap heaters after testing revealed fire risk

It comes after consumer group Which? said most of the devices they tested posed a 'serious safety risk' to users.

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Amazon staff target Valentine’s Day with strike

A walkout of more than 1,000 staff is set to take place at the Coventry site from 13 to 15 February.

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Uber Eats’ Super Bowl ad slammed for food allergy joke

The Super Bowl advert faces a backlash for appearing to make light of a man with a peanut allergy.

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