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.

Judge approves Woodford investors’ compensation

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Why the e-bike boom is raising fire fears

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

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.

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.

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.