Entries by BBC News - Business

Housing Benefit freeze leaves renters ‘£200 short’ every month

People on housing benefit say there are hardly any homes available to rent at prices they can afford.

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After McDonald’s, Burger King drops tomatoes from its menu

Prices of essentials like tomatoes have skyrocketed in India in recent months.

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Singapore seizes $735m of assets in anti-money laundering probe

The raids are part of one of the city-state's biggest ever anti-money laundering investigations.

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I had to let almost all my staff go – bakery owner

Lac Hincu says despite the popularity of her business in Rugby, she had to downsize to survive.

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Target sales suffer after Pride month backlash

Boss Brian Cornell says firm will apply what it had "learned" from the controversy.

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Jaguar Land Rover to create 300 new jobs in West Midlands

The roles will be used to support the increased production of Range Rovers and new electric vehicles.

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Admiral car insurance loses thousands of customers

The car insurer has lost many customers on the back of steep price rises and a jump in vehicle repair costs.

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UK rents rise to highest rates since 2016

Prices paid by UK renters rose by 5.3% on average in the year to July - the highest level seen since 2016.

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London buyers still pushing up Cotswold house prices

One district council leader says a new programme of low-cost house building is needed.

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Inflation slows to 6.8% but flights and hotels keep prices high

Lower energy prices are behind the slowdown but price rises in other areas mean some expect more interest rate hikes.

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