Entries by BBC News - Business

Wilko: Bidders given Wednesday deadline for rescue offers

The cash-strapped homewares chain has collapsed into administration and put 12,500 jobs at risk.

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Pay: Firms fight back with counteroffers to keep staff

A survey finds companies are willing to match or better new job offers but risk fuelling inflation.

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Frome declares housing crisis as rents soar out of reach

People in a popular Somerset town are trying to draw attention to a shortage of affordable housing.

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L’Occitane shares jump as buyout on the cards

The skincare chain has said its controlling shareholder is considering a potential deal to take it private.

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Video doorbells: Police embrace them but do they cut crime?

The smart doorbells have soared in popularity, but they may not help reduce the number of break-ins.

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Zuckerberg says Musk ‘not serious’ about cage fight

Doubt hangs over the billionaires' fight plans, but Musk suggests he is open to a bout on Monday.

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Pub takeaway drinks rules to be continued for 18 months

Landlords in England and Wales will be able to continue selling takeaway drinks through hatches under Covid-era rules.

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Why US tech giants are threatening to quit the UK

Some tech giants feel they might have reached a "tipping point" due to new legislation.

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Mortgage rates are falling but don’t celebrate yet

A number of lenders are cutting rates but experts say it may be too early to call it a turning point.

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Amazon releases some seller funds after complaints

Amazon withheld some seller takings temporarily but is releasing them after some businesses came close to collapse.

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