Entries by BBC News - Business

No free lunch for nationalisation of water firm says Lord Howard

Lord Howard led the privatisation of the UK's water industry more than 30 years ago.

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Trainee pilots lose tens of thousands after flying schools collapse

Trainee pilots are urging the aviation watchdog to prevent others from losing money and qualifications.

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Energy bills fall as new price cap comes into force

A household in England, Wales and Scotland using a typical amount of energy will now pay £426 less a year.

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Sky Mobile and Giffgaff customers suffer outage

The networks both confirm users reporting problems with their mobile phone connection.

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Nutmeg co-founder Nick Hungerford sets up charity for bereaved children

Nick Hungerford's charity for bereaved children, Elizabeth's Smile, is named after his daughter.

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Dutch to restrict chip equipment exports amid US pressure

The Dutch government said the decision was taken on "national security grounds".

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Mortgage applications steady despite rate rises, says Nationwide

Applications remain steady, but the lender says higher rates could cause "significant drag" on the market.

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Migrant fruit-pickers are skilled workers, says ex-minister George Eustice

The former environment secretary says the government is getting it wrong on immigration and skills.

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Centrica boss warns energy bills will stay high for foreseeable future

The boss of Centrica forecasts that household bills will remain high for the foreseeable future.

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Crisis-hit Pakistan strikes $3bn IMF bailout deal

The South Asian nation is facing its worst economic crisis since independence from Britain in 1947.

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