Entries by BBC News - Business

The people making money from the pain of soaring prices

The BBC gains exclusive access to illegal moneylenders who are charging interest rates of up to 50%.

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Universal credit: Parents can claim more of their childcare costs

Working families on universal credit can claim more of their childcare costs from Wednesday.

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Drinks giant Diageo ends ‘broken’ Diddy partnership

The move comes after pop star Diddy accused the firm of neglecting his tequila brand because of his race.

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Boots to close 300 UK pharmacies over the next year

The US-owned chain says it will "consolidate" stores in close proximity to each other.

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Thames Water boss quits after sewage spills

Sarah Bentley steps down weeks after giving up her bonus over the company's poor performance.

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Apple joins opposition to encrypted message app scanning

WhatsApp and iMessage could be forced to scan for child abuse images under the Online Safety Bill.

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Ex-Audi boss Stadler avoids jail in VW emissions scandal

Rupert Stadler is given a suspended term and a fine for fraud and negligence over Dieselgate.

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UK to work more closely with EU on financial services

The UK and EU pact is being seen as a step towards better relations over financial services.

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Meta: Facebook owner launches $7.99 a month virtual reality service

It is the latest attempt by the parent company of Facebook to make its VR business profitable.

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St Mungo’s: Staff at homeless charity being indefinite strike over pay

The charity has said that meeting workers' demands would leave it not "financially viable".

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