Entries by BBC News - Business

Starbucks ordered to pay $25m to ex-employee in racial discrimination case

Shannon Phillips was fired after two black men were arrested at a Philadelphia branch in 2018.

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US holds interest rates steady in first since 2022

But the Federal Reserve also said it expected to push rates higher before the end of the year.

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MPs grill financial watchdog over Odey probe

MPs want the FCA to explain its handling of sexual harassment allegations against financier Crispin Odey.

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Beyoncé blamed for inflation surprise in Sweden

The frenzy stoked by the start of the singer's world tour is seen driving up prices in Sweden.

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Vodafone Three deal to create UK’s largest mobile firm

The deal is yet to be approved by regulators, which will look at whether it will push up customer prices.

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Sainsbury’s cuts toilet paper prices as pulp drops

Retailers are facing growing pressure to do more to help people with the soaring cost of living.

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UK has no alternative to Bank interest rate rises to calm inflation – Hunt

Chancellor says he "unstintingly" supports the Bank of England to "do what it takes" to cut inflation.

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Dylan Mulvaney: Bud Light loses top spot in US after boycott

Some drinkers boycotted the brand after the firm partnered with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney.

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Pyrex and Instant Pot maker files for bankruptcy protection in US

Instant Brands blames falling consumer demand and rising interest rates for its financial problems.

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Microsoft-Activision: $69bn deal temporarily blocked in US

The deal to buy the Call of Duty publisher would be the largest in the history of the video games industry.

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