Entries by BBC News - Business

Fruit producers turn to nets for better crops

Rigging nets over trees can protect them from unwanted bugs and extreme weather.

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CBI hired ‘toxic’ staff and failed to sack offenders

The CBI business lobby group says it "made mistakes that led to terrible consequences".

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Disney cuts more jobs as restructuring continues

The firm announces another round of layoffs as part of the plan to reduce its workforce by about 7,000.

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Prezzo to close more a third of its restaurants as bills rise

The move, which puts 810 jobs at risk, comes after the chain was hit by soaring costs.

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£55bn withdrawn from Credit Suisse before rescue

The announcement gives an insight to the scale of the bank run that triggered the rescue of the Swiss lender.

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Bed Bath & Beyond files for bankruptcy in the US

The embattled retail giant is seeking buyers for its assets, and will close all its stores by 30 June.

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NBCUniversal boss Jeff Shell out after claim of misconduct

In a regulatory filing on Monday, Comcast said the probe had uncovered evidence of sexual harassment.

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The wedding tech now at the heart of couples’ nuptials

A growing number of brides and grooms are embracing technology for their big day.

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Millions of families miss out on cheap broadband

Ofcom is concerned that people are not getting the broadband social tariffs they are entitled to.

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Maleficent: Dragon catches fire during Disneyland show in LA

Maleficent the fire-breathing dragon dramatically went up in flames during Saturday's live show.

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