Entries by BBC News - Business

Would it bother you if you only got mail three days a week?

Ofcom has proposed Royal Mail could cut the days it delivers letters to three as part of reforms.

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Beauty giant Avon under fire over Russia links

The firm is facing criticism for continuing production and recruiting new sales agents in Russia.

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Cuddly toy sellers chase an unlikely audience: ‘Kidults’

Toy and games sales fell last year as family finances were stretched but one group is bucking the trend.

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Post Office chairman Henry Staunton steps down

The departure comes as public outcry over the wrongful conviction of hundreds of sub-postmasters continues.

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John Lewis planning major workforce cuts over five years

As much as 10% of the group's workforce could go in the next five years, according to reports.

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Growing skincare use by children is dangerous, say dermatologists

Dermatologists say products with ingredients potentially harmful to children are growing popular.

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Post Office scandal: ‘Mum was sent to prison on my 10th birthday’

Adi Misra was told his pregnant mum was in hospital - he only found out the truth eight years later.

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Over four million illegal vapes seized at border

BBC finds number of illegal vapes arriving in the UK last year quadrupled as new rules to be announced.

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Former Fujitsu UK CEO quits government role

Michael Keegan, who is married to Education Secretary Gillian Keegan, resigns from the Cabinet Office.

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Government announces second probe of Telegraph sale

The investigation comes after the UAE-backed bidder made last minute changes.

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