Entries by BBC News - Business

Johnson & Johnson offers $9bn to settle talc claims

The new settlement offer is a significant boost over the $2bn the firm had previously proposed.

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JPMorgan chief Jamie Dimon warns banking crisis ‘not yet over’

Jamie Dimon is a Wall Street veteran who steered JPMorgan through the 2008 financial crisis.

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Credit Suisse investors angrily confront bank as chairman says sorry

The failed Swiss lender faced shareholders for the first time since a forced rescue by rival UBS.

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Coach firms try Eurotunnel after Dover ferry delays

The cross-Channel operator has seen a rise in enquiries but is unlikely to have availability.

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CBI postpones all public events after new sexual misconduct claims

The business lobby group is facing a number of allegations and is conducting an investigation.

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TikTok fined £12.7m for misusing children’s data

The data regulator finds TikTok "did not do enough" to check the ages of who was using their platform.

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Virgin Media internet down again for thousands

The firm apologises after customers lose service for the second time in one day.

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Virgin Orbit: Richard Branson’s rocket firm files for bankruptcy

The satellite launch company has failed to secure new investment after a rocket launch failed.

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L’Oreal buys Australian brand Aesop in $2.5bn deal

Aesop has developed a cult following around the world for its lotions, soaps and creams.

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Tesla: Carmaker told to pay ex-worker $3.2m over racism case

The payment has been slashed from the original award of $137m when the case was heard in 2021.

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