Entries by BBC News - Business

Post Office scandal: 91-year-old victim ‘disgusted’ with compensation delay

Ninety-one-year-old Betty Brown says she had to give up her business as she was caring for her ill husband.

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LNER train drivers to strike for five more days

Aslef members are taking action after LNER told the union to provide minimum service levels.

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Spotify attacks Apple’s ‘outrageous’ 27% commission

The music streaming firm is concerned about a new payment system introduced by Apple in the US.

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Job cuts as Northampton-based Travis Perkins tries to save £35m

Profits have dropped sharply and the company has cut posts at its Northampton headquarters.

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Japan Airlines appoints ex-flight attendant as first female president

Mitsuko Tottori joined the flag carrier as a flight attendant in 1985, before working her way up.

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Planning protection ends on scrapped HS2 route

The land earmarked for the project's axed second phase may now be used for other development.

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Sainsbury’s plans to wind down bank as it focuses on food

The retailer plans a "phased withdrawal" but says its 1.9m bank customers will see no immediate change.

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Post Office inquiry: Fujitsu manager called sub-postmaster ‘nasty chap’

Peter Sewell made the comment ahead of a legal battle against Post Office branch manager Lee Castleton.

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Apple watch: US upholds ban on sale over patent dispute

Apple cannot sell two of its smartwatch models while it fights a legal battle over patents.

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Sheryl Sandberg to step down from Meta board

The ex-COO of Facebook is credited with turning the company into a profit powerhouse.

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