Entries by BBC News - Business

Apple overtakes Samsung as world’s biggest phonemaker

iPhones made up a fifth of phones shipped last year, according to shipment data from the International Data Corporation.

Post Office scandal: The ordinary lives devastated by a faulty IT system

Victims felt alone yet hundreds were enduring similar experiences. Here we look at some of their stories.

FBI investigate after ex-Abercrombie boss sex claims

Special agents are now interviewing and issuing subpoenas to potential witnesses, the BBC understands.

ALI Technologies: Hoverbike start-up files for bankruptcy

Japanese firm ALI Technologies had dreamed of a "new form of movement".

Diddy and drinks giant Diageo settle dispute over tequila

A joint statement on Tuesday confirmed Diddy had withdrawn all of his allegations against Diageo.

Ben & Jerry’s board calls for Israel ceasefire

The ice cream maker says its statement was consistent with the brand's promotion of peace.

Boeing seeks Ryanair support with checks after mid-air blowout

Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary told the BBC that it was asked to send engineers to oversee quality checks.

Avanti sorry after leaked presentation cheers ‘free money’

The management slides described performance-related payments for staff as "too good to be true".

Elon Musk wants control of Tesla with bigger stake

The billionaire warns he will invest elsewhere if he is not given a larger share of the car-maker.

Game to stop selling pre-owned titles

The firm's owner, Frasers Group, told the BBC trade-ins would be phased out in "the coming months".