Entries by BBC News - Business

Olive oil price skyrockets as Spanish drought bites

Spain is the biggest olive oil producer. Two years of drought there are affecting prices worldwide.

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Homeserve founder: ‘This earring helped me build my £4bn business’

Richard Harpin, co-founder of Homeserve, explains how an earring taught him an early business lesson.

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Airline adverts banned over ‘greenwashing’ claims

The ASA said Air France, Lufthansa and Etihad had misled customers over their environment impact

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Abercrombie & Fitch sued by ex-CEO facing sex trafficking claims

Mike Jeffries has taken legal action against the US retailer for refusing to cover his legal costs to defend the allegations.

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Ladbrokes and Coral owner to pay £585m over bribery allegations

Entain, which owns Ladbrokes and Coral, will pay HMRC £585m, it was decided on Tuesday.

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China’s debt outlook downgraded as economy slows

The Moody's credit rating agency warns of "broad downside risks" as the country faces a need for stimulus.

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Claims traders profited from attack inaccurate, say Israel

There is no evidence investors profited from inside knowledge of Hamas's attack on Israel, authorities say

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Fashion firm Quiz to launch review as sales slide

The fashion retailer cuts its revenue forecasts as cost-of-living pressures hit spending.

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Thames Water says turnaround will ‘take time’

The UK's largest water firm has been criticised by customers and faces questions over its finances.

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GTA 6: Trailer for new game revealed after online leak

Rockstar Games releases the trailer 15 hours earlier than expected after it is leaked online.

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