Entries by BBC News - Business

No rate cuts for foreseeable future, says Bank

Andrew Bailey, governor of the Bank of England, says lowering inflation further will be "hard work".

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Eurostar Amsterdam-to-London services to be suspended for six months

Trains will be suspended from next June because of renovation work at Amsterdam's central station.

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What are cold weather payments and how much are they worth?

Cold weather payments are available to some people after seven days of below-zero temperatures.

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COP28: UAE planned to use climate talks to make oil deals

Leaked documents show how the COP28 host planned to use its role to strike fossil fuel business deals.

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Zhongzhi Enterprise Group: China investigates major shadow bank for ‘crimes’

Zhongzhi Enterprise, one of China's biggest shadow banks, has lent billions to real estate firms.

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Leasehold reforms: Michael Gove confident bill will pass by next election

The bill would make it easier and cheaper for homeowners to extend their lease or buy their freehold.

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The job-sharing apps that feel like online dating

New website platforms are working like matchmakers to connect potential job sharers.

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Tobacco firm calls for tougher rules on vapes

BAT wants sellers to be licensed, and sweet flavours banned

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Metro Bank shareholders vote to back rescue deal

Nearly 93% of votes cast by shareholders backed the package which will raise extra funds.

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Sunak welcomes foreign firms’ £29.5bn ‘vote of confidence’

The prime minister says foreign investors' plans to invest £29.5bn is a "huge vote of confidence".

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