Entries by BBC News - Business

National Insurance, benefits, alcohol: Autumn Statement key points

Here's what you need to know about Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's tax and spending plans for the year ahead.

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House prices rise for first time in six months, says Halifax

Halifax says fewer homes for sale lifted prices, but they are expected to fall in the coming months.

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Fortnite maker Epic Games takes Google to court

Google faces another anti-trust trial - this time about its Google Play store

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WeWork forced to file for bankruptcy in the US

The shared office giant, once seen as the future of the workplace, has been plagued by problems.

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Italy to seize $835m from Airbnb in tax evasion inquiry

Prosecutors say the firm failed to collect a 21% tax from landlords on rental income.

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Can AI cut humans out of contract negotiations?

Tech firms are testing artificial intelligence that can negotiate contracts without the need for humans.

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Post Office to send and receive Evri and DPD parcels

For the first time in 360 years, Post Office customers can use firms other than Royal Mail.

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Plan for 40% of train services to run during strikes

Ministers hope minimum service levels for trains, ambulances and border security will start by Christmas.

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Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd steps down as boss of dating app

Billionaire Whitney Wolfe Herd, who created the firm in 2014, will be replaced by Slack's chief.

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Alison Rose: Watchdog apologises to former NatWest boss over Farage inquiry

The Information Commissioner's Office says it should not have suggested Dame Alison Rose breached privacy laws.

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