Chiltern Railways renationalised after 30 years
It joins Great British Railways as part of government plans to save money and improve services.
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Family shares hidden cost of cancer care
Maya, 13, from Hythe in Kent, was diagnosed with neuroblastoma when she was three.
13 days ago BBC News – Business
Families missing out on NHS money for healthy food
Figures show as few as 64% of eligible families are claiming NHS money to buy milk, fruit and veg.
14 days ago BBC News – Business
Warren Buffett stepping down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway: 'Father Time always wins'
Covered by CNBC – Top News, The Guardian – Business, BBC News – Business. Buffett's son, Howard, will replace him as chairman as dictated by a long-standing succession plan, Berkshire said.
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'We simply don't know' - JP Morgan struggling to forecast oil prices due to US-Iran war
The bank said it "assumed" there would be economic red lines, like oil at $100 a barrel, that the US would be unwilling the cross.
15 days ago BBC News – Business
Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary apologises over 'high-fare rapists' remarks
O'Leary described his choice of language as "careless" and said "it won't happen again".
15 days ago BBC News – Business
Dragon Deborah opens with a terrible negotiation tactic
Deborah Meaden makes a bold opening move in response to a pitch.
15 days ago BBC News – Business
British Steel plan lacks credibility, MPs say
A committee report says the government has not set out how British Steel will become profitable.
15 days ago BBC News – Business
Software glitch caused travel chaos, says air traffic control body
The failure led to more than 2,000 flights being cancelled and hundreds of thousands of passengers affected.
15 days ago BBC News – Business
Economy minister accuses SoS of 'mischief making' in social media exchange
Dr Caoimhe Archibald posted on X about a new one-off electricity bill reduction, which Sir Chris Bryant reposted saying the UK government funded it.
15 days ago BBC News – Business
Brewdog's unpaid workers to receive nothing after takeover deal
Administrators say about £489,000 was owed for staff wages and holiday pay and £2.4m was owed to HMRC for unpaid VAT.
15 days ago BBC News – Business
Former shoplifter ran 'steal-to-order' Whatsapp group
Keeley Knowles ran a Whatsapp group with about 200 people asking her to steal specific designer items.
15 days ago BBC News – Business
Thames Water rescue deal should be rejected - MPs
A report on the future of Thames Water, urging the government to take action, has been published.
16 days ago BBC News – Business
'I would tip up to 30% at a restaurant'
New Yorkers and Londoners share what they usually tip in a restaurant - and whether tipping culture has gotten out of hand.
16 days ago BBC News – Business
Councils to share £5m in 'emergency food aid' as living costs rise
The money from the Welsh government will amount to around £200,000 to every council.
16 days ago BBC News – Business
Japan raises interest rate to new 31-year high to curb rising prices
Covered by BBC News – Business, CNBC – Top News. Central banks around the world have hiked rates as high energy prices are pushing up inflation.
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Early Bowie music available to stream for first time
Previously unheard material from the start of the artist's career has been released for the first time.
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Why we bought our first home with a 100% mortgage - despite the risks
The share of UK mortgages with smaller deposits is the highest it's been since 2008. The BBC spoke to borrowers about how they manage the risks.
16 days ago BBC News – Business
The virtual worlds where robots are trained
Training systems that allow robots to negotiate the real world are getting more sophisticated.
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Mixed feelings from consumers as electricity discount to be given to NI households
The one-off £63 reduction in electricity bills will be applied from next month.
16 days ago BBC News – Business