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BBC News - Business
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The latest stories from the Business section of the BBC News web site.
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Wrong tax bill for millions in UK
Almost six million people in the UK have paid the wrong amount of income tax in the past year, with some facing a bill of up to £1,400 - although others can expect a rebate.
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Six million facing new tax bills
HM Revenue and Customs says some 1.4 million people each owe about £1,500 in tax, while 4.3 million will get an average rebate of £418.
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Cairo literary business booming
Egypt's literary scene is thriving, with a new generation of writers and poets taking advantage of an increasing number of small publishers and social networking sites to get their work noticed.
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Industry fears over cheaper coins
Vending machine companies warn cheaper "steel" 5p and 10p coins being considered by the Treasury could cost the industry millions of pounds.
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Banks leave customers in 'poverty'
High Street banks have been accused of leaving some customers in "dire poverty" after taking money out of their accounts without permission.
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