Entries by BBC News - Business

Rainy summer hits ice cream sales, says Magnum maker

Unilever, which also owns Ben & Jerry's, says sales were down after poor weather in Europe

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Rishi Sunak says AI has threats and risks – but outlines its potential

Rishi Sunak warns AI could help terrorists spread fear but urges the public not to lose sleep.

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Regulator reveals water firms with worst finances

Thames Water is among firms being closely monitored due to concerns over their performance.

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Eurovision Song Contest gave Liverpool £55m ‘shot in the arm’, mayor says

More than 300,000 people attended song contest-related events in the city in May, the council says.

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Fury over higher air traffic charges after IT meltdown

Airlines say passengers will foot the bill after the aviation regulator hiked charges at airports.

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Alan Wake 2: How one of gaming’s lost sequels finally got made

After 13 years, Alan Wake's creator finally gets to release the sequel many thought wouldn't happen.

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UAW strike: Ford and union agree record pay rise in tentative strike deal

The tentative deal with the striking union to end the six-week walkout includes a record pay rise.

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Student maintenance loans almost entirely used up by rent, report warns

The average cost of university accommodation in England is almost level with the average maintenance loan.

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Airbnb turns to AI to help prevent house parties

The short-term rental giant is now using artificial intelligence to try to prevent troublemakers.

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AI could worsen cyber-threats, report warns

By 2025 AI could increase cyber-attack risk, and help plan physical attacks, report warns.

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