Entries by BBC News - Business

Lidl blames loss on opening new shops and rising costs

The discount supermarket saw a jump in its sales but says costs increased "across the board"

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Tim Gurner: Tycoon apologises over call for layoffs to fix worker attitudes

Tim Gurner backtracks over his call for "pain in the economy" to remind people they are lucky to have jobs.

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Arm: UK chip designer shares surge in market return

The jump in share price was a sign of confidence in Arm, a star of the British tech industry.

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Cash payments rise for first time in 10 years

Payments made with notes and coins rose as the cost of living started to bite, but debit card use was higher.

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AI and sound – helping firms build their own ‘sonic identity’

Artificial intelligence is assisting companies in developing their own signature sounds.

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Wilko brand bought by The Range in £5m deal

The Range will own the Wilko brand and website and could choose to sell some of its products in its shops.

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Patisserie Valerie: Four face fraud charges over collapse

The Serious Fraud Office said the collapse of the chain in 2019 led to "devastating" job losses.

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US inflation pressures stubborn as fuel prices rise

The US inflation rate was 3.7% over the 12 months to August, up from 3.2% in July.

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Rick Stein defends £2 chip shop condiments charge

Some customers have objected to price hikes being applied to some sauces, saying they were "disappointed".

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Major EY jobs announcement at Belfast investment summit

Politicians, investors and businesses gathered for the Belfast event, as EY announced 1,000 new jobs.

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