Entries by BBC News - Business

TikTok opens Dublin data centre to ease China spying fears

There is concern over the video-sharing app's links with China and who accesses its users' data.

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B&M buys up to 51 stores from collapsed rival Wilko

B&M has struck a deal to take on dozens of Wilko's 400 shops after it collapsed into administration.

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Wegovy: Weight-loss drug firm becomes Europe’s most valuable

Shares rose after the Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk launched Wegovy in the UK.

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Alan Joyce: Qantas boss exits early amid mounting scandals

The airline has been criticised for its prices and customer service, and is facing several lawsuits.

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Long wave radio fans mourn fading frequencies

Now disappearing, long wave radio broadcasts once gave a taste of far flung countries and cultures.

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Health and beauty spending boosts August shop sales

Retail sales increased by 4.1% last month, according to the British Retail Consortium and KPMG.

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Port of Dover plans to reclaim land to prevent queues

The Port of Dover is planning to reclaim land from the sea to avoid long delays when new EU biometric checks come in.

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Fuel price rises push up cost of full tank by around £4

The rises in August were among the steepest in 20 years but retailers did not bump up profits, says RAC.

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Are spending cuts to blame for the schools concrete crisis?

Capital spending on education has been squeezed since 2010 as money has been redirected to healthcare.

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Backlash sparks delay over rail ticket office closure plans

Passenger watchdogs have been given more time to assess the vast volume of responses to a consultation.

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