Entries by BBC News - Business

Violence against Co-op shop workers rises sharply

Shoplifting by organised crime groups shifted up a gear in 2023, the supermarket says.

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Nestlé axes classic Breakaway bar after 54 years

The former packed lunch favourite will no longer be produced from March following a decline in sales.

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Landlord mortgage arrears doubles in a year

More people with buy-to-let loans have fallen behind on payments as interest rates have risen.

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Yodel in final stages of talks amid concern over its future

The parcel delivery firm, which employs 10,000 staff, is in discussions with "interested parties".

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Disney boss bets future on Taylor Swift and Fortnite

The entertainment giant has been under pressure from investors to shake-up the business.

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The AI companions you can have conversations with

A new breed of talking AI systems are now available for increasingly realistic two-way chats.

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Source oil and gas locally, urges Equinor energy boss

Countries should be prioritising energy security and sourcing locally, says the head of Norway's Equinor.

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Keir Starmer: Labour ditches £28bn green investment pledge

A U-turn on the policy is set to be announced on Thursday, following confusion over the party's position.

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House price rises highest for a year in January, Halifax says

The UK's biggest mortgage lender says prices are still rising as mortgage rates continue to ease.

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House price rises highest for a year in January, Halifax says

The UK's biggest mortgage lender says prices are still rising as mortgage rates continue to ease.

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