Entries by BBC News - Business

Shell plans to demolish landmark former Aberdeen headquarters

The energy giant was based at the landmark Aberdeen site from 1973 but moved to the city centre.

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Apple iPhone from 2007 sells for $190,000 at auction

The rare first-edition, unopened 4GB model sold for almost 400 times its original value.

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Water firm lost £17m due to extreme weather

South East Water says it has lost about £17m in the year to the end of March due to extreme weather.

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Carbon-free flights promised ‘within two years’

A company is testing an aircraft engine that emits no CO2, and says it will be commercially available in 2025.

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‘Inevitable’ jobs will be more automated, says new AI adviser

Ian Hogarth said it was inevitable that more jobs would become increasingly automated.

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China youth unemployment hits high as recovery falters

The jobless rate of 16 to 24 year olds in urban areas rose to 21.3% last month, official figures show.

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Russia seizes control of Danone and Carlsberg operations

Under a new order, the Danone and Carslberg units have been put in "temporary management" of the state.

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Nigeria’s so-called tax collectors: Menacing and mafia-like

The tax system is opaque - and abused, with politicians and private citizens lining their pockets.

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How brands hope to tempt you with videos on labels

Companies are using augmented reality labels on their products to share videos and animations.

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Petrol retailers to work on pricing scheme to improve transparency

The UK's competition watchdog will work with retailers over the autumn to set up the monitoring scheme.

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