Entries by BBC News - Business

Record pay rises fuel fresh inflation fears

Wages continue to rise strongly, raising the prospect of more interest rate rises by the Bank of England.

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China top threat to UK economic security – Dowden

The government intervened in eight takeovers of UK firms by Chinese buyers last year, figures show

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Foxconn: Apple supplier drops out of $20bn India factory plan

Some analysts say Foxconn's decision marks a setback to the country's technology industry ambitions.

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Privacy activists slam EU-US pact on data sharing

The deal overcame objections about US intelligence agencies' level of access to European data.

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Air travel in Africa: Costly flights hold the continent back

Flying within Africa is extremely costly - and this is holding the continent back.

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Meta plans feed for Threads after users complain

The firm says the current social media app is an initial version and changes are planned.

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Mortgage rates soar to highest level for 15 years

Lenders are being questioned in front of MPs on Tuesday as the average two-year fixed deal hits 6.66%.

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Boeing plane crash: Coroner rules Britons unlawfully killed

A coroner has ruled the three Britons who died in the 2019 crash in Ethiopia were killed unlawfully.

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US climate envoy John Kerry criticises big oil for backtracking

John Kerry says reversing pledges to cut fossil fuel investments is "unnecessary" and "dangerous".

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Bank of England: We must see job through to cut inflation

Andrew Bailey tells an audience at Mansion House that it is "crucial" inflation falls back to 2%.

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