Entries by BBC News - Business

Sainsbury’s boss says food prices now rising more slowly

The supermarket says it's committed to passing on savings to customers after scrutiny of pricing.

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US court orders $146m penalty over 500,000 missing silver coins

The weight and purity of American Silver Eagle coins are guaranteed by the US government.

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Phil Vickery: More restaurant cost rises are ‘scary’

Former England captain Phil Vickery spoke as a survey paints a stark picture of the hospitality sector.

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Clacton: The place where one in five has never had a job

What is it like to be out of work for three decades and then land employment?

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China curbs exports of key computer chip materials

Washington and Beijing have been battling for influence over the semiconductor industry.

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Facebook owner Meta set to launch Twitter rival on Thursday

The move is the latest in a rivalry between Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg and Twitter owner Elon Musk.

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Why Europe’s ‘lonely’ tech entrepreneurs need help

A group of experienced European tech leaders hopes to mentor a new generation of entrepreneurs.

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Energy firms warned against paying dividends

The energy regulator says firms should retain profits in case of future price shocks.

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‘Rental ads saying no to kids forced us to sofa surf’

The findings from BBC analysis reveal a serious problem, say charities, but agents say landlords are worried about damage.

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Bank bosses told to explain low savings rates

Bosses at Lloyds, HSBC, NatWest and Barclays will meet the industry watchdog on Thursday.

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