Entries by BBC News - Business

Cheers! Can AI help drinkers buy a better bottle of wine?

Wine recommendation apps are now using AI to help better match people with a bottle they will like.

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Britishvolt owner’s offices raided by Australian tax police

The buyer of the prospective battery plant in Northumberland has not yet paid for the site.

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Rishi Sunak urges people to hold their nerve on interest rates

The prime ,inister continues to back the Bank of England as mortgage pressure rises for homeowners.

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Can we stop being tricked into subscriptions?

The US and UK are trying to crack down on firms tricking customers into renewing their subscription.

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Zambian President Hichilema’s $6bn debt deal hailed as ‘historic’

Much of the money was owed to China, which had been accused of holding up a deal.

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Heathrow security staff call off strikes

Security staff at Heathrow will no longer strike after accepting an improved pay offer.

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Sunny weather sees people splash out on new clothes

Retail sales rose 0.3% last month as shoppers bought summer clothes and goods, official figures show.

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Furby: Toy giant Hasbro brings back iconic robotic creature

The announcement comes as the global toy industry faces a slowdown in demand.

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Kenya-EU trade deal: Why the East African Community was left out

Kenya felt it was best to sign a bilateral trade deal, despite claims that it undermined regional unity.

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More than 20 councils replacing pay and display parking machines with apps

Councils say app payments save money but charities warn people without a smartphone could be excluded.

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