Entries by BBC News - Business

Shell reports lower profits as energy prices cool

The oil giant was expected to report lower profits for last year after record earnings in 2022.

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Alan Bates criticised speed of Post Office payouts days before offer

Post Office campaigner Alan Bates had told a minister the scheme needed a "boot up the backside".

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Adidas says it plans to sell remaining Yeezy sneakers

The sportswear giant cut ties with Kanye West in 2022 after he made a series of antisemitic comments.

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Could AI ‘trading bots’ transform the world of investing?

Artificial intelligence is increasing being used to guide investments but risks remain.

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The legal scammer who cost vulnerable clients thousands

Non-existent court hearings, disappearing documents - BBC uncovers the man at the heart of a legal scam.

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Spotify’s content filter fails to block explicit lyrics in dozens of hits

Fans are shown swear words and racial slurs in dozens of songs even when explicit content is blocked.

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Jeremy Hunt: Less scope for tax cuts in Budget

Jeremy Hunt says he wants to "lighten the tax burden" but he has to be "responsible".

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Fed holds interest rates at a 23-year high

The bank says it wants "greater confidence" about inflation cooling and is unlikely to cut rates in March.

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eBay to pay $59m settlement over sales of pill-making tools

The government accused eBay of making it too easy to buy equipment for producing counterfeit pills.

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Boeing chief admits ‘serious challenge’ ahead

The firm updates investors for the first time since the Alaska Airlines blowout.

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