Entries by BBC News - Business

US weapons sales abroad hit record high in 2023, boosted by Ukraine war

Sales negotiated by the US government spiked 56%, as Russia's invasion of Ukraine stoked demand.

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‘We’re the country of beef, but we only eat chicken’

Argentina is divided over the new president's plans for its troubled economy.

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India’s ancient carpet weaving industry meets AI

Kashmir's handmade carpet industry is trying to maintain its traditions while staying competitive.

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Phone and broadband users face ‘unfair’ price hikes says Which?

The consumer group says phone and broadband providers should abandon "grossly unfair" plans to raise prices this spring.

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Lower cost of tea eases January price rises

Discounts during the January sales and a cheaper cup of tea helped slow the rate of price rises.

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Rishi Sunak disappointed new rail strike law not used, says No 10

Train operators are not enforcing minimum service levels to ease the impact of upcoming strikes.

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Britishvolt buyer David Collard charged with assault in New York

David Collard was arrested after an alleged altercation on Madison Avenue in November.

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Amazon-iRobot deal scrapped after EU challenge

The maker of the Roomba vacuum maker announces job cuts as the planned takeover collapses.

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ChatGPT: Italy says OpenAI’s chatbot breaches data protection rules

Italy had previously banned the AI-powered chatbot over privacy concerns.

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Lloyds to end mobile banking van service

The facility, which sees vans visiting towns and cities across the UK, will end in May.

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