Entries by BBC News - Business

Boeing to increase quality inspections of 737 Max production

The plane maker will allow independent assessments after a door plug fell from an Alaska Airlines flight.

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New train strike dates announced by Aslef drivers’ union

Fresh walkouts are planned for January and February as the dispute enters its third calendar year.

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Inflation risk from Red Sea disruption, warns economist

Attacks on global shipping could push up prices and quash interest rate cuts, a leading economist says.

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Man in court over plot to disrupt London Stock Exchange

Activists had been planning to "lock on" to the building to stop it from opening, police said.

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Pothole reports hit a five-year high in 2023

Climate change will worsen potholes but scientists hope new technology will help make them a thing of the past.

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AI to hit 40% of jobs and worsen inequality, IMF says

Policymakers should address the "troubling trend", says the organisation's managing director Kristalina Georgieva.

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Is seabed mining an economic necessity or a hazard?

As deep-sea miners seek international go-ahead, opponents say the environmental impact is too high.

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Six held over plot to disrupt London Stock Exchange

Police said the arrests were made in London, Liverpool and Brighton over a "disruptive and damaging stunt".

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Boeing’s commitment to safety in the spotlight

After a door plug blew off one of its planes, questions are being asked about how seriously Boeing undertakes safety.

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‘I had £3,000 stolen via WhatsApp job scam message’

There's been a huge rise in the amount of money being stolen via recruitment scam text and WhatsApp messages.

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