Entries by BBC News - Business

What do Red Sea assaults mean for global trade?

Supply chains face disruption due to vessels diverting away from the key shipping route.

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Superdry profits hit after ‘abnormally mild autumn’

The clothing retailer warns of "challenging conditions" which have driven down sales.

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Europe and US extend trade truce over Trump tariffs

The Biden administration pauses levies on EU steel and aluminium until after the US election.

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Monsanto to pay $857m over leaking lights at school

A US jury orders chemical giant Monsanto to pay out to seven people in the state of Washington.

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Fears of higher oil prices after Red Sea attacks

Analysts warn delays on the key trading route risk pushing up energy prices following missile strikes.

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Nikola: Trevor Milton sentenced to prison after fraud conviction

His claims had helped pump up the company, which saw its shares soar during the pandemic.

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Amazon to make Warhammer 40,000 shows and movies

The streaming platform will have exclusive rights to make content based on Game Workshop's most popular brand.

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Why LEDs haven’t yet cut energy use for lighting

LEDs are cheap and efficient but more needs to be done if they are to cut electricity use on lighting.

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Wasted wind power adds £40 to household energy bills, says think tank

When it is very windy the grid cannot handle the extra power generated, says Carbon Tracker.

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Apple halts some Watch sales in the US

The move comes after the US found it violated patent rights of a smaller firm.

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