Entries by BBC News - Business

Nationwide: 500 Swindon head office workers at risk of redundancy

The announcement affects the building society's head office in Swindon, a spokesman said.

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Chinese garlic is a national security risk, says US senator

Rick Scott says Chinese garlic grown in sewage is unsafe and poses a threat to national security.

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US jobless rate falls to lowest level since July

Employers added a better-than-expected 199,000 jobs in November, despite efforts to cool the economy.

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Google admits AI viral video was edited to look better

Instead of the AI responding to voice and video, it was fed text prompts and still images.

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Microsoft’s links with OpenAI to be examined by competition watchdog

The Competition and Markets Authority will consider if links between the two could be considered a merger.

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Edinburgh Reforms: City shake-up branded ‘damp squib’ by MPs

The Treasury Committee says much of what was promised by the chancellor has not materialised.

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Average two-year mortgage rate falls below 6%

Mortgage providers have been cutting rates, but many homeowners still face a payment shock.

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ScotRail consults customers on ending alcohol ban

The online survey comes three years after restrictions were introduced to stop the spread of Covid-19.

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Disney: Elon Musk calls for boss to be fired over ad spat

It comes a week after the multi-billionaire launched a profane attack on advertisers that left X.

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Oxfam shop and office workers strike for first time

The walkout is over pay with some staff at the anti-poverty charity reporting having to use foodbanks, a union says.

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