Entries by BBC News - Business

Alstom: Train manufacturer puts 1,300 jobs at risk in Derby

The manufacturer says its factory in Derby has no confirmed work beyond the first quarter of 2024.

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Co-op store workers’ lives threatened by suspected shoplifters

The Co-op says there are 3,000 occasions this year where shoplifters have been detained in their stores.

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Can government claim credit for fall in inflation?

The government says it has helped slow prices, but economists argue global factors are responsible.

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Inflation slows to 4.6% as government pledge met

UK inflation fell sharply in October to its lowest rate in two years, largely due to lower energy prices.

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Xi Jinping arrives in the US as his Chinese Dream sputters

Economic woes put the Chinese leader in a more vulnerable negotiating position on this visit.

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Weak currencies force up cost of living in Sub-Saharan Africa

As the price of basics soars, African governments are intervening to support local currencies.

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Cinema advertising boss inspired by Avengers Assemble

Kathryn Jacob, CEO of cinema advertising firm Pearl & Dean, explains her philosophy of team leadership.

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Google sends a third of Safari ad revenue to Apple

New detail on how much Google is willing to pay to be a go-to search engine has slipped out in court.

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Iceland supermarket drops Christmas advert to ‘support customers’

The frozen food retailer says it will instead spend the money supporting its customers.

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Amazon latest firm to cut jobs in gaming industry

It has been a banner year for video games, yet studios continue to sack staff.

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