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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The Body Shop changes hands again for £200m
The ethical soaps and scrubs brand is being sold after Brazilian owner Natura failed to turn around its fortunes.
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US inflation eases as lower gas prices offset rent rise
Prices in the year to October rose by their lowest rate since July, even as housing costs continue to climb.
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McDonald’s faces up to two sex abuse claims a week
The chain's UK boss tells MPs more than 400 people have made complaints since a BBC investigation in July.
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