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Canada to ban China's Huawei and ZTE from its 5G networks (BBC Business 2022-05-20 04:01:29)
The UK, US, Australia and New Zealand have also barred the Chinese telecoms equipment makers.
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Australia election 2022: Cost of living worries voters (BBC Business 2022-05-19 23:08:12)
If interest rates keep rising 300,000 Australians may default on mortgage repayments.
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Twitter steps up Ukraine misinformation fight (BBC Business 2022-05-19 20:08:46)
The social media platform says it will put false claims from official accounts behind warning notices.
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Iceland to launch over-60s discount as cost of living soars (BBC Business 2022-05-19 17:36:33)
The supermarket chain says it wants to support older customers through the cost of living crisis.
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Russian McDonald's buyer to rebrand restaurants (BBC Business 2022-05-19 15:29:44)
The fast food giant says the new owner of its 850 Russian restaurants will operate them under a new brand.
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Pressure builds on Rishi Sunak to act now on living costs (BBC Business 2022-05-19 10:14:29)
The CBI and the TUC urge the government to help the "hardest hit" as inflation soars.
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Royal Mail warns it will put prices up again (BBC Business 2022-05-19 09:42:38)
The company says it has to act to cover higher costs, including wages, energy and fuel expenses.
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Sri Lanka defaults on debt for first time in its history (BBC Business 2022-05-19 09:34:20)
The default comes as the country struggles with its worst financial crisis in more than 70 years.
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Global stock markets fall as growth fears rattle investors (BBC Business 2022-05-19 09:25:07)
UK shares slide after more signs of waning consumer confidence trigger steep falls in US markets.
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Ratan Tata: Tycoon's ride in India's cheapest car wins internet (BBC Business 2022-05-19 05:27:43)
When Ratan Tata recently rode in the Nano, he revived the frenzy over India's "most affordable car".
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Leaky Gucci and Adidas 'sun umbrella' sparks China outcry (BBC Business 2022-05-19 03:43:53)
Chinese social media users say they are shocked the 11,100 yuan ($1,642; £1,329) item will not stop rain.
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Cost of living: Stock markets fall amid concern over rising prices (BBC Business 2022-05-19 02:31:56)
US shares saw their biggest one-day drop since 2020 after renewed signs of waning consumer confidence.
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Cost of living: Stock markets fall over rising prices concerns (BBC Business 2022-05-19 02:12:25)
US shares saw their biggest one-day drop since 2020 after renewed signs of waning consumer confidence.
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India seeks to win public trust in crisis-hit Sri Lanka (BBC Business 2022-05-19 00:16:06)
Sri Lanka's giant neighbour is emerging as one of its biggest providers of aid, after years of mistrust.
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Ukraine invasion could cause global food crisis, UN warns (BBC Business 2022-05-18 23:52:10)
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warns developing countries face disaster due to rising prices.
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The radio station giving indigenous people a voice (BBC Business 2022-05-18 23:14:30)
A new station in Panama allows marginalised groups to speak out about their lives and communities.
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M&S warns online sales tax will damage High Street (BBC Business 2022-05-18 23:11:45)
Marks & Spencer says extra tax for online shops will mean lower investment in High Street stores.
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Cost of living: Calls to bring benefit and pension rises forward (BBC Business 2022-05-18 23:07:44)
Big increases are due next April but charities say soaring prices mean people need the money now.
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Why your haircut is getting more expensive (BBC Business 2022-05-18 23:02:12)
Chain Trevor Sorbie says they are now spending thousands more each month.
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Markets fall as retailers ring alarm over US economy (BBC Business 2022-05-18 21:39:10)
US shares see their biggest one-day drop since 2020 after renewed signs of waning consumer confidence.