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BBC News - Business

Warren Buffett steps down after six decades at Berkshire - 'Father Time always wins' Since taking control in 1965, Buffett grew a struggling textile mill into a global conglomerate. 2 hrs ago - Business

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Ryanair boss O'Leary defends 'high-fare rapists' airlines remarks -- O'Leary has said airline passengers "can't afford to fly with the high-fare rapists around Europe".

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India faces 100% tariff threat over Russian oil after US House vote -- Trump's tariff threat puts India's Russian oil strategy- and its access to the US market - in a new bind.

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OpenAI reveals six more safety issues and unveils plan to disclose incidents - The firm also announced a new system to track, investigate and disclose cases of models misbehaving, or "misalignment". 2 days ago

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Japan raises interest rate to new 31-year high to curb rising prices -- Central banks around the world have hiked rates as high energy prices are pushing up inflation.

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India's hospital boom is improving access but pricing millions out of critical care -- Indian hospitals have attracted billions in funding, but the gap between public and private care is widening.

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'This is our company': Nigerians show off oil wealth after share-buying frenzy -- Many Nigerians buy their first ever shares - in the oil refinery owned by Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote.

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The virtual worlds where robots are trained - Training systems that allow robots to negotiate the real world are getting more sophisticated. 20 hrs ago

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Would you buy branded clothing from your favourite tech firm? -- Nvidia, OpenAI and Anthropic are all now selling their own limited edition fashion lines.

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I got paid $5,000 to move to a place I'd never heard of -- Relocation schemes offer support for people who want to swap big US cities for a cheaper, quieter life.

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US markets remain on edge as oil ticks down

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World Business Report -- Japan is raising rates again

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Business Daily -- Taking Stock: Can Big Tech rivals be trusted to develop safe AI?

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World Business Report -- Canada wants closer ties with the European Union

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World Business Report -- How can the EU make a social media ban a success?

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Business Daily -- Power Players: Does Xbox have a future?

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World Business Report -- Fed raises US interest rates by 0.25%

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World Business Report -- US businesses brace for Fed decision

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Business Daily -- Can we control AI?

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World Business Report -- Why are you paying more to borrow money?

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World Business Report -- How rising fuel is affecting German industry

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World Business Report -- Does AI need a kill switch?

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World Business Report -- Is an AI 'slowdown' even possible without China?

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New candy stores are popping up across NYC. Why? -- While US consumer confidence is at an historic low the Big Apple's sweet shops are expanding.

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The kelp producer who wants to get Americans eating seaweed -- Marine farmer Suzie Flores also hopes the crop can revitalise the US's small fishing towns.

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The extreme engineering of aircraft windows - Few companies in the world have the technology to produce aircraft windows. Here's a look at how they're made. See more

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Flight chaos caused by 'millisecond' software defect, report says -- The failure led to more than 2,000 flights being cancelled and hundreds of thousands of passengers affected.

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We bought our £242,000 home without a deposit - here's how -- The share of UK mortgages with smaller deposits is the highest it's been since 2008. The BBC spoke to borrowers about how they manage the risks.

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Early Bowie music available to stream for first time -- Previously unheard material from the start of the artist's career has been released for the first time.

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Barclays workers ask for more money to return to the office -- Unite union, which represents 36,000 Barclays staff, calls for a one-off payment to offset increased travel and childcare costs.

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UK interest rates hold expected but Bank of England facing tough choices -- Rates are held for the sixth time in a row but the Bank of England says high energy prices make a future rise more likely.

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I sent 200 LinkedIn messages and got a job: How to nail networking -- From coffee chats to LinkedIn messages, here's how to network your way to your next job.

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Why you must share your idea and get honest feedback -- Learn Steven's three crucial steps for validating your business proposal and why impartial feedback is vital. -- BBC Maestro - Steven Bartlett

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The power of making and owning decisions -- Learn why making your own decisions is the key to increasing your confidence. -- BBC Maestro - Evy Poumpouras

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The power of absorbing information -- Learn how to listen to improve your self-awareness. People will give you information, and that's power. -- BBC Maestro - Evy Poumpouras

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Why planning can be a form of procrastination -- Learn how to avoid compulsive planning and instead hold plans loosely as a navigational aid. -- BBC Maestro - Oliver Burkeman

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How to navigate a world competing for your attention -- Oliver offers tips on how to avoid getting distracted on social media when people profit from your scrolling. -- BBC Maestro - Oliver Burkeman

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The difference between 'good' and 'bad' procrastination -- Forget trying to stop procrastinating. Instead, learn Oliver's three rules to become a better procrastinator. -- BBC Maestro - Oliver Burkeman

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Why 'inbox zero' is a strategy that breeds distraction -- Managing infinite emails, ideas, errands, and goals is hard. Oliver recommends a little strategic neglect. -- BBC Maestro - Oliver Burkeman

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How time creates problems, especially when it is so limited -- Discover why so many of our struggles are down to poor time management and denial of its finitude. -- BBC Maestro - Oliver Burkeman

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Why sustainable productivity will drive success -- Steven shares his three 'M' goal-setting framework to help you be more productive for the long-term. -- BBC Maestro - Steven Bartlett

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How to hire the best people for your team -- Are they a bar raiser, bar maintainer or bar lowerer? Learn how to build a team that can get behind your mission. -- BBC Maestro - Steven Bartlett

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What is your business culture and why is it so important? -- Explore how you can use your mission to set the right culture for your business. -- BBC Maestro - Steven Bartlett

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How to know yourself, grow yourself, and take control -- Find out how to counteract limiting beliefs you hold about yourself and build new ones that serve you better. -- BBC Maestro - Steven Bartlett

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How to get the money you need to start a business -- Learn how to start a business with nothing in the bank and how to get funding if you need it to get started. -- BBC Maestro - Steven Bartlett

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Why you should start a business and why to start it now -- Steven explains the common obstacles to starting a business and why now is the time to start yours. -- BBC Maestro - Steven Bartlett

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Rates were hiked in a unanimous decision despite fierce opposition from President Donald Trump, who had called for a cut.

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The BBC's Samira Hussain looks at the factors considered in the increase by the Federal Reserve and what it could mean for the US economy.

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Summer holidays and disruption to global oil supplies by the Middle East conflict stoked price growth.

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Four recent job starters share their tips on what helped them have a smooth transition and survive their first few days.

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Many complaints were about affordability, after customers saw steep hikes to bills.

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The effective interest rate on US government bonds over 10 years, known as the 10-year Treasury yield, has risen as high as 5.04% but has eased back since.

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The rise has reignited the debate about the state pension's long-term affordability and generational fairness.

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The US president's comments come after Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark told the BBC an AI "kill switch" may need to be mandatory.

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The triple lock guarantees that the state pension is not overtaken by inflation or wage increases.

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US President Donald Trump dismisses calls to slow the development of AI, saying that claims of it "taking over the World" are a "HOAX".

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Burnham says those who take risks should be backed by government, but his government has been criticised for increasing business costs.

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The cost of filling up a vehicle has rebounded, according to the RAC, as oil prices remain elevated.

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What should new students consider to keep your belongings safe and covered by insurance?

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The 21 Air-operated jet overshot a runway at Miami International Airport and hit several vehicles.

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The cost of renting is expected to rise by 4% or 5% a year by December, says property website Zoopla.

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