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BBC News - Business

Disney and ABC sue Trump's media regulator to stop early licence renewal -- The network accuses the administration of retaliating against ABC because it "disapproves of what ABC broadcasts". -- US & Canada

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UK job vacancies at five-year low as smaller firms scale back recruitment -- Small firms cite labour and operating costs as reasons for scaling back hiring, the UK's statistics body says. -- Business

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India built the world's biggest digital payments miracle. Now comes the bill -- India's UPI may finally face merchant fees, raising questions over who pays and whether users will resist. -- Asia

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Global borrowing costs hit fresh highs on oil, AI and inflation -- Interest rates on long-term US, UK, German and Japanese government debt have soared. -- Business

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American Airlines to bring back TV screens on US flights -- It is also adding more premium seats, with the changes aimed at improving the travel experience and boosting revenue. -- US & Canada

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Carney's final chance to convince Trump as US-Canada trade deadline looms -- Negotiators want a deal to avoid fresh US tariffs - though Canadians are not in the mood to offer many concessions. -- US & Canada

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'I'm in Barbados': The dos and don'ts of writing an out-of-office reply -- As we hit peak holiday season, the BBC looks at the dos and don'ts of composing a good out-of-office message. -- Business

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'I lost $14,000 in a month': Investors hit by Korean stock market's wild swings -- Some traders are reeling from heavy losses after a brutal correction in South Korea's stock market.

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Why Japanese firms are being so slow to use AI -- Japanese risk aversion and conservatism blamed for slow AI take-up by the country's business sector.

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Wall Street muted as retail sales drop

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Business Daily -- Founders: From sleeping under a bridge to SEO success in the age of AI

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World Business Report -- Is social media about to change forever?

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World Business Report -- 50% Tariff Warning: The US-Canada Trade War Escalates

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Business Daily -- Follow the Money: What's driving up the cost of flying?

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World Business Report -- What a katsu curry can tell us about the Japanese economy

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World Business Report -- Young people want jobs

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World Business Report -- Tech giants grilled over Australian Social Media ban

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Business Daily -- Taking Stock: The cost of heatwaves

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World Business Report -- How Incheon Airport has become the world's busiest airport

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World Business Report -- Maersk en-route to success

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Business Daily -- Power Players: What's next for Guinness owner Diageo?

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World Business Report -- Los Angeles Lakers face takeover

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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.

3 months ago

Protein or pickled garlic? What's new in ice cream - There's a constant battle in ice cream to come up with new flavours and to keep costs down. See more

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Wetherspoons bans customers playing music from phones in pubs -- The pub chain says the decision follows complaints about "other people's videos and amplified phone conversations".

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US states call for big changes to Instagram and Facebook as Meta child privacy trial begins -- US states are suing the social media giant to force an overhaul of its platforms for young users.

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Virgin takes step towards running Channel Tunnel rail services -- Firm wants to run up to 20 daily journeys to Europe but it must get additional approval for overseas tracks.

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Changing pubs into homes to be made harder under new rules -- The rules will come into force on Monday along with other changes to planning policy.

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Ferrari's first ever electric car sold for record $40m -- The Luce's launch drew backlash from some commentators who said it broke from the brand's signature dramatic styling.

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How switching your bank account could earn you up to £220 -- New research suggests staying put is costing British savers billions in missed interest every year.

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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

4 months ago

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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Investors say the actor and singer did not take an "active role" in the company as promised.

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A new US report said China had moved goods through nations with lower tariffs to dodge higher levies.

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After the PM announced a crackdown on subscription traps, readers share how they got into and out of unwanted plans.

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The department store made famous by sitcom Absolutely Fabulous had warned it would cease trading.

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Ofwat has given provisional approval for 13 water companies to charge customers more to pay for investments.

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Labour's employment rights bill crackdown on zero hours contracts could cost businesses up to £2.9bn a year, new official analysis has found.

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Users of the popular streaming platform criticised allowing Amazon to use their data by dafault.

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Hot weather and the men's football World Cup boosted the economy but the Iran war may weigh on growth

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The hardware builders are riding a record-breaking high, but the broader professional services workforce must adapt as AI evolves.

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The suit challenges Truth Social plan selling early access to Trump's market-moving posts.

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Annual US inflation dipped to 3.4% in July, with food costs slowing and housing keeping prices slightly higher.

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The conflict in the Middle East has pushed up oil and fuel prices, and also disrupted supply chains.

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Buyers of AI services are struggling to control costs and sellers are not sure how much to charge.

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British shoppers should expect to see more wonky vegetables due to repeated heatwaves.

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Trump Media expects the controversial service, which launched this month, to provide a new revenue stream, as it posts a quarterly loss.

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