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BBC News - Business

Will Canada's WestJet airline strike go ahead - and can I get a refund? The potential strike by flight attendants for Canada's second-largest air carrier comes during the busy August long weekend in the country. 8 hrs ago

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Fifa scraps controversial World Cup investment plan after outcry -- Football's world governing body Fifa abandons plans to sell off stakes in its major competitions after widespread opposition to president Gianni Infantino's proposal. -- World Cup

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Anthropic's Claude AI escapes to hack into three organisations -- It comes just days after rival OpenAI said rogue AI agents had breached other firms' networks. -- Business

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Faisal Islam: Four reasons why Fifa's World Cup plan never stacked up -- The actual presentation of FIFA's plan to part-privatise the World Cup raises many more questions than it answers. -- Business

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BP puts North Sea business up for sale -- The decision follows a review of BP's operations and is set to end 60 years of production in the region by the oil giant.

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Amazon and Apple just told us more about their AI plans - here are three things we learned - Billions of dollars are being poured into a new wave of AI technology. But will it pay off? 2 days ago

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The Chinese robot army transforming the UK's retail industry -- Britain's weak productivity growth and labour shortages are creating an opportunity for China's robotics firms.

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South Korean shares soar after chip stock rout -- It comes after a three-day rout that wiped hundreds of billions of dollars off the value of the country's stock market.

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What you wear can help you get a job - here's how -- While you need to answer the questions in an interview, your appearance and mannerisms are also crucial.

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The 20-somethings betting big on tech stocks -- The BBC hears from people about the risks and rewards of investing in technology shares.

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Wall Street bounces back after this week's tech sell-off

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World Business Report -- Ukraine takes aim at Russia's economy

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World Business Report -- FIFA fallout: 'What's wrong with wanting to make money?'

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Business Daily -- Taking stock: China gains in the AI race

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World Business Report -- UEFA Shows FIFA the Red Card

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World Business Report -- Is this the start of the robot wars?

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Business Daily -- Listen again - Follow the Money: FIFA's Billions

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World Business Report -- Have FIFA scored an own goal?

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World Business Report -- Luxury fashion houses bag a return to sales growth

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Business Daily -- Founders: Leah Solivan on building and selling TaskRabbit

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World Business Report -- Is the World Cup up for sale?

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World Business Report -- AI investors spark Asia shares sell-off

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Business Daily -- Follow the money: The antidote economy

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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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India wants to join the strawberry superpowers - Indian strawberry farmers rely on varieties imported from the US and Europe, but that could change. See more

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Sainsbury's agrees to sell Argos for £120m -- Under the terms of the deal, Argos will still operate in Sainsbury's shops, sell Habitat products, and offer Nectar points.

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Passenger on British Airways mayday flight describes fear and shout of 'I don't want to die' -- Edward Killiwick was on the flight that issued a distress call, before it landed safely at Heathrow earlier this month.

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UK petrol prices hit highest level since Iran war began -- The price of unleaded hits 160p a litre, according to motoring group the RAC, as oil prices remain elevated.

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Apple warns of future 'supply constraints' for Mac, iPhone, iPad -- Shares of Apple plunged on a warning of slower sales in the coming months.

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Thames Water boss says leakage targets 'not realistic' -- Chris Weston said Thames wanted "to do better" but some of its targets were not achievable.

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'I pay £580 a month to live in a disused care home': Property guardians show us around -- Could you live communally in a disused building in exchange for a heavily discounted rent? Property guardians show us around.

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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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Trump considering AI controls after OpenAI hacking incidents -- It marks a change of tone for his administration, which has taken a more hands-off approach to the technology.

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From potato harvest to packet of crisps in 24 hours -- The Seabrook factory takes its supply from family-run farm that has grown potatoes for 80 years.

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Wiped out by a hurricane, this US community is now a global energy giant -- A US county flattened by Hurricane Rita is now the world's largest exporter of liquified natural gas.

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Beauty Pie founder on how she dropped out of university and built five beauty businesses -- Marcia Kilgore, founder of Beauty Pie, shares her top tips on how to create a successful business.

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Trump administration bans new Chinese humanoid robots -- The US and China are locked in a race to the lead the world in robotics and artificial intelligence.

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Why Wimbledon is serving Indian ice cream and Bollywood beats -- Departing from tradition, Wimbledon shed its restraint to target new audiences in cricket-crazy India.

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eBay agrees $56m settlement with bloggers over harassment case -- Former eBay executives carried out "unprecedented" harassment over a critical newsletter.

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Chip stocks slide in US and Asia as AI jitters rattle investors -- Trading on South Korea's Kospi index was paused temporarily on Tuesday morning after slumping by 8%.

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Johnson & Johnson offers up to $5.5bn to settle baby powder lawsuits -- The proposed settlement aims to close a years-long legal battle over claims its talcs products cause cancer.

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Is it time to stop using glue and labels on paper? -- Labels and adhesives can prevent paper from being recycled but there's new tech aimed at changing that.

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Chinese chipmaker shares surge nearly 470% in blockbuster stock market debut -- The company's shares soared by nearly 470% in its market debut, as the AI boom drives chip demand.

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Shein swings to $99m loss as Trump tariffs hit sales -- The announcement comes as the fast fashion giant prepares for its stock market debut in Hong Kong.

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Would you pay $58.5m to live in this iconic New York building? -- With its renovation nearly complete, the Flatiron is ready for its next - and most extravagant - phase of life.

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24 Jul 2026 -- 'It eats away at my body': The human cost of S Korea's ultra-convenient overnight deliveries -- Night-time deliveries are ubiquitous in hyper-connected Korea, stirring a debate about working conditions. -- 24 Jul 2026

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24 Jul 2026 -- Tech titan ordered to pay ex-wife $644m in divorce settlement -- The divorce, involving the chairman of one of South Korea's biggest companies, has gripped the nation. -- 24 Jul 2026

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