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People troll my DIY but they just spur me on -- Female DIY experts and tradeswomen talk about their experiences of a traditionally male-dominated domain.

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Three takeaways from Trump's 'Super Intelligence' summit - The meeting at the White House came as some tech bosses and experts have called for tighter rules around AI. 4 hrs ago - Business

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Ukraine's prized steel industry left in ruins by Russian missile campaign -- Ukraine's remaining steelworks, a vital part of its economy, have all but ground to a halt because of relentless attacks.

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OpenAI unveils AI assistant 'dots' while safety worries delay new model -- Sam Altman spoke in San Francisco during OpenAI's annual event for tech developers.

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Oura pulls $15bn stock market listing days after announcement -- The wearable technology company had been expected to list its shares in the US.

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The start-ups hoping to return battery making to the US -- Batteries based on sodium-ion technology could be made in the US with locally sourced materials.

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Chinese AI tool told researchers how to make bioweapons -- Mindgard said it discovered in July that Kimi models K2.6 and K3 Swarm could evade developer's safety limits.

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Huel ad banned for suggesting its products could replace all conventional food -- The advertising watchdog said that viewers could assume from the ad that replacing all normal food with Huel was "nutritionally appropriate".

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UK colleges are offering degrees in content creation for £30,000. But are they worth it? -- Content creation degrees aim to help people make money from social media, but are they worth the money?

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How the oil capital of the US welcomed a solar power boom -- Texas is now the country's biggest producer of solar-farmed electricity.

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US markets up as oil prices drop

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World Business Report -- Trump: AI companies to self-regulate

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World Business Report -- US ban on Canadian exports comes into effect

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Business Daily -- Follow the Money: Why does an Oktoberfest beer cost €16?

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World Business Report -- Musk's SpaceX Starship orbits earth

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World Business Report -- How will the latest US-China trade deal impact businesses?

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Business Daily -- Can Route 66 towns survive on nostalgia?

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World Business Report -- Manchester City found guilty of breaking Premier League rules

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World Business Report -- Much ceremony little substance between Xi and Trump

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Business Daily -- Taking stock: Trump and Xi face the trade test

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World Business Report -- What does China and the USA want from the state visit?

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World Business Report -- Trump welcomes Xi to the White House

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World Business Report -- Presidents Trump and Xi prepare to talk trade, tariffs and tech

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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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X-planes: Are they needed in the new era of drones? Experimental aircraft, or X-planes, helped redefine what was possible in flight. Can they remain relevant in an era of cheap drones? See more

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Household energy bills forecast to see biggest rise in four years -- A typical household faces an annual gas and electricity bill of £1,999 from January, based on a key forecast.

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Soho House venue under investigation for food safety -- A former chef contacted Hackney Council after complaining to managers at the members' club.

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What is the triple lock and why are people talking about it? -- The triple lock guarantees that the state pension is not overtaken by inflation or wage increases.

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Faisal Islam: Triple lock move is significant, but it's a gamble -- I had expected him to try to forge a political consensus on this thorny issue at this stage, but he has gone further than that.

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Warning more UK homes will be uninsurable due to flood risk -- Aviva boss Amanda Blanc said England was "for sure" building homes that might be uninsurable at some point in the future.

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OpenAI scraps rollout of new model over safety concerns -- The firm also issued an update on incidents in which its models accessed Australian government systems.

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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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UK tries to stop Trump's diesel export ban -- John Healey said the UK government is in talks with the US over Donald Trump's threat to stop exports.

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UK gas and diesel prices hit highest since 2022 -- The average price of a litre of diesel at the pump stands at 198.32p, according to the RAC motoring body.

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UK diesel price hits all-time high, the RAC says -- The US-Israel war with Iran has caused fuel prices to soar due to disruption of global oil supplies.

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What a US diesel export ban could mean for you -- The threatened proposal aims to protect US consumers from rising costs, but it could trigger major economic waves if it were to happen.

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Aldi boss says some of rivals' loyalty discounts 'dupe' customers -- Aldi is the only major supermarket chain that doesn't operate a loyalty scheme, which are hugely popular and used by millions of shoppers.

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What is the Budget and what could be in it? -- Chancellor John Healey will set out his plans for UK taxes in October.

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What will the energy cap changes mean for my bills? -- The regulator Ofgem says the price cap increases by 4% in October for millions of households.

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Four ways to keep your energy bills down -- Household energy bills are due to rise again in October but there are ways to keep a lid on your expenditure.

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Avanti West Coast services to be nationalised in UK from March -- The move is part of a plan to improve rail infrastructure, cut train delays and improve experiences for passengers.

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You need £17,000 for a first home - here's how to save it -- Here are four ways you can put money aside to save enough for a deposit on your first home.

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Why the PM could finally drop the triple lock pension pledge -- Andy Burnham said that he would make tough decisions to fund a new national care service.

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Andy Burnham refuses to back third runway at Heathrow -- Andy Burnham said he would wait for the results of a consultation on a scheme estimated to cost £33bn

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The two big calls the UK chancellor has to make ahead of the Budget -- He must consider the longevity of Iran war economic pressures and how to sustain modest optimism, writes the BBC's Faisal Islam.

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Heathrow Airport warns third runway could be delayed by four years -- The UK's busiest airport cautions it may miss the government target of 2035 as ministers say the deadline has "always been ambitious".

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Could an iced coffee freeze you out of the job market? -- Employees and recruiters weigh into the online debate around interview etiquette.

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