B&Q and Five Guys among firms that paid staff below minimum wage - More than 600 companies underpaid staff, with £4m returned to workers, according to the government. 32 mins ago - Business

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Netherlands moves billions in gold to London in 'crisis preparedness' move -- The Dutch central bank removes some of its gold reserves from the US and Canada, saying it is because of "increasing geopolitical unrest". -- London

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US borrowing costs hit fresh highs over inflation fears -- The effective interest rate on 10 years rose to 4.79%, its highest level since January 2025, as oil prices surged. -- US & Canada

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Apple Maps renames Lake Ontario as Lake America after Trump order -- The iPhone maker follows rival technology giant Google in relabelling the Great Lake. -- US & Canada

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Uber shuts operations in Nigeria and Uganda with immediate effect -- Nigeria - Africa's most populous country - is proving a tough market for ride-hailing services.

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Uber to cut over 3,000 jobs in major global restructuring - The company says cutting roles would make its operations "simpler and faster". 7 hrs ago

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Remarkable US oil deal puzzles analysts - and angers many Venezuelans -- Amounting to 65 billion barrels of crude, the deal is labelled by one ex-envoy as a colonialist "fever dream".

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Faisal Islam: Why bond market wildfire is keeping world leaders up at night -- Huge AI spending plans and the ongoing war in Iran are driving up borrowing costs around the world.

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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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Almost half of households do not see benefits of economic growth, report says -- Analysis has found a "stark" gap in the spending power of households in the north and south of England on average.

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'I don't even like them': How much should you give to office gift collections? -- Office whip-rounds are a staple of working life but they can raise a lot of awkward questions.

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Range Rover launches first fully electric model -- The vehicle is being built at JLR's manufacturing plant in Solihull, in the West Midlands.

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Why are UK borrowing costs rising and what does it mean for me? -- Some government borrowing costs have hit their highest level for 28 years - what does it mean for you?

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Fake 10 Downing Street listing exposes 'unfit' Booking.com, says consumer group -- Booking.com said the "limited test" was "not a true reflection of the experience of millions of listings or reviews".

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UK long-term borrowing costs highest since 1998 ahead of October Budget -- Higher borrowing costs have piled fresh pressure on Andy Burnham ahead of his first Budget.

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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 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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Kids eat free and loyalty points - six ways to eat out but not break the bank -- The cost of dining out is getting increasingly hard to swallow - but clever planning can get you cheaper deals.

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Ikea cuts prices as customers struggle with rising cost of living -- The Swedish retailer has seen revenue decline as the rising cost of living reduces people's ability to buy new furniture.

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Shein valued at $26bn after long-awaited stock market debut -- The firm's Hong Kong listing on Tuesday comes after a years-long quest to sell shares in New York and London.

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Forget Starbucks coffee - Gen Z like their drinks ice cold -- Young consumers are choosing cold, customisable drinks and coffee chains are racing to catch up.

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Sports Direct founder attacks Burnham's 'populist' High Street plans -- In a letter, the entrepreneur accuses the prime minister of "jumping on 'everyday fixes' or bandwagons" with his latest cost of living and retail policies.

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Selena Gomez pushes back against 'frivolous' fraud claims -- Selena Gomez's lawyer says the fraud case is "absurd" - but it is far from unusual for celebrity family business relationships to go wrong.

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Trump administration illegally retaliated against Anthropic, US judge rules -- The company has been at loggerheads with the Pentagon over the use of AI by the US military.

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Pizza-making robots promised the future. The results are half-baked -- A string of failures has sapped confidence that robots will take over production at pizza restaurants.

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Military veterans told they owe thousands of pounds over clerical error -- Hundreds of former UK service personnel have had their pensions cut after being overpaid.

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I was spending £700 a month: How I beat my late-night shopping addiction -- Younger generations are thought to be more susceptible to impulse spending. The BBC looks at ways to get it under control.

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Scottish Highlands benefiting from 'coolcation' trend -- Scotland and other northern European nations are seeing more tourists as people avoid the heat.

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Plug-in solar panels are coming to a shop near you - here's what to know -- The UK government claimes panels could help homes "significantly cut" energy bills.

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From lighting to vintage gems: Five ways to spruce up your rental -- Experts share tips on how to make a flat or house feel like your own without annoying the landlord.

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