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BBC News - Business

'It's not surprising': Americans react to record high Labor Day fuel prices - Petrol prices have never topped $4 (£2.96) per gallon on Labor Day, but it's still below the record of $5.02 (£3.71) a gallon set in June 2022. 3 hrs ago - US & Canada

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Grindr to pay £26m to settle claims it allegedly shared users' HIV status -- The long-running claim alleges Grindr breached UK privacy laws by sharing data with third parties. -- Technology

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Jaguar Land Rover to cut 4,000 jobs over next two years -- The cuts come as the carmaker struggles with Chinese competition, US tariffs, and the transition to electric vehicles.

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China to pump $54bn into state banks and insurers to boost economy -- It comes as Beijing is aiming to reshape its economy in the face of a number of challenges.

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Australians will be able to switch off social media algorithms under planned legislation -- Firms like Meta, Google and TikTok should face "substantial" penalties if they don't give the option, minister says.

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Probe begins into why cargo plane overran Miami runway -- Five people died and five others were injured as the Amazon plane overshot the runway after landing at Miami International Airport.

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Why are European countries moving their gold out of North America? -- The Netherlands has relocated 86 tonnes of the shiny stuff - what's going on? -- London

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Why a famous Montreal sandwich shop has been forced to swap its soda -- Schwartz's, one of Montreal's most famous delis, has changed suppliers for its black cherry soda. -- US & Canada

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Why wait? Business grads buying firms to install themselves as CEO -- Impatient to be the boss of an established company, young people are borrowing money to fund their purchases.

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Feeling nostalgic for summer? How to beat the back-to-work blues -- Going back to work after a summer holiday can be tricky - here are a few tips to make it easier.

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Muted open on Wall Street amid inflation fears

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World Business Report -- Germany's far-right is gaining ground

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Business Daily -- Who's afraid of the AI job-snatchers?

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World Business Report -- Fifty years of Wallace & Gromit, Shaun the Sheep and Friends

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World Business Report -- Volkswagen cuts 50,000 more jobs

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Business Daily -- Taking Stock: Is everything about to get more expensive?

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World Business Report -- What will El Niño cost us?

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World Business Report -- Record fine over US basketball player's wages

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Business Daily -- Power players: Can Premier League transfer spending keep breaking records?

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World Business Report -- Is this the biggest oil deal in history?

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World Business Report -- United States signs oil deal with Venezuela

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Business Daily -- Founders: Allison Ellsworth, co-founder of Poppi soft on the cider vinegar soft drinks that had PepsiCo paying $1.95bn

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World Business Report -- How will bond market turmoil affect you?

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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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From 'dog fruit' to darling: India's avocado boom - Demand for avocados is booming in India and local growers hope to grab more of the market. See more

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Next wins key appeal to overturn £30m equal pay ruling -- A judge ruled Next can pay warehouse workers more because it is harder to recruit and retain them.

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Faisal Islam: Chancellor's attempts to boost vibes may limit tax rises -- The new leadership is trying to maintain both confidence and the promotion of economic animal spirits.

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Why the 'Temu Range Rover' is such a threat to Jaguar Land Rover -- Job cuts come as JLR faces falling sales and intense Chinese competition while trying to switch to electric vehicles.

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The £70 refund letter that isn't a scam -- About one million people - mostly women - are owed pension tax relief and will be contacted by HMRC.

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Flight price rises due to 'foolish leaders' starting wars, Virgin's Branson says -- Middle East tensions have choked the production and transportation of oil, causing a surge in the price of car and jet fuels.

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UK petrol prices hit highest level since Iran war began -- The price of unleaded hits 163p a litre, according to motoring group the RAC, as oil prices remain elevated.

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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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Fuel prices have soared since the Iran conflict began at the end of February, mirroring the surge in wholesale oil prices.

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Dame Angela Eagle warns the weather event could lead to extreme storms this winter.

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Cake, coffee, make-up and burgers are just some of the free things you can get on your birthday.

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The group - which includes Audi, Porsche, Skoda as well as the VW brand - plans to cut a total of 100,000 posts by 2030.

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The US Mint special edition is stamped with a portrait of Trump alongside the words "LIBERTY" and "IN GOD WE TRUST"

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Experts warn low storage levels could push up gas prices further, leaving households with higher bills.

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Office whip-rounds are a staple of working life but they can raise a lot of awkward questions.

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The vehicle is being built at JLR's manufacturing plant in Solihull, in the West Midlands.

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The iPhone maker follows rival technology giant Google in relabelling the Great Lake.

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Booking.com said the "limited test" was "not a true reflection of the experience of millions of listings or reviews".

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Higher borrowing costs have piled fresh pressure on Andy Burnham ahead of his first Budget.

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Autonomous crop-spraying aircraft are leading the way in pilot-free flying.

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The cost of dining out is getting increasingly hard to swallow - but clever planning can get you cheaper deals.

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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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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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