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BBC News - Business

More than 10 firms pay up to $100,000 a month for fast access to Truth Social posts - Trump Media expects the controversial service, which launched this month, to provide a new revenue stream, as it posts a quarterly loss. 20 hrs ago - Business

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Tokenomics: Why making AI pay is tricky - Buyers of AI services are struggling to control costs and sellers are not sure how much to charge. 5 hrs ago

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Sun-tanned cauliflowers and knobbly spuds - the heatwave veg that's good to eat - British shoppers should expect to see more wonky vegetables due to repeated heatwaves. 5 hrs ago

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'I started in my 20s and made £8,000': Why women are often better investors than men -- Women can make higher returns but only about a quarter of UK women have investments, compared with about 40% of men.

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Tech leaders say AI means less work - their staff say they work up to 90 hours a week -- Tech companies are not modelling their own claims of the technology giving people more free time.

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France bans unsolicited telemarketing calls -- Cold calling is coming to an end in France, with one consumer group calling the ban a "small revolution".

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These seaside apartments were a ghost city - then police say scammers moved in -- Malaysia's Forest City was pitched as "paradise" but last month police raided it over alleged scam operations.

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Wall Street giants hand Nvidia $500bn to fund boom in AI projects -- The money will be used to develop new data centres to house, operate, and cool miles of stacked computer chips that process AI data and actions.

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Africa's richest man's plan to change a continent -- Africa's richest man Aliko Dangote tells the BBC that he plans to build a new oil refinery in Kenya.

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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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Nvidia teams up with Wall Street on $500bn AI financing deal

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Business Daily -- Founders: How Vitaminwater founder Mike Repole built a drinks empire

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World Business Report -- Total solar eclipse boosts tourism

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World Business Report -- Nvidia raises $500bn for AI Data Centres

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Business Daily -- Too many offices, not enough homes: can conversions work?

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World Business Report -- Why are billionaires investing in the Premier League?

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World Business Report -- China launches first regular Arctic shipping route

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Business Daily -- Denmark is scrapping royal warrants. Will businesses miss them?

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World Business Report -- The USA's employment slump

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World Business Report -- US creates fewer new jobs than expected

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Business Daily -- Taking stock: Global trade's new reality

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World Business Report -- The heatwave economy

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World Business Report -- Cashing in on SpaceX

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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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Why airlines are warning over lithium-ion batteries - The airline industry wants passengers to be careful when travelling with lithium ion batteries. See more

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Thames Water gave finance boss a £1m signing-on fee -- The seven-figure payment was given to Steve Buck as part of package to persuade him to join the troubled utility company.

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Ban on 'subscription traps' brought forward by three months -- The prime minister is embarking on a UK tour with a series of announcements aimed at easing living costs.

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You could be missing out on £150 off your energy bill - here's how to check -- Some people need to ensure they are named on their energy bill before the deadline to qualify for help.

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How a 90-second power outage sparked chaos for rail commuters -- The incident raised questions about how a disrupted power supply can have such a widespread impact.

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Trump imposes 15% tariff on key chip material to counter China -- The move aims to protect US firms as they face increasing competition from China's chip industry.

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Argos is getting a makeover - but can it attract new shoppers? -- The retailer has been around for 50 years but struggled to compete with newer rivals such as Amazon. Can its new owners turn it 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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The no-frills carrier agrees to be bought by US firm Apollo after a rival suitor drops out.

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Andre Lavoie joined SpaceX in 2009 as an engineer, now he's looking to cash in his shares in the company.

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Here's how to style for success while keeping your cool - and where you and your boss stand on your wardrobe.

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Are AI recruitment tools disadvantaging women who are seeking to return to the workplace?

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Meta is the latest company to disclose an AI agent breach, raising cyber-security concerns.

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The meat has never been more expensive, due to supply shortages, but there's a big squeeze on profits.

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Trump's volatile trade policy has thrown the world economy into chaos, and put some US prices up.

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The price of unleaded hits 160p a litre, according to motoring group the RAC, as oil prices remain elevated.

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The changes are part of government efforts to tackle the youth unemployment crisis.

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This year's harvest could be the worst on record due to the exceptionally dry spring and summer.

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent both announced talks had progressed to allow shipments to resume.

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Tech is being used to watch for wildfires but firefighters are still needed to put them out.

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Many singles face extra costs for housing, bills, food and holidays but there are ways to ease the burden.

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The advertising watchdog said Jaded London's marketing email made smoking seem appealing.

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AI is reshaping the Philippines' outsourcing industry, raising questions over the future of the industry.

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