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BBC News - Business

Is Donald Trump ready to do business with Myanmar? There are signs the United States is shifting its policy towards Myanmar, formerly a global pariah. 11 hrs ago - Asia

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Inflation and government borrowing highest for a year ahead of next week's Budget -- Inflation accelerated to 3.5% from 3.1% in the year to September, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

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Elon Musk confirms he is considering merging Tesla and SpaceX -- Musk says special committees within both companies have been formed to look at a possible mega-merger.

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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman wins dismissal of sister's lawsuit -- A US district judge dismissed the case after Ann Altman had refused to attend an independent medical examination.

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Google resolves cloud outage affecting UK banks and websites -- Revolut was one of the hardest hit, with banking services going down for many customers.

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Why is Elon Musk plotting a mega-merger of SpaceX and Tesla? -- Musk says there's "a lot to be gained" by combining the firms in what would be the biggest merger in history.

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Trump sued over Canadian tariffs in latest legal challenge -- The lawsuit argues the White House exceeded its authority in imposing the latest tariffs on the country and caused "immediate harm to American businesses".

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Audit regulator looking into Manchester City accounting -- No formal investigation has started, but the regulator is making inquiries into the case.

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As Christmas rush looms, how do China-made toys find their way to the US? -- With the festive season on the horizon, we trace toys from factories in China to US shelves.

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The Sabrina Carpenter clip that helped a 22-year-old make £120,000 a year -- Social media "clippers" make short, vertical videos that appear on the likes of Instagram and TikTok.

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US markets open lower as AI stocks lead sell-offs

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Business Daily -- Founders: Olio CEO Tessa Clarke's fight against food waste

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World Business Report -- Cost of Living Dominates US Midterms

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World Business Report -- France takes a hard look at its finances

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Business Daily -- Follow the Money: The cost of sending money home

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World Business Report -- French businesses count the cost of riots

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World Business Report -- AI boom fuels China's exports

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Business Daily -- What China's solar panel obsession means for the world

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World Business Report -- Students protest in France, as fiscal concern mounts

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World Business Report -- Tesla shares rise after 'flying' car launch

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World Business Report -- The Tesla Roadster is finally here

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World Business Report -- Brazil cuts working week from six days to five

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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.

4 months ago

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.

5 months ago

The tech helping crack decades-old cold cases - Investigative genetic genealogy can help hunt down criminals but raises worries over privacy. See more

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Paddy Power cuts 1,400 jobs and blames betting tax rises -- The UK government increased taxes on online casino and sports betting in last year's Budget.

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Union attacks NatWest plans to get workers back to the office -- The bank says workers will be required to attend the office at least two days a week from February.

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Jobless rate falls but small firms cut back hiring -- Small firms cite labour costs as a key factor in scaling back hiring, the Office for National Statistics says.

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'I'm fed up of swiping': The singles choosing dating events over apps -- The BBC hears from people who think dating events are better value for money than dating apps.

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Burnham vows end to 'rip-off parking charges' under new rules -- The changes come after concerns that penalties issued by private providers are too harsh and leave motorists unfairly punished.

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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 on 28 October.

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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

7 months ago

The power of making and owning decisions -- Learn why making your own decisions is the key to increasing your confidence. -- BBC Maestro - Evy Poumpouras

7 months ago

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

7 months ago

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

7 months ago

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

7 months ago

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

7 months ago

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

7 months ago

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 platform said since the weekend it had "taken immediate action to identify and remove listings linked to looting".

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Claims that Uber misled TfL over its licence were thrown out because they were brought too late.

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More property asking prices are being cut than at any time in 15 years, data shared with the BBC shows.

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Antisocial behaviour on buses in England could lead to fines while a new campaign is also being launched for trains.A national campaign asking rail passengers "share the carriage, not the noise" is being launched.

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Musk's announcement comes after Anthropic pledged to create a public benefit fund ahead of its blockbuster stock market listing.

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Exports have helped offset weak spending at home, but trade tensions and AI doubts cloud its outlook.

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The boss of one of Ukraine's biggest steel companies says the country has been "bundled together" in measures aimed at curbing cheap imports.

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Trading standards officers say AI is "super-charging" existing scams through clones and fake websites.

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At the IMF meeting in Bangkok this week finance and business leaders grappled with uncertainty.

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Senior banking executives have told the BBC they expect to be "on the menu" in the chancellor's Budget tax later this month.

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Smells from rubbish dumps and industrial facilities are being more carefully monitored.

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After Primark announced plans for home delivery, we hear from women who never go into clothes stores.

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It comes as some investors have become concerned about the amount of money being spent on AI infrastructure.

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Once a symbol of tech's promise, Holmes was brought down by her false claims about a blood-testing device. Now gripping new film You Can See Everything explores her baffling character.

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The cuts equate to around 6% of the streaming giant's total workforce worldwide.

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