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BBC News - Business

Google employee made redundant after reporting sexual harassment, court hears -- Victoria Woodall claims she was retaliated against after reporting a Google UK manager who told clients stories about his swinger lifestyle.

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'I had no electricity for six months': American families struggle with soaring energy prices -- Rising electricity costs have emerged as a key cost-of-living concern, pushing families further into debt. -- US & Canada

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'Out of stock': What went wrong at luxury retailer Saks? -- Saks Global, which owns Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus, is expected to imminently file for bankruptcy protection, leaving questions about the retailer's future. -- Business

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Rare first Superman comic once stolen from Nicolas Cage sells for $15m -- Fewer than 100 copies of Action Comics No 1, which introduced the world to Superman, are thought to exist. -- US & Canada

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'Hermès of durian': The luxury fruit cashing in on China's billion-dollar appetite -- A former gold mining town in Malaysia has seen its riches turn a new shade of yellow, thanks to this pungent fruit.

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The FTSE 100 has hit a record high. Is now the time to start investing? -- As the FTSE hits the 10,000 mark, the UK chancellor is encouraging more people to become investors - but is it the right time?

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Trump seeks $100bn for Venezuela oil, but Exxon boss says country 'uninvestable' -- Oil executives expressed caution, with one executive saying Venezuela had seized their assets twice.

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How tariff disruption will continue reshaping the global economy in 2026 -- Trump's import levies are still changing the patterns of international trade.

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The French university where spies go for training -- Sciences Po Saint-Germain near Paris trains current French secret agents and potential new recruits.

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Trump expects huge investment in Venezuela -- Former Venezuelan minister says firms will not invest without democratic legitimacy. -- See more

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Excel: The software that's hard to quit -- Companies are trying to wean staff off Excel spreadsheets to centralise control of their data. -- See more

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EU reaches South America trade deal after 25 years of talks -- Some farmers in Europe opposed the deal, but the EU Commission said it had listened to their concerns.

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US job creation in 2025 slows to weakest since Covid -- Employment growth for the world's largest economy eased significantly last year.

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US calls Argentina peso bet a 'homerun deal' -- The US Treasury Secretary said the US no longer held pesos in its exchange stabilisation fund.

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Backlash against Musk's Grok AI explained -- Technology editor Zoe Kleinman explains the row over changes made by X to its Grok AI image edits, after the UK government called it "insulting".

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India pushes back at Trump aide's claim about US trade deal breakdown -- India said the US commerce secretary's claims surrounding discussions with Trump were "not accurate".

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Darts champion Littler signs sponsorship deal worth reported £20m -- World number one Luke Littler signs a record sponsorship deal for a darts player worth a reported £20m.

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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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How to choose what matters most in life -- Learn three big questions to ask yourself to zero in on what matters and what you should spend time on. -- BBC Maestro - Oliver Burkeman

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The 800-year-old university is in a legal battle with the founder of a rowing company.

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The firm says its chatbot sees health and wellbeing questions from 230 million people every week.

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It comes after government urged Ofcom to use all its powers – up to and including an effective ban – against X.

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The Greggs boss says there is "no doubt" weight loss jabs have led it to having a healthier menu.

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The president also called on defence firms to increase production or face a crackdown on payouts.

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In a freezing California lab, Google's new quantum chip is reshaping a global tech race.

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Firm which part-funded Sunninghill Park purchase received "allegedly corrupt" payments, court documents say.

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January is a natural time to reflect on your career. If you're looking for a new job, here are four ways to help.

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Chen Zhi is charged with turning his business into a front for fraud hubs that stole from people around the world.

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