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BBC News - Business

BP puts North Sea business up for sale - The decision follows a review of BP's operations and is set to end 60 years of production in the region by the oil giant. 11 hrs ago - Scotland

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Anthropic's Claude AI escapes to hack into three organisations -- It comes just days after rival OpenAI said rogue AI agents had breached other firms' networks. -- Business

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Apple warns of future 'supply constraints' for Mac, iPhone, iPad -- Shares of Apple plunged on a warning of slower sales in the coming months. -- Business

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US economic growth sees surprise slowdown in second quarter -- The economy grew at an annual rate of 1.5% in the three months to June, down from 2.1% seen in the previous quarter. -- US & Canada

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Amazon and Apple just told us more about their AI plans - here are three things we learned - Billions of dollars are being poured into a new wave of AI technology. But will it pay off? 1 day ago

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South Korean shares soar after chip stock rout -- It comes after a three-day rout that wiped hundreds of billions of dollars off the value of the country's stock market. -- Business

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Fifa says 'nobody selling football' as plan continues -- Football's governing body Fifa plans to continue the consultation process after Uefa threatens to boycott World Cups. -- World Cup

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India wants to join the strawberry superpowers -- Indian strawberry farmers rely on varieties imported from the US and Europe, but that could change. -- Asia

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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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The 20-somethings betting big on tech stocks -- The BBC hears from people about the risks and rewards of investing in technology shares.

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Wall Street bounces back after this week's tech sell-off

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World Business Report -- Ukraine takes aim at Russia's economy

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World Business Report -- FIFA fallout: 'What's wrong with wanting to make money?'

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Business Daily -- Taking stock: China gains in the AI race

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World Business Report -- UEFA Shows FIFA the Red Card

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World Business Report -- Is this the start of the robot wars?

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Business Daily -- Listen again - Follow the Money: FIFA's Billions

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World Business Report -- Have FIFA scored an own goal?

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World Business Report -- Luxury fashion houses bag a return to sales growth

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Business Daily -- Founders: Leah Solivan on building and selling TaskRabbit

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World Business Report -- Is the World Cup up for sale?

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World Business Report -- AI investors spark Asia shares sell-off

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Business Daily -- Follow the money: The antidote economy

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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.

3 months ago

Is it time to stop using glue and labels on paper? Labels and adhesives can prevent paper from being recycled but there's new tech aimed at changing that. See more

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Sainsbury's agrees to sell Argos for £120m -- Under the terms of the deal, Argos will still operate in Sainsbury's shops, sell Habitat products, and offer Nectar points.

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Passenger on British Airways mayday flight describes fear and shout of 'I don't want to die' -- Edward Killiwick was on the flight that issued a distress call, before it landed safely at Heathrow earlier this month.

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UK petrol prices hit highest level since Iran war began -- The price of unleaded hits 160p a litre, according to motoring group the RAC, as oil prices remain elevated.

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Thames Water boss says leakage targets 'not realistic' -- Chris Weston said Thames wanted "to do better" but some of its targets were not achievable.

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'I pay £580 a month to live in a disused care home': Property guardians show us around -- Could you live communally in a disused building in exchange for a heavily discounted rent? Property guardians show us around.

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Virtual interviews don't show bosses your personality, says Burnham -- Interviews online may not allow young people to "shine" and communicate their "passion", the prime minister says.

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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

4 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

4 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

4 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

4 months ago

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

4 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

4 months ago

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

4 months ago

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

4 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

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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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It marks a change of tone for his administration, which has taken a more hands-off approach to the technology.

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The Seabrook factory takes its supply from family-run farm that has grown potatoes for 80 years.

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A US county flattened by Hurricane Rita is now the world's largest exporter of liquified natural gas.

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Marcia Kilgore, founder of Beauty Pie, shares her top tips on how to create a successful business.

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Britain's weak productivity growth and labour shortages are creating an opportunity for China's robotics firms.

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The US and China are locked in a race to the lead the world in robotics and artificial intelligence.

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Departing from tradition, Wimbledon shed its restraint to target new audiences in cricket-crazy India.

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Former eBay executives carried out "unprecedented" harassment over a critical newsletter.

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Trading on South Korea's Kospi index was paused temporarily on Tuesday morning after slumping by 8%.

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The proposed settlement aims to close a years-long legal battle over claims its talcs products cause cancer.

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The company's shares soared by nearly 470% in its market debut, as the AI boom drives chip demand.

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The announcement comes as the fast fashion giant prepares for its stock market debut in Hong Kong.

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With its renovation nearly complete, the Flatiron is ready for its next - and most extravagant - phase of life.

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Night-time deliveries are ubiquitous in hyper-connected Korea, stirring a debate about working conditions.

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The divorce, involving the chairman of one of South Korea's biggest companies, has gripped the nation.

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