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BBC News - Business

Oil price dives as US and Iran pause attacks - The US says attacks on Iran have been halted to give "talks some space", raising hopes of a resolution to the conflict. 3 hrs ago - Business

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Cracker Barrel chief executive steps down a year after rebrand chaos -- Cracker Barrel CEO Julie Masino will exit following customer backlash over modern logo redesign.

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Chinese chipmaker shares surge nearly 470% in blockbuster stock market debut -- The company's shares soared by nearly 470% in its market debut, as the AI boom drives chip demand.

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Water returns to Gatwick Airport after major outage -- Gatwick Airport faced a day of disruptions with toilets and restaurants closed to passengers.

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Primark's new 'supermarket tactic' to woo UK customers in online price war -- Competition from ultra-cheap Chinese retailers and the cost of living crisis could be putting some people off shopping at the store, analysts say.

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Shein swings to $99m loss as Trump tariffs hit sales -- The announcement comes as the fast fashion giant prepares for its stock market debut in Hong Kong. -- Business

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Would you choose £50,000 over the chance of £1m? -- The vast majority of people - particularly women - answer a survey saying they'd take the certainty over chance. -- Business

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'It eats away at my body': The human cost of S Korea's ultra-convenient overnight deliveries -- Night-time deliveries are ubiquitous in hyper-connected Korea, stirring a debate about working conditions. -- Asia

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Would you pay $58.5m to live in this iconic New York building? -- With its renovation nearly complete, the Flatiron is ready for its next - and most extravagant - phase of life. -- US & Canada

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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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This farmer wanted to quit the cocaine industry - he couldn't -- Colombians who grow cocaine's raw material bemoan a lack of support to help them switch crops.

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Wall Street rallies as investors await Fed rate decision

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World Business Report -- Wildfires hit businesses across France and Spain

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Business Daily -- Sierra Leone: The cocaine trail

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World Business Report -- Paramount ⁠Skydance pauses its $110bn acquisition ⁠of Warner ‌Bros ‌Discovery

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World Business Report -- Trump's favourite word is back

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Business Daily -- Taking stock: Is AI burning cash?

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World Business Report -- Trump targets trade partners with new wave of tariffs

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World Business Report -- Petrol and gasoline prices set to go higher

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Business Daily -- Power players: Turbulent times for budget airlines

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World Business Report -- Why AI technology 'went rogue'

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World Business Report -- Brazil hit by US tariffs

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

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World Business Report -- More US tariffs on Canada

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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.

2 months ago

Craft and keyboard: The trainees mastering tech and age-old skills - Firms have to balance hi-tech and age-old skills when training up young workers. See more

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The impact wildfires in France and Spain may have on your travel plans -- For those who have upcoming holidays to the affected regions, here is what you should know about how it might impact your plans.

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Rental searches for pet friendly properties drop after law change -- Agents say some renters wrongly believe permission to have a pet is guaranteed.

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Students tell us how to keep graduation outfit costs down -- Four newly graduated students tell us how they kept the cost of their dresses and suits down.

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Paramount and Warner Bros pause $110bn merger amid legal challenge -- Until a judge reaches a final verdict – or until 1 June 2027 – the Hollywood studios will remain completely separate, competing operations.

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Analysis: The UK's Trump trade deal no longer looks world-beating -- While the US tariffs imposed on the UK are effectively unchanged, other countries now have a better deal.

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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

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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

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

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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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Tech titan ordered to pay ex-wife $644m in divorce settlement -- The divorce, involving the chairman of one of South Korea's biggest companies, has gripped the nation.

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What tariffs has Trump introduced and why? -- Trump's volatile trade policy has thrown the world economy into chaos, and put some US prices up.

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China's Moonshot AI stole from Anthropic, Trump tech adviser says -- The allegations come as Chinese AI companies are facing increased US government scrutiny.

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Firm hacked by rogue OpenAI models says it is 'a wake-up call' -- A co-founder of start-up Hugging Face told the BBC that most firms are not aware that the "game has changed".

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EU clears $110bn Paramount and Warner Bros merger, but it remains on hold in US -- The European Commission gave its green light, but it came with conditions attached for Paramount.

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17 Jul 2026 -- China's Moonshot AI claims Kimi K3 can rival OpenAI and Anthropic -- The company has unveiled a massive new artificial intelligence model it says can take on top American firms. -- 17 Jul 2026

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17 Jul 2026 -- China hits out at British Steel nationalisation -- The UK government said taking the firm into public hands would safeguard "a vital national capability". -- 17 Jul 2026

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17 Jul 2026 -- The financial winners and losers from the World Cup -- Big bucks are being made from the 2026 tournament off the field, but who is raking in the most, and who is losing out? -- 17 Jul 2026

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17 Jul 2026 -- Trump Media to sell instant access to 'market-moving' social posts -- Trump Media is launching a fast, paid feed to its most influential posts for Wall Street traders. -- 17 Jul 2026

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16 Jul 2026 -- As heatwaves strike, Europeans turn to Chinese air-conditioners -- Chinese brands are meeting surging air-conditioner demand in Europe, a region with typically low ownership rates. -- 16 Jul 2026

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16 Jul 2026 -- Chip giant TSMC pledges another $100bn to expand US production -- The company says it will create "high-tech, high-paying jobs", and raises its total commitment to the US to $265bn. -- 16 Jul 2026

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15 Jul 2026 -- EasyJet passengers stuck on tarmac for hours when plane couldn't refuel -- One passenger said she only got home at 06:00 after being stuck on the runway in the middle of the night. -- 15 Jul 2026

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15 Jul 2026 -- China economic growth falls sharply, missing target -- Weak demand domestically and the impact of the Iran war on oil prices overshadowed the country's strong exports. -- 15 Jul 2026

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14 Jul 2026 -- I changed jobs 10 times in 10 years to get the career I wanted -- The lily-padding trend sees young people repeatedly move jobs to try to advance in the workplace. -- 14 Jul 2026

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14 Jul 2026 -- US burrito giant Chipotle opening first outlet in Mexico -- Other US fast-food brands have struggled to succeed in the countries their dishes originated in. -- 14 Jul 2026

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