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BBC News - Business

China's families are now supporting more old people than kids - The latest figures mark a major milestone as Beijing grapples with an ageing population. 14 hrs ago - Business

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Luxury cruise passengers stranded in Cambodia due to soaring fuel costs -- The Villa Vie Odyssey suspended its voyage and is working with passengers on "temporary living arrangements".

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Apple to replace iPhone Duos affected by screen problem -- Photos shared online showed faults appearing on the screens of Apple's first foldable device.

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Anthropic's blockbuster share listing - five surprising things we now know -- Anthropic's IPO prospectus is 355 pages and full of never before disclosed company information.

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'An annoying buzz': The search for stealthier drones -- As drone deliveries become more commonplace, their makers are looking for ways to make them quieter.

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Donald Trump's biggest economic problem looks strangely familiar -- Donald Trump heads into the US midterm elections with an issue similar to his political foe Joe Biden.

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'Tone deaf at best' - advice to stock up on essentials worries experts and low-income families -- Some families say they cannot afford to stockpile in line with the government's advice.

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When is premium economy worth the extra cost? -- Skytrax named these the world's five best premium economy airlines. We examine what sets their cabins apart and whether it's worth paying extra for them.

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Are California voters about to impose 'world's first' tax on billionaires? -- Voters are about to decide if the mega-rich among them should hand over billions of dollars to pay for improvements to healthcare.

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The grads ditching the UK for a fresh start abroad -- With graduate jobs hard to come by, more young adults are reported to be considering emigrating.

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Tech stocks rise as Anthropic advances towards IPO

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Business Daily -- What do France's protests reveal about its economy?

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World Business Report -- Africa's biggest ever IPO

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World Business Report -- How much will China's Mbappe boycott cost?

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Business Daily -- Follow the money: The end of cheap money in Japan

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World Business Report -- Anthropic share details of its IPO

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World Business Report -- Lula's win shocks Brazil's financial markets

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Business Daily -- If China's exports are booming, why are consumers struggling?

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World Business Report -- Oil hits $117 a barrel

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World Business Report -- AI Spending Fears Hit Global Stock Markets

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Business Daily -- Taking stock: What French protests, Netflix data and the Alberta referendum reveal

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World Business Report -- Facebook-owner Meta fined $25 billion

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World Business Report -- Cyber crisis continues for second day, with race to secure world's websites

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The refinery at the centre of Africa's industrial ambitions -- Aliko Dangote, the businessman behind Africa's biggest refinery, shares his vision for economic sovereignty. -- See more

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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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The Indian workers filming their work to train AI -- Indian workers are being paid to film themselves at work and the footage is used to train AI. -- See more

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I get £4,062 a year and am trying my best - here's what I want from the Budget -- People on a range of incomes from £4,062 to £150,000 a year tell the BBC what they want to see in this year's Budget.

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You may get the right to find out what your colleagues earn - here's why -- Employees should legally be able to find out what their co-workers are earning, the UK's equality watchdog says

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Energy bill help, minimum wage rise and bank taxes - what could be in the Budget? -- Chancellor John Healey will set out his plans for UK taxes on 28 October.

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UK minimum wage: Who is getting a pay rise and how much is it? -- What are the National Minimum Wage and the National Living Wage, and how much are they worth?

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UK minimum wage set to rise but 18-20 year-olds will not get bigger increase -- Chancellor John Healey will reveal the new pay rates in the Budget, and has also announced measures to help households with the cost of living.

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Big, noisy and coming to a town near you - why the data centre backlash is growing -- Data centres are the lifeblood of our digital world, but there are growing concerns about their environmental impact. The BBC explores their rise in charts.

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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 council plans to improve 750 homes, in seven tower blocks, including new kitchens and bathrooms.

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Do British pensioners have it better or worse than those in other countries?

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With storms hitting parts of the UK and the clocks going back, here are some practical ways to cope with falling temperatures.

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Kashim Chowdhury denied being dishonest when not telling employers he had other jobs.

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AI uncovered long-hidden programming flaws, triggering a rare global cyber-security response.

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The assurance from the National Energy System Operator comes amid concern from its engineers about their ability to ensure adequate supply.

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Grandma Droniak, Nonna Gracie, Viv Truran and Barbara Costello have all found fame on social media in their later years.

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The beauty giant's CEO says the use of GLP-1s is "a very important phenomenon for us".

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Kashim Chowdhury is accused of fraudulently juggling multiple public sector jobs.

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The bank says it is using more AI leading to a 5% reduction in its workforce.

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For the first time, the Treasury calculates how much the UK could have raised by investing North Sea proceeds.

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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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The updated policy will apply to all reservations booked on the accommodation site on or after 20 November.

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The prime minister provided little detail, and there are questions over shifting the fees onto unit costs.

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Kashim Chowdhury was contracted for 183 hours a week, more than the number of hours in seven days.

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