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BBC News - Business

Trump wants to reduce the cost of fuel as the midterms loom - will it work? -- The price of fuel has soared as the cost of living emerges as a key issue for millions of Americans.

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White House blocks Microsoft from foreign worker hiring programme -- An international visa programme has for years allowed US tech companies to hire highly skilled workers from abroad.

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I've been with my boyfriend for two years and don't know his salary -- Talking about salary, spending habits and debt can be some of dating's trickier conversations.

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Boots has a new owner: Three ways it could affect you -- The stalwart of Britain's High Street has been sold to a Canadian billionaire family. What will that mean for you? -- Business

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Why Elon Musk is taking on India's richest man over Starlink -- Musk has taken pot-shots at Reliance owner Mukesh Ambani as Starlink struggles to launch in India. -- India

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Nvidia-backed data centre firm scraps IPO as AI valuation concerns deepen -- Firmus said it had made the decision due to "recent market volatility and prevailing market conditions". -- Business

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Mark Zuckerberg has an image problem - so why is Meta's business booming? -- A new film paints the Meta founder as a villain. But the tech firm seems immune to bad publicity, writes our North America tech correspondent. -- BBC InDepth

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How oil-rich Alberta's economy might fare if it broke away from Canada -- Albertans vote this month on staying in Canada or moving ahead to a binding independence referendum.

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Norway is building Europe's biggest seaweed industry -- Norway is betting big on this versatile, sustainable ocean crop, with underwater farms to processing plants.

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Wall Street down from record highs

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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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Why are more roofs not made of solar tiles? Solar tiles were touted as an attractive alternative to solar panels - why have they not taken off? See more

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Trump announces deal for Russian diesel as Zelensky calls it a gift to Putin -- Ukraine's president sharply criticised the move, calling it an "investment in war that must be ended, not prolonged".

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Ex-Deutsche Bank trader jailed for rigging rates has conviction overturned -- The Court of Appeal quashes the conviction of Christian Bittar, a former Deutsche Bank trader jailed in 2018.

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'Add me on WhatsApp' scam calls to be investigated -- The UK's data watchdog is investigating a spike in complaints about "robo calls" that appear to lead to a recruitment scam.

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What can I do to protect myself after 'Asos hacked' message? -- Asos says people should not engage with the unauthorised notification and says it'll provide further information.

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Chrysler Building to get its crown restored after being sold -- The distinctive Manhattan skyscraper will undergo a major renovation and provide a new supply of offices.

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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 in 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

6 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

6 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

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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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Passengers have described their anger after their itineraries changed to involve hours spent on coach trips instead.

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Roland Lescure tells the BBC that being in the bloc enables members to better address the challenges facing the world.

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The tech giant is also expected to get a boost from its latest folding devices that were launched in August.

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Japan's Fair Trade Commission conducted searches of the country's largest beer-makers.

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The decision comes after nearly half a million people voted on a shortlist of 18 creatures.

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British people need more incentives to invest in big firms listed in the UK, Dame Julia Hoggett, boss of the London Stock Exchange, says.

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The sale of the High Street chain was announced on Wednesday.

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Jay Merchant, Jonathan Mathew, Philippe Moryoussef, Alex Pabon, Colin Bermingham had their convictions overturned by the Court of Appeal.

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The postal service firm wants to cut head office and other non-frontline jobs by the end of 2027.

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Two years after JLR relaunched Jaguar into a blizzard of controversy, it has launched its new EV.

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Cloud seeding is gaining attention as countries look to boost rainfall - will drones help?

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Frozen yoghurt, which was a huge craze in the 2000s and 2010s, has made its return with multiple chains popping up across the wider UK.

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The boss of the Norwegian state company says further investment in the UK could be at risk if Rosebank and Jackdaw are not approved.

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The deal is expected to alter the entertainment and news industries but could it mean higher prices for consumers?

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Dani Payne would have panic attacks at the thought of presenting - now she does it most days.

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