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BBC News - Business

Apple's new boss starts with big gamble on costly first folding iPhone - Apple showed off at an event the first major design change to the iPhone in almost 20 years. 35 mins ago - Business

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Sapporo to move some beer production from Canada to US after tariffs -- The Japanese brewer plans to shift non-alcoholic beer brewing to the US from Canada as tariffs bite

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More companies are promoting staff based on their AI skills. Is it fair? Using employees' AI abilities as a measure of whether they should get a bonus, promoted - or even sacked - is fast becoming more common. 21 hrs ago

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I'm 27 and I've already written my will - here's why -- For many UK young people making a will may not seem necessary, but here's why you shouldn't put it off.

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Business Daily -- Power Players: Can new BP leadership steady the ship?

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US to ban imports of some Canadian alcohol, dairy goods and motorbikes -- It is the latest strike in a long trade war, and comes after Canadian counter-tariffs on US goods come into force.

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What tariffs will really cost Canadians and Americans - Households and businesses have become used to tariffs impacting the cost of living for more than year now, so what else will change? 7 hrs ago

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Singaporean man pleads guilty in US to massive crypto heist -- Malone Lam and his associates used the proceeds of their crimes to fund a luxurious lifestyle, US authorities said.

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More UK flight delays expected after hundreds cancelled by air traffic control glitch -- Departures from a number of airports are affected by a technical problem affecting air traffic control provider Nats.

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Beach holidays meet medical tourism in Albania -- Sun, sea and cosmetic treatments: Travellers are heading to Albania for affordable hair and dental procedures.

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The firms turning recruitment into X Factor-style competitions -- Applicants have to pitch their ideas on stage in front of a panel of judges and an audience. But is this exciting or unfair?

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Wall Street down as oil hits $100 a barrel

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World Business Report -- World oil price hits $100

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Business Daily -- Founders: Marcia Kilgore on still fighting imposter syndrome despite Beauty Pie success

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World Business Report -- UK bans trade with Israeli West Bank settlements

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Business Daily -- Follow the Money: Is a university degree worth the investment?

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World Business Report -- Thousands to be laid off as Europe's car industry suffers

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World Business Report -- Germany's far-right is gaining ground

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Business Daily -- Who's afraid of the AI job-snatchers?

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World Business Report -- Fifty years of Wallace & Gromit, Shaun the Sheep and Friends

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World Business Report -- Volkswagen cuts 50,000 more jobs

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Business Daily -- Taking Stock: Is everything about to get more expensive?

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World Business Report -- What will El Niño cost us?

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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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From 'dog fruit' to darling: India's avocado boom - Demand for avocados is booming in India and local growers hope to grab more of the market. See more

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Air traffic failure was avoidable, says transport secretary -- Heidi Alexander orders an investigation into the glitch that caused more than 2,000 flight cancellations.

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Petrol prices rise by 5p over a week as Iran war sends oil higher -- A litre of unleaded now costs 167.17p which is the biggest weekly increase since April, data shows.

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Why are petrol and diesel prices rising again? -- The price of unleaded hits 167p a litre, according to motoring group the RAC, as oil prices remain elevated.

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Learner drivers still forced to wait months to book tests -- The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency had been given a target to reduce average wait times to seven weeks.

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What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed? -- Flights are cancelled owing to air traffic control problems, so what are your rights if you're affected?

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Borrowers expecting mortgage rates to drop have hopes dashed -- Major lenders have raised rates on new deals in recent days, leaving many borrowers needing to make a decision.

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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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UK's third-biggest taxpayer to leave for Greece -- Chris Rokos plans to open an office in Athens, reports say, and was ranked third in the Sunday Times's list of the UK's top taxpayers.

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AI will cure cancer in our lifetime, claims boss of UK chip giant -- Arm Holding's chief executive Rene Haas says artificial intelligence will find a solution to the disease.

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'Tirana teeth': Albania hopes to be the new Turkey for dental work -- The Balkan nation is aiming to become a new centre for medical tourism.

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Next wins key appeal to overturn £30m equal pay ruling -- A judge ruled Next can pay warehouse workers more because it is harder to recruit and retain them.

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Faisal Islam: Chancellor's attempts to boost vibes may limit tax rises -- The new leadership is trying to maintain both confidence and the promotion of economic animal spirits.

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Jaguar Land Rover to cut 4,000 jobs over next two years -- The cuts come as the carmaker struggles with Chinese competition, US tariffs, and the transition to electric vehicles.

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Why the 'Temu Range Rover' is such a threat to Jaguar Land Rover -- Job cuts come as JLR faces falling sales and intense Chinese competition while trying to switch to electric vehicles.

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The £70 refund letter that isn't a scam -- About one million people - mostly women - are owed pension tax relief and will be contacted by HMRC.

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China to pump $54bn into state banks and insurers to boost economy -- It comes as Beijing is aiming to reshape its economy in the face of a number of challenges.

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Why are European countries moving their gold out of North America? -- The Netherlands has relocated 86 tonnes of the shiny stuff - what's going on?

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Flight price rises due to 'foolish leaders' starting wars, Virgin's Branson says -- Middle East tensions have choked the production and transportation of oil, causing a surge in the price of car and jet fuels.

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US diesel prices hit an all-time-high -- Fuel prices have soared since the Iran conflict began at the end of February, mirroring the surge in wholesale oil prices.

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Stock up on food to prepare for extreme weather, minister says -- Dame Angela Eagle warns the weather event could lead to extreme storms this winter.

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Prosecco, cakes and beauty products - how to get birthday freebies and why there's a catch -- Cake, coffee, make-up and burgers are just some of the free things you can get on your birthday.

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Volkswagen board approves plan to cut another 50,000 jobs -- The group - which includes Audi, Porsche, Skoda as well as the VW brand - plans to cut a total of 100,000 posts by 2030.

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