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BBC News - Business

How Aldi is taking on US supermarkets with its $4 almond butter - The German supermarket's $9bn US push targets urban hubs like Manhattan. Can its discount model match Walmart? 8 hrs ago - Business

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Will Trump Accounts deliver for American children? The White House has hailed the project as giving new generations a stake in the American dream, but the scheme has its critics. 1 day ago - Business

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Apple sues OpenAI, its employees claiming theft of trade secrets -- Apple said in a Friday lawsuit that OpenAI's nascent hardware business is "rotten to its core".

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Meta pulls new AI image feature after days of backlash -- Meta's release this week of an AI feature that let people alter Instagram content drew swift blowback.

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US launches fresh strikes as Iran closes Strait of Hormuz -- The strikes follow an attack on a Cyprus -flagged vessel travelling through the critical waterway.

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T. rex could become most expensive fossil ever - but it's a ​problem for scientists -- A 67 million-year-old Tyrannosaurus rex will go on sale in New York with a pre-sale value of $30m.

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Why wellness is booming at festivals in the UK -- Organisers say they are seeing more demand for wellness events such as yoga and running clubs.

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Meet the crypto billionaires building a world where money buys you a vote -- They think democracy has run its course - so they're setting up their own nations instead.

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Wealthy AI workers send San Francisco house prices soaring -- The median cost of a home in the city is now $1.7m, a record high, according to the latest figures.

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The African fishermen who blame Chinese trawlers for their woes -- Fishing crews in Sierra Leone say large Chinese ships are illegally hoovering up stocks.

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Chip giant SK Hynix makes Wall Street debut

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Business Daily -- Follow the Money: The Rolling Stones

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World Business Report -- The future of gaming after Xbox cuts

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World Business Report -- Easyjet accepts $7bn takeover offer

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Business Daily -- Saudi Arabia: The Vision 2030 test

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World Business Report -- America at 250: swifties and soccer fans turn up

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World Business Report -- Taylor Swift's wedding and 4th July - big money celebrations take over NYC

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Business Daily -- Taking stock: Trump's billions

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World Business Report -- How much could Taylor Swift's wedding cost?

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World Business Report -- Warnings you could get stuck in queues on EU borders

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Business Daily -- Has Nike lost its magic?

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World Business Report -- Why are central banks still worried about inflation?

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World Business Report -- EU imposed €3 fee on small parcels in hit to Shein, Temu and AliExpres

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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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Is this the electric car of the future? Shell's Triple 10 Challenge Concept Car car can charge its battery from 10% to 80% in 10 minutes. See more

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Chip giant SK Hynix raises $26.5bn as shares surge in bumper US listing -- The shares surged as much as 17% in their Nasdaq trading debut on Friday following the record-breaking foreign listing.

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Major car firms found not to have installed emissions-cheating devices -- A High Court judge said some major car manufacturers did not install a device to cheat emissions testing.

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EasyJet agrees to surprise takeover bid as rival US firm swoops in -- The airline says a bid from US firm Apollo has trumped a recent takeover offer from Castlelake.

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We've saved £6,000 on holidays by swapping homes with strangers -- The BBC looks at the growing trend of people swapping homes to cut holiday costs.

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Welfare cuts: What's been happening with Pip and universal credit? -- The government commissioned a review into Pip last year after it was forced to water down planned cuts to benefits.

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How can I get air conditioning in my home and how much does it cost? -- As summers in the UK get hotter, is it time for air conditioning to become a permanent feature in most homes?

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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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How to choose what matters most in life -- Learn three big questions to ask yourself to zero in on what matters and what you should spend time on. -- BBC Maestro - Oliver Burkeman

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Vapes to have less enticing names and flavours to protect children -- People are being consulted about plans to stop vape companies using enticing flavour descriptions that "attract" children into experimenting.

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2 Jul 2026 -- Is there an AI stock market bubble? -- Despite the Iran war and rising inflation, US stock markets have continued to hit all-time highs this year. -- 2 Jul 2026

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19 Jun 2026 -- Nike v Adidas: The World Cup brand battle -- Eye-watering budgets are nothing new, but this year both Nike and Adidas have gone bigger and bolder than ever before in the fight for World Cup attention. -- 19 Jun 2026

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19 Jun 2026 -- A heavily jeered $250m goldmine: Are World Cup hydration break ads here to stay? -- BBC Sport explores how hydration break ads work in other countries and how they could impact the future of football. -- 19 Jun 2026

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4 Jun 2026 -- SpaceX says it's worth $1.75tn as it targets largest stock market debut -- Elon Musk's space‑exploration company has set a target price for buyers earlier than expected. -- 4 Jun 2026

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28 May 2026 -- Why Fifa is being investigated over World Cup ticket prices -- New York and New Jersey are looking into the association after fans have reportedly been "misled" over ticket sales and seat locations. -- 28 May 2026

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22 May 2026 -- Fads, not friends, now dominate our social media feeds -- Social media platforms used to be about communication between friends. The business model is to increase the time people spend on their apps and increase ad revenue. -- 22 May 2026

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13 May 2026 -- Big tech bets on new mascots in bid to seem more cuddly -- The likes of Apple, Microsoft and Google are all putting cartoon characters centre stage. -- 13 May 2026

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9 May 2026 -- How sunburn inspired a new way to store energy -- Scientists are developing molecules that can store heat for months and release it when needed - a potential step towards cleaner energy for heating. -- 9 May 2026

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29 Apr 2026 -- AI firms claim their products could destroy humanity. Are they right? -- They built it. They're scared of it. They're selling it anyway. -- 29 Apr 2026

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23 Apr 2026 -- How technology is transforming India's silk industry -- Silk production is an increasingly high-tech business in India. -- 23 Apr 2026

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22 Apr 2026 -- Is Italy the new tax haven for the global rich? -- With the war in the Middle East hurting Dubai, Italy has become an attractive location for wealthy individuals from France and elsewhere. -- 22 Apr 2026

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15 Apr 2026 -- Why are so many Americans moving to Ireland? -- The number of Americans moving to Ireland last year was higher than the number of Irish people emigrating to the US. Was this just a blip or the start of a more profound trend? -- 15 Apr 2026

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2 Apr 2026 -- Dubai's tourism sector reels from 'brutal' impact of war -- The US-Israel war with Iran has had a devastating impact on visitor numbers to Dubai, and local businesses are suffering. -- 2 Apr 2026

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26 Mar 2026 -- Is New York's cannabis business flying high? -- Five years after it was legalised, cannabis is seemingly everywhere in New York, but business owners say that many legitimate businesses are struggling. -- 26 Mar 2026

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