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World Cup boom falters as US hospitality jobs fall in June - There had been early signs of a jobs boom from the tournament, but hospitality jobs declined in June. 6 hrs ago - Business

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Why the expected fight over the North American trade deal never kicked off -- The US has confirmed it will not extend the agreement for another 16 years, but stopped short of more dramatic action.

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'I spent $6,000 on a World Cup trip but was left stranded at the gate' -- Hundreds of fans who bought World Cup tickets on resale site StubHub say they have had them cancelled at the last minute.

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Bibles, Home Alone and perfume: Six takeaways from Trump's 2025 finances -- Official documents show the US president made billions of dollars as he returned to the White House.

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Ryanair warns of 'queue chaos' from new EU border system -- The airline calls on European governments to postpone the EES system until after the summer holiday period.

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Google must pay €4.1bn fine for using Android to 'block' rivals -- A Google spokesperson said the judgement "fails to recognise" the firm's "significant investment to ensure Android remains open."

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Singapore seizes $42m mansion over Nvidia chip smuggling -- The luxury home was seized as part of a probe into the illegal trade of servers containing AI semiconductors.

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From Truman's pension to Trump's billions - a White House windfall unmatched by any US president -- Historians say Trump's $2.2bn income last year is unprecedented and blurs the line on conflicts of interest.

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The legal fight to get equal pay for Germany's disabled workers -- A test case is seeking the minimum wage for 300,000 disabled people who currently get paid less.

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Is Germany looking again at coal-powered electricity? -- It had planned to abandon the fuel, but the higher cost of natural gas may make it think again.

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Dollar slides on weaker than expected job growth

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

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Business Daily -- How did Nike, the world's biggest sports brand, start losing its edge?

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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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Business Daily -- Founders: Charlotte Tilbury on beauty, business and confidence

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World Business Report -- The Yen: How low can it go?

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World Business Report -- Japan's currency hit its weakest level in nearly 40 years

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Business Daily -- Follow the Money: The Wimbledon business model

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World Business Report -- Could This Be Britain's Next Prime Minister?

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World Business Report -- South Korea bets $880bn on chips and AI

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Business Daily -- Rebuilding Gaza and trying to get back to work

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World Business Report -- New York rent freeze: What next?

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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.

21 days ago

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 is crucial tech vulnerable to the heat? Energy grids and train services are among the vital services that are vulnerable to very hot weather. See more

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Pubs allowed to stay open until 5am for England Mexico match -- The government had initially said it would not relax licensing laws further for the World Cup.

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Car finance compensation payments delayed until next year -- Millions could be entitled to compensation as a result of commission arrangements between lenders and dealers.

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Diesel sees biggest monthly fall in 26 years. What's happening to fuel prices? -- When the US-Israel war with Iran began, fuel costs jumped, but they are now plummeting as hope of lasting peace grows.

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Trump made more than $1bn from crypto in first year back in office -- The president's crypto income far outpaces his earnings from real estate and Trump-themed items such as watches.

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Up to 150 ex-WHSmith High Street stores to close as rescue deal approved -- The sweeping restructuring, approved by a court, will see steep rent cuts on most remaining stores.

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What will the energy cap changes mean for my bills? -- Typical annual household bills rose by 13% under Ofgem's new energy cap which took effect on 1 July.

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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

3 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

3 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

3 months ago

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

3 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

3 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

3 months ago

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

3 months ago

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.

11 days ago

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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

2 months ago

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.

2 months ago

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?

2 months ago

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 months ago

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.

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From a £1bn dream to a brutal collapse: How Brewdog hit the rocks -- The Scottish craft beer company had transformed from a garage start-up into a brewing behemoth. How did it come to this?

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Saudi Arabia lifts alcohol ban for rich foreigners - could tourists be next? -- Saudi Arabia has started to allow wealthy foreign residents to buy alcohol, will tourists soon be allowed to do the same?

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