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BBC News - Business

US borrowing costs hit fresh highs over inflation fears - The effective interest rate on 10 years rose to 4.79%, its highest level since January 2025, as oil prices surged. 8 hrs ago - US & Canada

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Will self-flying planes transform the skies? Autonomous crop-spraying aircraft are leading the way in pilot-free flying. See more

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Soft launches and late sittings - six ways to get cheaper meals out -- The cost of dining out is getting increasingly hard to swallow - but clever planning can net you cheaper deals.

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Selena Gomez's lawyer says the fraud case is "absurd" - but it is far from unusual for celebrity family business relationships to go wrong.

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A string of failures has sapped confidence that robots will take over production at pizza restaurants.

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Remarkable US oil deal puzzles analysts - and angers many Venezuelans -- Amounting to 65 billion barrels of crude, the deal is labelled by one ex-envoy as a colonialist "fever dream".

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Amazon rigged $20bn worth of ad prices, US lawsuit alleges -- Amazon responded to the lawsuit, arguing the US Federal Trade Commission "misunderstands" their ad market.

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I climbed the career ladder and got my dream job at 30 - then I hit burnout -- Just after Jo Hooper landed her dream role at 30, she struggled with burnout and had to take time off work.

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France targets Shein and Temu with fast fashion fees -- The levy on "ultra-fast fashion" items could reach almost €20 per garment by 2030.

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Shein valued at $26bn after long-awaited stock market debut -- The firm's Hong Kong listing on Tuesday comes after a years-long quest to sell shares in New York and London.

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UK long-term borrowing costs highest since 1998 ahead of October Budget -- Higher borrowing costs have piled fresh pressure on Andy Burnham ahead of his first Budget.

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Japan Inc is betting big on India as China risks deepen -- Japanese companies are doubling down on India amid a shrinking domestic market and rising risks in China.

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Feeling nostalgic for summer? How to beat the back-to-work blues -- Going back to work after a summer holiday can be tricky - here are a few tips to make it easier.

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Scottish Highlands benefiting from 'coolcation' trend -- Scotland and other northern European nations are seeing more tourists as people avoid the heat.

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US markets down amid bond sell-off

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Business Daily -- Founders:Allison Ellsworth, co-founder of Poppi soft on the cider vinegar soft drinks that had PepsiCo paying $1.95bn

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World Business Report -- How will bond market turmoil affect you?

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World Business Report -- Shein's Big IPO - and a Smaller Valuation

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Business Daily -- Follow the money: How China gained the competitive edge in EVs

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World Business Report -- Apple's new chief

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World Business Report -- US-Iran conflict: What next for oil and trade?

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Business Daily -- Is Turkey's clothing industry unravelling at the seams?

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World Business Report -- US Central Bank Chair says inflation isn't beaten yet

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World Business Report -- Warsh strikes cautious tone on US interest rates

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Business Daily -- Taking Stock: Is this really the Golden Age of AI?

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World Business Report -- AI firms call for countries to beef up their cyber defences... against AI

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World Business Report -- Hormuz Oil Flows Recover

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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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Ikea cuts prices as customers struggle with rising cost of living -- The Swedish retailer has seen revenue decline as the rising cost of living reduces people's ability to buy new furniture.

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Forget Starbucks coffee - Gen Z like their drinks ice cold -- Young consumers are choosing cold, customisable drinks and coffee chains are racing to catch up.

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What we know after the big Grand Theft Auto 6 preview -- The official look at the blockbuster video game leaves fans and critics impressed.

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'Cowboy builders' targeted in new government clampdown -- A database of trusted tradespeople and a system to protect customers' money is being launched by the government next month.

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Sports Direct founder attacks Burnham's 'populist' High Street plans -- In a letter, the entrepreneur accuses the prime minister of "jumping on 'everyday fixes' or bandwagons" with his latest cost of living and retail policies.

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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 company has been at loggerheads with the Pentagon over the use of AI by the US military.

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Hundreds of former UK service personnel have had their pensions cut after being overpaid.

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Younger generations are thought to be more susceptible to impulse spending. The BBC looks at ways to get it under control.

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The UK government claimes panels could help homes "significantly cut" energy bills.

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Experts share tips on how to make a flat or house feel like your own without annoying the landlord.

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While country music and films brought her fame, her entrepreneurial zeal brought her fortune.

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OpenAI's cyber agents banded together to perform a hack during a security test.

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A household using a typical amount of gas and electricity will pay £60 a year more, regulator Ofgem says.

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The regulator Ofgem says the price cap will increase by 4% in October for millions of households.

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The government is under pressure to support billpayers when domestic energy prices predicted to rise further.

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Domestic sugar prices have jumped nearly 40%, forcing India to import 1 million tonnes of the sweetener.

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China's biggest-ever car recall affects more than four million vehicles made by Tesla, XPeng, Xiaomi and other firms.

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It will be the firm's biggest site yet and aims to send rockets to space in 2029.

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