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BBC News - Business

G20 summit boycotted by US closes in South Africa - South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says there is a "renewed commitment to multilateral co-operation". 6 hrs ago - Africa

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Tourist tax expected to be introduced for London -- London may introduce an overnight tourist levy, potentially raising £240m annually for the city. -- London

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Canada Post and union reach deal in principle to end strike -- The deal to end the postal strike must first be finalised and then approved by union members. -- US & Canada

7 hours ago

'We worry more about food', say Venezuelans living under threat of US military action -- While the US escalates a military threat in nearby waters, Venezuelans say the real enemy of the people is a sharp rise in food prices. -- Latin America

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Minister denies Budget leaks have damaged economy -- A former Bank of England chief economist says Budget speculation has "caused paralysis for businesses and consumers".

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A private jet and massive debt - the rise and fall of a £1m Glastonbury ticket scammer -- Ripped-off customers are hunting for Miles Hart after he sold hundreds of Glastonbury tickets and vanished.

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Drone sightings halt air traffic near Dutch city of Eindhoven -- It is the latest in a series of drone sightings near airports and military bases in northern Europe.

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Business Daily -- What happens when the aid money runs out?

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Business Daily -- What's next for USAID funded projects?

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Business Daily -- Is cricket financially healthy?

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Business Daily -- A special interview with Google CEO Sundar Pichai

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Business Daily -- Can global shipping go green?

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Business Daily -- The ex-soldier building defence software

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Business Daily -- Drones: Who is making the new weapons of war?

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Business Daily -- What is oshikatsu and can it boost Japan's economy?

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Business Daily -- A fresh start for the carbon market?

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Good Bad Billionaire -- Lakshmi Mittal: King of steel

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How my on-air 'brain fog' moment sparked a big debate -- When the BBC's Zoe Kleinman spoke about going through perimenopause she got a huge response.

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Ukraine civilians become drone-makers as weapon tipped to become 'future' of global warfare -- With drones centre stage in Ukraine, military firms around the globe are ramping up their production.

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NYSE Opening Bell

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US job numbers stronger than expected - Strong US job numbers are reducing the likelihood of an imminent Federal Reserve rate cut. See more

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Technology of Business

6 months ago

The 'toughest crop': Can tech help cardamom farmers? Cardamom is a lucrative but delicate spice that's difficult to cultivate. Scientists are looking to develop hardier varieties. See more

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Farewell, flat white. 'Functional coffees' are hitting UK's high street -- Coffees made with extra ingredients like mushrooms, protein and collagen are known as "functional coffees".

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Titanic passenger's watch fetches record price at auction -- The watch belonged to the American businessman Isidor Straus, who died alongside his wife in the disaster.

21 hours ago

Will Trump's no-show eclipse South Africa's G20 moment? -- The host nation's goal of advocating for developing nations may be overshadowed by the absence of the US president.

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Daily Mail publisher agrees to buy Daily Telegraph for £500m -- The publisher of the Daily Mail says it is in talks to buy the Daily and Sunday Telegraph for £500m.

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Fear and scepticism as Reeves prepares for her big Budget moment -- The chancellor faces her toughest challenge yet in a Budget that will define the government's future, writes Laura Kuenssberg.

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US and Asia stocks slide as AI jitters persist -- Strong sales at artificial intelligence chip giant Nvidia did little to quell investor worries.

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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

1 month 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

1 month 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

1 month 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

1 month 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

1 month 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

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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

1 month ago

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

1 month ago

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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The White House has welcomed the move by Reliance Industries, India's largest importer of Russian oil.

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Borrowing was more than £2bn higher than expected in October, latest official figures show.

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It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a new record after Man of Steel comic found in a California home is auctioned.

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The accountancy giant says artificial intelligence will eventually lead to fewer entry-level positions at the firm.

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Why - in an age where so many of us are feeling the financial pinch - are some budget shops on UK high streets having such a tough time?

22 hours ago

It joins other platforms including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat in the ban that starts next month.

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Toto Wolff sells 15% of his shareholding in the Mercedes Formula 1 team to American billionaire George Kurtz, a deal which values the team at £4.6bn.

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The report, which had been delayed by the government shutdown, gives the first official data on the job market in weeks.

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Walmart's dominance in the US retail sector is setting it up for strong holiday season sales, drawing in low and higher-income shoppers alike.

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