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BBC News - Business

Fed holds US interest rates steady as uncertainty over Trump's Iran deal remains - The Federal Reserve held rates between 3.5% and 3.75% after Kevin Warsh's first meeting in charge of the central bank. 14 hrs ago - US & Canada

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'We had to get out of the way': The backlash over delivery robots -- As the delivery vehicles increasing take to US streets, bans and protest groups are springing up.

9 hours ago

BBC announces 550 job cuts as first part of £500m savings plan - In an email to staff, the corporation laid out proposals for the initial 200 job losses in the news division. 13 hrs ago - Culture

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AI will create more jobs for humans, not replace them, Amazon founder Bezos says -- The Amazon founder, who now has robotics and space travel companies, thinks AI will create a labour shortage.

8 hours ago

Why has Texas set its sights on London? -- Texas, which once had an embassy in London, strengthens its ties with the capital by opening a new trade office.

1 hour ago

Apple to raise prices as AI boom pushes up chip costs -- The firm's outgoing boss Tim Cook did not say when prices would rise or which products would be affected.

1 hour ago

ChatGPT can be made to generate sexualised and violent images, researchers find - Researchers say it is still possible to trick the AI chatbot into producing graphic content. 9 hrs ago

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Interest rates expected to be held by Bank of England -- The Bank last cut interest rates in December but upheaval in the Middle East has stalled any further reductions.

9 hours ago

Why I sold my business to my staff -- As more US company owners reach retirement age many are selling up to their employees.

2 days ago

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8 days ago

Spain's visitor numbers hit new highs as tourists avoid Middle East -- The European country had 9.1 million international visitors in April, the most ever for that month.

10 days ago

Investors await possible US-Iran deal and Fed rate decision

16 hours ago

Business Daily -- US-Iran deal: Can the Strait of Hormuz get the world moving again?

8 hours ago

Business Daily -- Founders: The supermarket billionaire who ran for New York City mayor

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Business Daily -- Follow the Money: who profits from the Iran war?

2 days ago

Business Daily -- Sherbro Island: can Sierra Leone build a global business hub?

3 days ago

Business Daily -- The Weekly: AI rivals race to list shares

9 hours ago

Business Daily -- Power Players: Elon Musk and SpaceX's IPO liftoff

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Business Daily -- Founders: Caecilia Chu on 200 rejections and building YouTrip

8 days ago

Business Daily -- Follow the Money: FIFA's billions — where your World Cup ticket money goes

5 days ago

Good Bad Billionaire -- Cristiano Ronaldo: Football's first billionaire player

3 days ago

Business Daily -- Who's behind Sierra Leone's illegal fishing problem?

10 days ago

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.

6 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.

1 month ago

What is Helium-3 and could we get it from the moon? Helium-3 is expensive and demand is forecast to soar, so some are planning to mine it on the moon. See more

13 hours ago

People starting new jobs at lowest level in five years -- The Office for National Statistics says some areas of the jobs market are weakening, as vacancies continue to fall.

2 hours ago

Insulation scandal: Contractor faked our signatures and received public money

23 hours ago

Driving test wait time target will not be met until autumn next year -- The Transport Secretary had been aiming to reduce the backlog to seven weeks by this autumn.

16 hours ago

Will UK interest rates go up? -- The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.

1 month ago

Inflation unexpectedly steady as UK food price rises slow -- Higher petrol prices were offset by slower price rises for meat, dairy and vegetables, according to the ONS.

13 hours ago

What is happening to UK prices? -- The war in Iran is expected to push UK Inflation further above the Bank of England's 2% target.

28 days ago

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

2 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

2 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

2 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

2 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

2 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

2 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

2 months ago

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

2 months ago

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

2 months 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

2 months 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

2 months ago

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

2 months ago

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

2 months ago

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

2 months ago

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

2 months ago

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.

13 days ago

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.

21 days ago

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.

25 days ago

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.

1 month ago

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.

1 month ago

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

1 month ago

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

1 month 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.

1 month 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.

1 month ago

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?

1 month ago

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?

1 month ago

How extreme heat could disrupt the 2026 World Cup and what fans can do about it -- With the World Cup draw set to take place on Friday, fans and businesses have been warned that extreme heat, bad weather and poor air quality could cost them.

1 month ago

Are more businesses staying silent on climate? -- With sweeping changes to US environmental policies, it's been suggested that some companies are talking less about their climate pledges. But the truth behind the trend is complicated.

1 month ago