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BBC News - Business

Anthropic flags revenue surge to investors ahead of stock market debut - It comes as some investors have become concerned about the amount of money being spent on AI infrastructure. 2 hrs ago - Business

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'It's rough out here': Americans struggle with rising inflation -- US inflation continues to rise, and this month the jump was above forecasts. Here's how some are surviving. -- US & Canada

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Bank of America hit with $1.2bn fine for money laundering failings -- The bank inadequately flagged transactions linked to potential Chinese money laundering networks, the Treasury said. -- Business

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Wayfair among firms fined millions by UK for misleading sales tactics -- The UK Competition and Markets Authority has fined Wayfair, Appliances Direct, and Gold's Gym £6m in total. -- Business

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How a Chinese-made toy gets to a US retailer -- With Christmas on the horizon, we trace children's toys from factories in China to US shelves.

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Musk says US government may be behind slowdown of Ukraine drone speeds -- Ukraine says Starlink access has improved but it is still facing speed limits which are disrupting its battlefield "missions".

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Netflix to shed 1,000 jobs in steepest cuts since 2022 -- The cuts equate to around 6% of the streaming giant's total workforce worldwide.

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Toilet paper and secret recorders: What we know about the arrest of the Saudi OpenAI engineer -- Abdulrahman Alfozan had worked for the AI giant for more than a year before he was arrested by the FBI.

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The Sabrina Carpenter clip that helped a 22-year-old make £120,000 a year -- Social media "clippers" make short, vertical videos that appear on the likes of Instagram and TikTok.

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3 months ago

How oil-rich Alberta's economy might fare if it broke away from Canada -- Albertans vote this month on staying in Canada or moving ahead to a binding independence referendum.

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Wall Street and US economy 'resilient' amid inflation

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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.

4 months 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.

5 months ago

How long will humans be needed for translation? AI dominates the translation business, but for high-stakes work, humans are still needed. See more

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UK minimum wage: Who is getting a pay rise and how much is it? -- What are the National Minimum Wage and the National Living Wage, and how much are they worth?

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Drop-off charges at UK airports to be reviewed after sharp increase -- Confirming the review, the government said it was "vital to ensure travel remains accessible and that passengers are treated fairly".

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US inflation rises more than expected - here's what is happening with prices -- The pace of price rises increased to 3.7% in the year to September, driving by higher motor fuel costs.

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Driving test waits fall to two-year low - but still average 20 weeks -- Learner drivers in September had to wait an average of 19.7 weeks, or around five months, for a practical test.

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Civil servant faked illness with make-up to juggle five jobs, court hears -- Kashim Chowdhury is accused of fraudulently juggling multiple government jobs while working from home.

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Faisal Islam: What surprise praise for UK economy tells us about the Budget -- On three occasions in the past 24 hours, top IMF officials have praised UK plans to reduce its annual levels of borrowing.

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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

6 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

6 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

6 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

6 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

6 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

6 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

6 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

6 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

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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

6 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

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'I applied for 200 jobs' - How 'spray and pray' AI job applications can backfire -- Graduates are increasingly using AI to misrepresent themselves in job applications, research suggests. But some say their peer group has no choice.

21 hours ago

Hundreds of Royal Mail staff quitting each week under new efficiency plans -- The CWU says more posties are leaving since a new delivery system was brought in that it claims is not working in hundreds of offices.

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Not building third runway would be 'huge missed opportunity', warns Heathrow boss -- Thomas Woldbye tells the Today progamme it would be "good to know" the government's position on the project, after comments made by the prime minister.

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Bumble bought for $1.3bn in 'bet on the future of humanity' -- The dating app which recently ditched its "women-first" chat rule has been bought by an investment firm.

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What is the Budget and what could be in it? -- Chancellor John Healey will set out his plans for UK taxes in October.

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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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Poundland in rescue talks as owners seek buyer -- The leadership team is attempting a buyout, but a union has warned the retailer could fall into administration instead.

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Three things we've learnt about the UK economy from the IMF -- The influential economics body has upgraded its UK growth forecast for this year, but risks remain.

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UK growth forecast upgraded but higher energy prices to hit economy next year -- The prediction from the IMF comes as final preparations are being made for the first Budget under Prime Minister Andy Burnham.

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I lost my hair to chemo - now my wigs are worn by A-list stars -- Antonia Okonma Shittu's wig business was launched after a shock diagnosis, and she now wants to help other women feel their best.

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Heating oil customers face tough winter despite shake-up promise -- Heating oil customers facing soaring bills are promised better regulation of the sector by the government.

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How to avoid getting stung if you miss credit card payments -- People are increasingly falling behind on credit card repayments, so here's the best way to get debt advice.

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Healey faces £35bn Budget challenge to meet spending pledges, says think tank -- The Institute for Fiscal Studies says the government will need a "top-up" of billions of pounds if it wants to meet its spending plans.

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AI is less regulated than milk, says Microsoft president -- Brad Smith calls for global rules on AI, and says the UK is in the "best position" to lead the charge.

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Roofing scammers con homeowners out of thousands of pounds -- One in 10 scams reported to Citizens Advice relate to fraudsters charging for work not done, or done badly.

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