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BBC News - Business

Instagram running ads promoting child sexual abuse material in India, BBC finds - The ads use terms including "rape" and "child video" and link to content on the messaging app Telegram. 5 hrs ago - Asia

11 hours ago

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. -- Business

1 day ago

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. -- Business

1 day ago

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. -- US & Canada

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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.

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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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No-gift policy for Taylor Swift, but how much should you give at a wedding? -- Wedding lists are being replaced by cash requests, but guests are divided over how much to give.

9 hours ago

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."

1 day ago

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.

8 days ago

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2 days ago

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.

11 days ago

Dollar slides on weaker than expected job growth

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World Business Report -- Taylor Swift's wedding and 4th July - big money celebrations take over NYC

3 hours ago

Business Daily -- Taking stock: Politicians, billionaires and China's shifting consumers

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World Business Report -- How much could Taylor Swift's wedding cost?

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

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Business Daily -- Has Nike lost its magic?

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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

3 days ago

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

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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.

22 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.

2 months ago

AI is 'not smart' so what's next in artificial intelligence? Leading AI researcher Yan LeCun has a start-up which is developing a more flexible AI system. See more

21 hours ago

'Start work at 11' - but will other bosses be as flexible over England's 1am match? -- Employers are being urged to use their "common sense" to allow staff to work flexibly where they can.

8 hours ago

Tackle workplace sickness to unlock hidden growth, former John Lewis boss says -- More than 250 of the UK's biggest employers have signed up to his 'Get Britain Working' taskforce.

10 hours ago

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

11 hours ago

Is there an AI stock market bubble? -- Despite the Iran war and rising inflation, US stock markets have continued to hit all-time highs this year.

23 hours ago

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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'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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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

3 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

3 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

3 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

3 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

3 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

3 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

3 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

3 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

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.

12 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.

13 days 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.

28 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.

1 month 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.

1 month 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.

2 months ago

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.

3 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?

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