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LIVE - Australian PM says social media ban a 'proud day' - but some teens say they still have access - The world-first ban means social media companies must de-activate accounts of Australians aged under-16.

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Why has the price of silver hit a record high? -- The price of the precious metal has topped $60 an ounce for the first time ever.

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UK budget could knock half a percentage point off inflation, Bank chief says -- Bank of England deputy governor Clare Lombardelli said inflation would be brought down by measures cutting energy prices and freezing rail fares.

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Czech billionaire becomes PM with promise to cut ties to business empire -- If he honours his pledge, he will no longer benefit from the sale of any Agrofert product, from frankfurters to fertiliser.

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India orders IndiGo to slash flights as airline says operations 'normalised' -- Experts warn that airfares in India will rise in the short term as other airlines don't have spare capacity.

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Trump touts upbeat message on economy as Americans feel the pinch -- The president says he is focused on "making America affordable again", as cost of living becomes a campaign issue.

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Canadian airline Air Transat and pilot union reach tentative agreement -- The pilots' union had threatened to strike after contract talks stalled.

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Business Daily -- What's the future for state-owned postal services?

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Business Daily -- Business Daily meets: Wikipedia's Jimmy Wales

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Can Japan get more female business leaders? -- The country lags behind when it comes to women in leadership positions.

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How family firms can best plan for succession -- The Murdochs had a much-reported inheritance battle, but smoother transitions are possible.

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Federal reserve expected to cut rates - The US Fed's Open Market Committee is ready to cut rates with less certainty for 2026. See more

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Technology of Business

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What are freeze-dried sweets and why are they popular? Big confectionery makers are rolling out freeze-dried sweets after they become an online sensation. See more

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Starbucks workers and unions in 10 countries to protest in support of US baristas -- Starbucks workers and union allies in 10 countries are set to demonstrate on Wednesday in support of striking US employees.

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Trump ban on wind energy permits 'unlawful', court rules -- An executive order freezing all wind energy projects - both on land and sea - has been struck down by a US judge.

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Ben & Jerry's brand could be destroyed, says co-founder -- Ben Cohen was speaking about his concerns for the independence of Ben & Jerry's board.

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Trump gives Nvidia green light to sell advanced AI chips to China -- Nvidia had been at the centre of a geopolitical tug-of-war between the US and China in recent months.

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How India's largest airline lost control and threw air travel into chaos -- Once the poster child of on time budget air travel in India, IndiGo is in the midst of an unprecedented crisis. What happened?

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Trump hits the road to sell economic message and counter cost of living concerns -- The US president is in Pennsylvania to address the key issue of affordability.

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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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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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EU investigates Google over AI-generated summaries in search results -- It is examining whether the tech giant did not offer "appropriate compensation" to web publishers.

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Why has Paramount launched a hostile bid for Warner Bros Discovery? -- What to know about Netflix and Paramount Skydance's blockbuster battle over Warner Bros Discovery.

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Trump unveils $12bn farm aid package to help farmers who faced 'unjustified trade actions' -- The president also threatened to hit Mexico with an extra 5% tariff in a row over water supplies to US farmers.

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Australia's social media ban for children has left big tech scrambling -- The policy is the culmination of years of pressure on firms over online safety.

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A wage for housework? India's sweeping experiment in paying women -- Some 118 million women in 12 Indian states receive unconditional cash transfers, one of the world's largest experiments.

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Here's what Canadian provinces are doing with all the US liquor they pulled off shelves -- Provinces in Canada are figuring out what to do with their stockpiles of American liquor worth millions of dollars - some of which will soon expire.

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Paramount launches rival bid for Warner Bros Discovery -- The Hollywood battle to buy Warner Bros Discovery is shaping up to be a blockbuster.

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Trump says $72bn Netflix-Warner Bros deal 'could be a problem' -- The planned deal would cement Netflix in its position as the world's biggest subscription streaming service.

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Sweaty Betty in new dispute over ad slogans -- A period underwear company claims its taglines were copied, but Sweaty Betty disputes this.

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