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US economic growth slows to 1.5% in second quarter
The economy grew at an annual rate of 1.5% in the three months to June, down from 2.1% seen in the previous quarter.…
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Virtual job interviews don't let people shine, says Burnham
Interviews online may not allow young people to show their personality and passion, the prime minister says.…
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Shell profits double as oil prices rise due to Iran war
Disruption to global supplies of oil and liquid natural gas through the Strait of Hormuz has pushed up prices.…
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Interest rates expected to be held again by Bank of England
It would be the fifth hold in a row, with the Bank rate standing at 3.75% - the lowest since February 2023.…
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What happens here has a big impact on your money
BBC business reporter Dearbail Jordan explains how it works from inside the Bank of England.…
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Charities unable to pay staff after fraud alert
Security fears saw CAF Bank, which serves 14,000 UK charities, suspend its online banking portal.…
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US interest rates held for fifth time in a row
The Federal Reserve's decision, which was broadly expected, means rates remain between the 3.5% and 3.75%.…
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Is AI facing a big financial reckoning?
Sharp falls in the value of chip makers have stoked investor concerns that the euphoria around AI related companies is f…
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Matcha and protein pivot pays off for Greggs as profits rise
UK's largest fast-food chain says it is changing its menu "in line with changing tastes and trends".…
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'Don't wait until you want revenge' - why prenups are on the rise
Around one in three young couples are now signing prenups to set out who gets what in the event of divorce.…
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Ticket prices set to rise as Heathrow able to recover runway project money
UK airport gets green light to charge airlines more to use the hub, which is expected to mean higher fares for flyers.…
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US says it intercepted ‘surprise’ Iranian missile attack
Incident ends a days-long pause in direct air strikes…
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Fifa faces fierce backlash over plans for $20bn commercial stake sale
UK prime minister joins chorus of criticism as football’s governing body holds talks with Trump-linked investment vehicl…
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Burnham has no scope to increase borrowing, think tank warns
The Prime Minister has announced a series of cost-of-living measure since taking office but is facing questions about ho…
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eBay agrees $56m settlement with bloggers over harassment case
Former eBay executives carried out "unprecedented" harassment over a critical newsletter.…
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Some parents on benefits to get up to £4,500 for child starting apprenticeship
Some parents on benefits are incentivised to discourage their kids from taking on apprenticeships.…
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The way you look can help you get a job - here's how
While you need to answer the questions in an interview, your appearance and mannerisms are also crucial.…
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Johnson & Johnson offers up to $5.5bn to settle baby powder lawsuits
The proposed settlement aims to close a years-long legal battle over claims its talcs products cause cancer.…
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New technical education routes to be offered at 14 in England
The government wants pupils to take subjects like AI and manufacturing which are linked to local jobs.…
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Some people's chats with Claude AI made publicly available online
Hundreds of conversations with Anthropic’s chatbot were discovered as being publicly accessible.…
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Nvidia bets $5bn on Ilya Sutskever’s AI breakthrough
Safe Superintelligence will use Vera Rubin chips to rapidly expand computing capacity for its secretive research…
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Cracker Barrel chief executive steps down a year after rebrand chaos
Cracker Barrel CEO Julie Masino will exit following customer backlash over modern logo redesign.…
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Al-Hamadi Group Becomes Majority Shareholder in Turkiye's Sevent Group; Announces Strategic Expansion into European Longevity Sector
Sheikh Sultan Al-Hamadi unveils majority stake acquisition in Sevent Group and announces a landmark wellness and longevi…
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Cash recovered from ex-Nasa scientist turned scammer
John Burford was jailed in 2025 after taking more than £1m from his victims.…