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Interest rates held as Bank of England says inflation set to rise
The UK economy is expected to grow by more than previously forecast this year, according to the Bank of England, although major uncertainties remain because of the Iran war.
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Hundreds of jobs to go at Jaguar Land Rover
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) plans to cut hundreds of jobs, less than a year after a cyber attack brought production to a halt for more than a month.
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Virtual interviews don't show bosses your personality, says Burnham
Bosses should not rely so heavily on virtual job interviews when hiring as they don't capture candidates' personality and passion, Andy Burnham has said.
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Shell profits double as oil prices rise due to Iran war
Shell's profits for the second quarter of the year have more than doubled after the Iran war pushed up oil prices.
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The Chinese robot army transforming the UK's retail industry
Every time you click "buy" on an online order, the chances are that your purchase starts getting processed within minutes.
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Meta shares fall as frustration grows over AI spending plans
Meta shares plunged on Wednesday as investors balked at its promise to keep spending on artificial intelligence (AI) projects while profits dwindle.
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Burnham says nuclear sub investment will protect UK and boost jobs
Ongoing investment in nuclear submarines will "protect Britain for decades to come" but also support 47,000 jobs and apprenticeships, Andy Burnham has said
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Trump considering AI controls after OpenAI hacking incidents
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that his administration is considering asserting more power over artificial intelligence (AI) tools after recent cybersecurity incidents.
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I dropped out of university and built five beauty businesses. Here's how I did it
The name Marcia Kilgore might not be instantly recognisable but her Beauty Pie brand is known the world over for being an industry game-changer with its online-only subscription model.
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'No magic wand' to tackle high prices, Fed boss says as US interest rates held
The boss of the Federal Reserve said there is no "magic wand" to ease the cost of living for Americans as it held interest rates steady for the fifth time in a row.
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Las Vegas is in a tourism slump. Hotel occupancy and air travel are down, and many local hospitality employees are experiencing layoffs or cuts in their hours. What's driving this downturn, and can Sin City bounce back?
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Some tech shares are plunging - what does that mean for the AI revolution?
Sharp falls in the value of chip makers have stoked investor concerns that the euphoria around artificial intelligence (AI) related companies is fading.
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Charities unable to pay staff after fraud alert
Charities across the South East are worried they will not be able to pay staff and suppliers after being cut off from their online bank accounts.
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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 fading.
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Matcha and protein pivot pays off for Greggs as profits rise
Greggs's pivot towards healthier products and trending drinks has helped it boost sales, with the bakery chain reporting a 20% rise in profit over the first half of the year.
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Data centres could pay hundreds of millions in deposits for power demands
Ofgem has proposed new measures which could see developers of data centres made to pay hundreds of millions of pounds up front.
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Matcha and protein pivot pays off for Greggs as profits rise
Greggs's pivot towards healthier products and trending drinks has helped it boost sales, with the bakery chain reporting a 20% rise in profit over the first half of the year.
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Andy Burnham wants to fix social care - what are the options?
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said he wants major reform of the social care system in England, calling the current situation "bad for everybody".
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Ticket prices set to rise by 15p as Heathrow able to recover runway project money
Heathrow Airport will be allowed to charge airlines more for its services to recover money spent on the early stages of its third runway project.
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Data centres could pay hundreds of millions in deposits for power demands
Ofgem has proposed new measures which could see developers of data centres made to pay hundreds of millions of pounds up front.
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Unauthorised airport car park grows despite stop notice
An unauthorised car park near Stansted Airport has grown by nearly two-thirds since it was served with an enforcement notice to shut, a BBC investigation has found.
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The evidence that shows today's 20-somethings really do have it worse
Young people in their 20s are facing a tougher start to adulthood than any generation in almost half a century, according to analysis of UK data on housing, employment and wealth, carried out for the BBC.
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Burnham has no scope to increase borrowing, think tank warns
Prime Minister Andy Burnham will have to raise taxes or cut spending to meet his pledges on defence and the cost of living, a major think tank has said.
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Brits urged to avoid dangerous plug adaptors this summer - what to watch out for
Brits going on holiday abroad this summer have been warned to watch out for dangerous travel adaptors, after an investigation suggested thousands may be for sale online.