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Thousands of Starbucks workers strike on Red Cup Day

Employees staged the walkout on one of the store's busiest days of the year, when it gives away reusable holiday cups.

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 21:33:08 GMT

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Rupert Murdoch's media empire through the years

He built one of the world's most powerful media empires - here are some of his biggest acquisitions.

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 17:15:25 GMT

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Why did NatWest's CEO Dame Alison Rose have to step aside?

The BBC's analysis editor Ros Atkins answers key questions about Dame Alison Rose's resignation.

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 11:29:33 GMT

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Four changes to energy bills support from April

Colletta Smith tells you - in one minute - about changes to the discounts and payments available.

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 23:58:35 GMT

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'Customers freaked': Silicon Valley Bank saga in 80 seconds

Has the collapse of two US banks sparked another financial crisis?

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 10:48:46 GMT

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The Dutch twins shaking up the UK drinks industry

Joyce and Raissa De Haas, who founded Double Dutch drinks, explain the power of twins in business.

Mon, 13 Feb 2023 23:43:03 GMT

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Bank chief Andrew Bailey: 'We think inflation will fall rapidly'

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey says lower energy prices should help lower inflation.

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 16:05:33 GMT

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CEO Secrets: Boxing boss reveals his punishing routine

Ben Amanna, founder and CEO of Boxraw, which sells kit and clothing for boxing, shares his business advice.

Sun, 15 Jan 2023 00:27:42 GMT

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Business Secretary Grant Shapps defends anti-strikes bill

The government will introduce a bill requiring a minimum level of service during public sector strikes.

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 10:08:54 GMT

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House bills: Grant Shapps shares energy saving tips from inside his house

During a tour of his home, Grant Shapps faces questions about the government's intervention on energy bills.

Sat, 17 Dec 2022 09:24:39 GMT

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DJ Glade Marie: ‘I’m sexualised on nights out’

Studies show less than 5% of the music tech industry is female. This business is trying to change that.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:01:04 GMT

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Disability and the cost of living: 'It's our son's life'

Six-year-old Cohen survives off the machines in his home and his mum's energy bills could rise to more than £3,000 a year.

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 17:39:15 GMT

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Meet the designers with learning disabilities

A design agency in Barcelona has creatives with learning disabilities, autism and schizophrenia.

Sat, 29 Oct 2022 22:52:16 GMT

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'Rental prices make me feel pushed out of my hometown’

With prices on the rise, could rents play a part in how people vote at the next election?

Sat, 29 Oct 2022 00:27:42 GMT

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Rent increases: What you can do about a rise from your landlord

The BBC's Lora Jones tells you four things you can do, if your landlord asks for more money.

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 22:42:21 GMT

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Jacob Rees-Mogg blames interest rates for economic turmoil

The business secretary disagrees with the assertion that the government's mini-budget sparked market uncertainty.

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 09:10:30 GMT

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Why is the Bank of England buying government debt?

The BBC's Economics Editor Faisal Islam explains why the Bank of England had to act.

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 05:45:49 GMT

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Restaurants will just close until spring - Tom Kerridge

Chef Tom Kerridge says many hospitality businesses are considering "mothballing" through the winter because of energy costs.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 15:57:11 GMT

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Martin Lewis 'begging, praying' for more energy bills help

Consumer expert Lewis says a lack of government support is causing a "mental health catastrophe".

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 08:54:08 GMT

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Cost of living: 'A lot of people have nowhere to turn'

Inflation could rise to 13% and the cost of living is putting a squeeze on finances, so how are people feeling?

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 21:42:08 GMT

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Zimbabwe: Australian firm drills for oil and gas

Zimbabwe's first gas production could be led by a new well being drilled in the north of the country.

Sat, 20 Aug 2022 04:51:07 GMT

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CEO Secrets: Hard Rock Cafe boss on the shift he'll never forget

Jim Allen, chairman of Hard Rock International, shares a story for our CEO Secrets series.

Tue, 02 Aug 2022 23:01:06 GMT

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'I looked at the prices in London... and chose Leeds'

Morten Toft Tech, founder of Meatless Farm, which makes plant-based meat alternative food, shares his business advice.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 23:02:42 GMT

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Shanghai Covid lockdown: The struggle of blind massage therapists

Blind massage therapists say the lockdown and lack of government support are making life difficult.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 23:06:14 GMT

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Give workers a piece of the pie - Unite union

Sharon Graham, the head of the UK's biggest private sector union Unite, speaks to Faisal Islam about pay.

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 06:40:22 GMT

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CEO Secrets: Airtasker boss on his email regret

Tim Fung, co-founder and CEO of Airtasker, shares his business advice for our CEO Secrets series.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 23:14:04 GMT

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Rail strike: Government is making strike negotiations worse - RMT boss

Rail union boss Mick Lynch says that a deal with rail companies could have been made by now.

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 06:56:03 GMT

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Rail dispute has been manufactured by Shapps - RMT

RMT general-secretary Mick Lynch admits "the whole country is suffering."

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 15:25:06 GMT

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Love Island stylist gives sneak peek inside the wardrobe

For the first time, ITV's Love Island contestants will be dressed in pre-owned clothes.

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 23:06:36 GMT

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Why your haircut is getting more expensive

Chain Trevor Sorbie says they are now spending thousands more each month.

Wed, 18 May 2022 23:02:12 GMT

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'An hour a day built my million-pound side hustle'

Joel Remy-Parkes of kids tableware company Bamboo Bamboo shares his business advice for CEO Secrets.

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 23:07:15 GMT

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CEO Secrets: 'I begged my dad not to give out business cards'

Gaby Hersham, CEO of co-working space network Huckletree, shares her business advice.

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 23:04:40 GMT

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Former Twitter exec questions seriousness of Musk offer

Vivian Schiller, who used to work there, tells Newsnight Elon Musk enjoys "throwing bombs" on Twitter.

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 06:28:24 GMT

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This plug socket tells you if your energy is green

A power socket that helps you save electricity and tells you if it's from renewable sources.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 23:00:15 GMT

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Energy strategy won't reduce energy bills - Milliband

Shadow climate change secretary Ed Miliband says the government should focus on onshore wind power.

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 07:30:07 GMT

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Martin Lewis: ‘We need political intervention on cost of living’

Personal finance expert Martin Lewis calls for government intervention to tackle the cost of living.

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 12:56:45 GMT

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P&O boss Peter Hebblethwaite asked if he is a 'shameless criminal'

P&O Ferries chief executive Peter Hebblethwaite issues a "late apology" after the on-the-spot sacking of 800 staff.

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 11:31:25 GMT

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Martin Lewis: Fuel and energy price rises 'catastrophic'

Martin Lewis, Founder of the MoneySavingExpert website, says he is ''out of tools'' to help people.

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 11:36:03 GMT

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