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Trump calls for interest rate cut after jobs figures raise hike bets
The number of roles added to the US economy increased by 162,000 in August, almost triple the 56,000 forecast.
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Xbox caps cloud gaming at 15 hours a month for Game Pass subscribers
Xbox said the limits were due to the rising cost of cloud gaming, and would allow it to invest more in its performance
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Stock up on food to prepare for extreme weather, minister says
Dame Angela Eagle warns the weather event could lead to extreme storms this winter.
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US diesel prices hit an all-time-high
Fuel prices have soared since the Iran conflict began at the end of February, mirroring the surge in wholesale oil prices.
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From 'dog fruit' to darling: India's avocado boom
Demand for avocados is booming in India and local growers hope to grab more of the market.
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Argentine leader threatens to sanction oil firms and reiterates Falklands claim
Javier Milei reiterates his country's claim on the British overseas territory, saying the "winds of change" favour it.
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Volkswagen board approves plan to cut another 50,000 jobs
The group - which includes Audi, Porsche, Skoda as well as the VW brand - plans to cut a total of 100,000 by 2030.
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'I lost my savings after a job interview scam'
Job seekers, especially Gen Z, are being targeted with fake, booby-trapped recruitment apps.
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Is India's internet boom running into an undersea problem?
At least 13 of India's 18 intercontinental cables come ashore within six kilometres of Mumbai's Versova beach.
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Prosecco, cakes and beauty products - how to get birthday freebies and why there's a catch
Cake, coffee, make-up and burgers are just some of the free things you can get on your birthday.
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Controversial Jackdaw gas field set to be approved in weeks, sources say
The government is set to give the go-ahead for the gas field off the coast of Aberdeen, the BBC understands.
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Nvidia strikes $12.9bn deal to buy AI platform Hugging Face
The deal gives Nvidia control of a leading open-source AI platform and developer community.
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Households warned gas price spike could pile fresh pressure on energy bills
Experts warn low storage levels could push up gas prices further, leaving households with higher bills.
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Festival hopes for more visitors amid cost rises
The festival, which includes workshops, takes place from 11 to 13 September and is in its 32nd year.
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Free travel pilot scheme for young people approved
The 29-week scheme for those aged five to 18 will run from February and is expected to cost £7.6m.
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How much should you give towards a leaving gift?
We ask workers in London how much they'd contribute.
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Heathrow expansion an 'outdated' risk, mayor says
Sir Sadiq Khan is repeating his opposition to a third runway in response to a government consultation.
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Trump $1 coin makes him first living president on US currency in a century
The US Mint special edition is stamped with a portrait of Trump alongside the words "In God we trust".
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Who is Alejandro Betancourt, colourful oil baron behind US-Venezuela oil deal?
The 46-year-old figure of international intrigue has an apparent knack for being in the right place at the right time.
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Uber launches UK's first robotaxis with a driver - here's what it's like to ride in one
The ride-hailing app has launched 15 self-driving taxis, but they will have safety drivers inside.
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Almost half of households do not see benefits of economic growth, report says
Analysis has found a "stark" gap in the spending power of households in the north and south of England on average.
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Stingy bosses and spare change: How much should you give to the office whip-round?
Office whip-rounds are a staple of working life but they can raise a lot of awkward questions.
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How Victoria Beckham turned her fashion firm around and made it profitable
The pop star formerly known as Posh Spice has taken nearly two decades to turn a profit.
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Why wait? Business grads buying firms to install themselves as CEO
Impatient to be the boss of an established company they are borrowing money to fund their purchases.
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