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Coca-Cola says it may use more plastic due to Trump tariffsBeverage giant's boss says his company may need to action if aluminium cans become more expensive.4 hrs agoUS & Canada
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Goldman axes diversity rule that has 'served purpose'The bank ditches a policy that stopped it acting on flotations for firms with an all male, all white board.9 hrs agoBusiness
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Trade, tariffs and visas to dominate Trump-Modi talksThe leaders share a warm relationship, but both will have their own wish list when they meet this week.9 hrs agoWorld
Germany's once-mighty car industry is in crisis. What will it take to fix it?With the economy a key factor in German elections this month, can the auto sector get back on the road to recovery?8 hrs agoBBC InDepth
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Goldman axes diversity rule that has 'served purpose'The bank ditches a policy that stopped it acting on flotations for firms with an all male, all white board.9 hrs agoBusiness
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The American goods that could rise in price from metal tariffsDonald Trump's plans for tariffs risk raising prices for items from cars to canned food. 9 hrs agoBusiness
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Amazon bans number plates as illegal supply foundA BBC investigation finds seven companies on the platform selling plates without checking customers' documents.3 hrs agoEngland
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Oil clean-up 'scam' warnings ignored by Shell, whistleblower tells BBCThe oil giant faces allegations it ignored warnings that a clean-up scheme was beset by corruption.7 hrs agoAfrica
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With Trump's tariffs looming - will countries scramble to cut deals?US steel suppliers have just over a month to decide how to respond before the new tariffs take effect.19 hrs agoBusiness
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Trump's citizenship order leaves expecting Indian immigrant parents in limboThousands of Indian-origin couples in the US are anxious over Trump's plan to end birthright citizenship.1 day agoWorld
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Good Bad BillionaireSimon Jack and Zing Tsjeng find out how the world's billionaires made their money, and then judge them. Are they good, bad, or just another billionaire? Listen to season two. New episodes released on Mondays.
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How one product made a multi-million dollar brandNell Diamond, CEO of Hill House Home, shares how her small business skyrocketed to global success with the launch of the Nap Dress in 2019.
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Law firm restricts AI after 'significant' staff useThe chief technology officer of Hill Dickinson warned of the use of AI tools.9 hrs agoTechnology
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Heathrow Airport to confirm third runway expansionThe chief executive of the UK's largest airport will unveil plans to develop terminals two and five.7 mins agoBusiness
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UK and US refuse to sign international AI declarationIt follows a warning from US Vice-President JD Vance that excessive regulation could "kill a transformative industry."15 hrs agoTechnology
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Trump halts prosecution of firms accused of bribery abroadTrump has paused enforcement of an anti-corruption law, saying it "overreached" and stopped US firms from winning business overseas.16 hrs agoBusiness
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Canada vows swift retaliation to 'unjustified' Trump tariffsAs top exporter of steel and aluminium to the US, Canada sees new trade barriers as a threat to its economy. 20 hrs agoUS & Canada
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BP set to scale back green investments as profits drop sharplyThe oil giant is widely expected to say it will scale back on renewables later this month.17 hrs agoBusiness
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Playing with FIRE: How to quit work and retire in your 30sA personal finance strategy popular among millennials is helping them to quit their job and retire decades early.23 Apr 2024Future of business
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Boomerang CEOs: Do they ever succeed?Five years after being ousted from WeWork, Adam Neumann wants to re-buy the now-bankrupt business.8 Feb 2024Future of business
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How industry leaders transformed their careerThe BBC's Katty Kay has spoken to successful change-makers to ask what made them pivot in their career.17 Jan 2024Work Culture
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Women were the original beer brewers - what changed?Today, the beer industry is male-dominated, but it wasn't always so.7 Dec 2023Work Culture
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How waiting alters our perception of timeExpert advice on how to get through a waiting period.14 Nov 2023Work Culture
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Do the super-rich 'deserve' their wealth?Should there be a cap on billionaires' wealth and their inheritances?14 Nov 2023Future of business
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Four simple hacks to succeed in every conversationA career coach, a choreographer, a chef and a dragon boat captain offer advice on giving critical feedback.14 Nov 2023Work Culture
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Solo and hybrid work: Navigating our future and new normalCovid-19 reshaped the way we live and work. We rethink solo working and explore the future of work-life.14 Nov 2023Future of business
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Can supersonic flight ever be sustainable?How a new era of quiet, net zero supersonic airliners could revolutionise the aviation industry.14 Nov 2023Future of business
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Commencement speech: The surprising pitfall of your passionsStudents are graduating in the US this week. The commencement speeches might lead them into questionable choices.14 Nov 2023Future of business
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ASMR: How whispering took over the internetWe meet the creators behind the current ASMR boom.14 Nov 2023Work Culture
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A desk full of descriptions for your work colleaguesThese are the long lost words you've been waiting for to describe your colleagues.14 Nov 2023Work Culture
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Veterinarian suicide rates are very high. Why?Veterinarian professionals are committing suicide at a higher rate than the general population. 14 Nov 2023Work Culture
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