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People tell the BBC how much they earn and what they want from the Budget.

The new limit replaces the existing £2 cap but some have criticised the decision.

The government has promised not to raise taxes on "working people" in this Wednesday's Budget.

Pre-tax profits rose to $8.5bn in the three months to the end of September, beating analysts' expectations.

“Infinite money glitch” allowed the withdrawal of funds from cheques before they were cleared by the bank.

AI projects are underway to help ease the challenges of dementia.

The prime minister says the UK is facing unprecedented challenges, but promises better days lie ahead.

The bean counters are back in control with a chancellor who wants to change the rules without rocking the boat.

The former chancellor says the publication of a review which could criticise the Conservatives on Budget day would "cross a line".

The group plans to grow the 200 Degrees chain, which has expanded to 21 stores across the UK.

Donald Trump's call for sweeping tariffs is resonating, as protectionism gains steam in the US.

The fast food giant said beef patty samples had tested negative for the bacteria.

The government mistakenly briefed that five new low-tax sites would be announced this week.

Bridget Phillipson refused to say if a small business owner was a "working person" in an interview with the BBC, ahead of Wednesday's Budget.

Claudia Sheinbaum inherits a buoyant manufacturing sector, but also a troubled state-owned oil firm.

As more AI tools are rolled out, some argue they are contributing to employee burnout.

As Americans prepare to vote in the presidential election, Canadians and Mexicans mull the likely impact. 

The Arctic territory hopes that three new airports will pave the way for direct flights from the US and Europe.

Inheritance tax is again creating political debate so how does it work and who pays?

On average, pay has risen faster than prices in recent years. But the overall picture is complicated — and it’s not just facts versus “vibes.”

Economists said Donald Trump’s plan to return trade barriers to levels not seen in generations would be “a grenade thrown in the heart” of the international system.

Mr. Bezos, the newspaper’s owner, said that presidential endorsements “create a perception of bias” and that “my views here are, in fact, principled.”

The auto maker’s top employee representative told workers that management planned to shutter three factories in Germany to cut costs amid slumping sales.

Already the dominant producer of rare minerals, Beijing is using export restrictions and its power over state-owned companies to further control access.

State-controlled companies now run an industry once known for its acid pits, radioactive waste and smugglers.

Kamala Harris has leaned in with promises to aid start-ups, but proprietors are often more focused on taxes and regulations.

The new Labour Party government said it had inherited a challenging financial position and warned of tax increases and spending cuts when it reveals its budget this week.

The aerospace company, locked in a standoff with striking workers, is seeking to shore up its balance sheet and avoid a credit rating downgrade.

The writing utensils figured prominently in conspiracy theories in previous elections. But they’re often fine to use on paper ballots.

After he was mugged, he took a therapist’s advice to work with “difficult students at a difficult school.” They ignored him until the lessons turned to business.

The billionaire and his PAC have used foreboding language about the vice president in their support of former President Donald Trump.

Alphabet’s driverless car unit now has vehicles operating in San Francisco, Phoenix and Los Angeles.

The Biden administration rolled out a plan last year to create more housing by unlocking more than $35 billion in lending capacity. It has yet to close on any loans that would support housing-related projects.

The race for the White House is deadlocked, but business leaders aren’t taking chances, reaching out to the former president to rebuild relations.

The long-ruling Liberal Democratic Party has lost its parliamentary majority, raising questions about the policy stability that has lured investors.

Local governments often face extra fees when employees get out-of-network medical care, but some don’t track the insurance charges or even know about them.

The company said it would put Quarter Pounders back on the menu, without the raw onions that were considered the likely source of the bacteria.

Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to more than double the amount the state offers in incentives, which would make its program one of the nation’s most generous.

In his 37 years at the network, he was a White House correspondent, weekend anchor and correspondent for “20/20.” He won 19 Emmy Awards.

Post owner Jeff Bezos ended the decades-long practice, weeks after a discussion at a meeting in Miami. The move has drawn criticism in and outside the newsroom.

Disregarding politics has worked brilliantly in the United States for a century. But market history offers comfort only up to a point, our columnist says.

A group that experts call Salt Typhoon is believed to be behind a sophisticated breach of major telecommunication companies that has taken aim at American leaders.

Companies are conducting vulnerability assessments, compiling research reports and writing plans for what to do if their diversity efforts come under attack.

Policymakers brace for more protectionism and the demise of “neoliberalism” if Donald J. Trump is re-elected in the U.S.

A die-hard Democrat, she is a resident dissenter on “The Five,” the most-watched show in cable news. Does she have the hardest job on television?

A work-release program for Alabama prisoners provides labor for corporations and income for the state. Lawsuits are challenging its constitutionality.

Mr. Llamas, who has been racing between hurricanes and election coverage, makes time for baseball with his children and not-so-scary movies with his wife.

The Fifth Circuit court ruled that the 2018 post was protected speech. It also vacated an order to reinstate a pro-union Tesla worker who was fired.

The financial ratings agency, citing a “fiscal deterioration” with rising borrowing and a political logjam, downgraded its outlook for French debt.

The proposal, which faces tough legal prospects, would offer forgiveness to millions of borrowers who are unable to pay back their loans because of financial setbacks.

Or at least be reimbursed if it’s gone for good.

The swimsuit model Stacey Williams said Jeffrey Epstein brought her to Trump Tower, where the future president groped her. Mr. Trump’s campaign denied it.

The targeting of the Republican presidential ticket’s phones is part of what appears to be a wide-ranging effort to gather information about American leaders.

Health officials say that recalls of onions — the suspected source of the contamination — would help lessen the risk to consumers. Other major fast-food chains have also stopped offering onions.

Recent sex trafficking charges against Michael Jeffries could entangle the retailer, too, as it tries to close a tumultuous chapter in its history.

She came up with a method of automation so that workers would not have to make the bags by hand. Then she fought for credit for her work.

The decision was made by Jeff Bezos, the paper’s owner, according to a person with knowledge of the talks. Will Lewis, the chief executive, said the paper was “returning to our roots” of not making endorsements for the office.

Military spending and recruitment are causing the country’s economy to overheat, leaving regulators in a struggle to rein in rising prices.

The billionaire has reportedly been in regular contact with the Russian president, heaping more scrutiny on the power and influence the entrepreneur wields over the U.S. government.

Donald Trump, Elon Musk and CNN have cited election predictions from Polymarket, a betting site where crypto enthusiasts have wagered more than $100 million on who will win the presidency.

Proponents believe that having real money on the line, and a large crowd of investors, encourages a more accurate election forecast than polling data can provide.

As investors have focused on the potential fiscal and economic impact of the Republican candidate’s proposals, yields on Treasury debt have risen.

The F.T.C. had sued to halt the merger of Tapestry, the parent of Coach and Kate Spade, and Capri, the owner of Versace and Michael Kors.

A large majority of more than 33,000 striking union members voted against a contract that included big raises but not the restoration of a frozen pension plan.

Newly revealed correspondence indicates that a Boeing senior official counseled that the company could answer a pilot’s safety question, but it did not.

In the end, Ms. Robbie got what she wanted, signing a deal with Warner Bros.

A deadly outbreak spurred removal of onions by a major food supplier in the Mountain West. Taco Bell, KFC, Burger King and Pizza Hut have stopped serving onions at various locations.

The airline will appoint six new directors to its board, avoiding a proxy fight with the activist investor Elliott Investment Management, one of its largest shareholders.

The former president has repeatedly praised a period in American history when there was no income tax, and the country relied on tariffs to fund the government.

The United States and Nigeria often collaborate. But the arrest of an American worker strained their diplomatic relations.

At least that is what they told researchers at U.C.L.A. The high popularity of romance plots in movies and shows suggests otherwise.

Polymarket said that it had linked a single trader to accounts that have wagered heavily on the Republican to win, pushing up his odds on the prediction market.

A national security memorandum detailed how agencies should streamline operations with artificial intelligence safely.

A plan to revive U.S. chip manufacturing rests partly on a company that is firing workers and delaying factories, even as the government pushes for the opposite.

Intel was for decades Silicon Valley’s dominant chip company. But missed opportunities and poor execution left it on the sidelines in tech’s latest gold rush.

European carriers are enduring higher costs because they have to avoid Russian airspace, while a sluggish economy and geopolitical tensions are hurting business travel to China.

The vote, hours after Boeing reported a $6.1 billion loss, will extend a nearly six-week-long strike at factories where the company makes its best-selling commercial plane.

Mariel Garza said the editorial board was prepared to endorse Kamala Harris, but the paper’s owner, Patrick Soon-Shiong, decided not to make an endorsement in the presidential race.

Reuters exclusively reported that CVS Health is exploring options that could include a break-up of the company to separate its […]

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Reuters exclusively reported that CVS Health is exploring options that could include a break-up of the company to separate its retail and insurance units, as the struggling healthcare services company looks to turn around its fortunes amid pressure from investors. The post CVS explores options including potential break-up appeared first on Reuters News Agency.

Reuters was first to report on Intel’s decision not to divest its majority stake in Mobileye, boosting the Israeli company’s […]

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Reuters was first to report on Intel’s decision not to divest its majority stake in Mobileye, boosting the Israeli company’s shares by over 16%. Mobileye shares, which have dropped 73% this year, took a beating earlier in the month after media reports that Intel was looking to sell a portion of its stake in the company. The post Intel says it has no plans to divest majority stake in Mobileye appeared first on Reuters News Agency.

Reuters exclusively reported that one of the frontrunners to become Japan’s next premier said that any U.S. move to block […]

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Reuters exclusively reported that one of the frontrunners to become Japan’s next premier said that any U.S. move to block Japan’s Nippon Steel from buying U.S. Steel on national security grounds would be “very unsettling.” Shigeru Ishiba, a former defence minister, told Reuters in an interview that the move could dent trust between the allies. The White House is close to announcing that President Joe Biden will block the $15 billion deal, Reuters reported this week. The post US opposition to Nippon Steel deal ‘very unsettling’, Japan PM hopeful says appeared first on Reuters News Agency.

Reuters exclusively reported that the Biden administration told Nippon Steel its $14.9 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel would pose a […]

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Reuters exclusively reported that the Biden administration told Nippon Steel its $14.9 billion acquisition of U.S. Steel would pose a national security risk by harming the American steel industry, adding to evidence the U.S. is poised to block it. The post US warned Nippon Steel its U.S. Steel bid risks harming American industry appeared first on Reuters News Agency.

Reuters was first to report that Ryanair CEO Micheal O’leary no longer sees a risk of double-digit percentage falls in […]

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Reuters was first to report that Ryanair CEO Micheal O’leary no longer sees a risk of double-digit percentage falls in fares as the European short-haul weakness had “levelled out”. The post Ryanair raises summer fare outlook as ‘ugly scenario’ avoided appeared first on Reuters News Agency.

Reuters was first to report on State Street’s partnership with Swiss crypto company Taurus to offer new digital asset services, […]

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Reuters was first to report on State Street’s partnership with Swiss crypto company Taurus to offer new digital asset services, including turning real-world assets into tradeable tokens, to tap growing institutional demand for such investments. Through the partnership, State Street, which provides crypto fund administration and accounting services, will hold clients’ crypto assets and help them create tokenized assets, such as funds and other securities. The post Custody giant State Street expands crypto services in new partnership appeared first on Reuters News Agency.

Reuters exclusively reported that Japan’s national and Tokyo governments are seeking a 700 billion yen ($4.7 billion) valuation for Tokyo […]

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Reuters exclusively reported that Japan’s national and Tokyo governments are seeking a 700 billion yen ($4.7 billion) valuation for Tokyo Metro as they prepare to list the subway operator as early as October-end, in what would be the nation’s biggest IPO in roughly six years. The two governments, which own 100% of Tokyo Metro, plan to arrange a meeting of brokerages within a week for a briefing on the IPO and expect to receive approval for the listing from the Tokyo Stock Exchange as soon as mid-September, the sources said. The post Japan, Tokyo governments target $4.7 bln valuation for Tokyo Metro in IPO appeared first on Reuters News Agency.

Reuters was first to report that billionaire investor William Ackman built new stakes in sportswear company Nike during the second […]

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Reuters was first to report that billionaire investor William Ackman built new stakes in sportswear company Nike during the second quarter. A regulatory filing reviewed by Reuters showed that Ackman’s hedge fund Pershing Square Capital Management owned roughly 3 million shares of Nike, amounting to a roughly 0.19% ownership. Nike’s stock, which has tumbled 26% since January, rose 4% in after-market trading. The post Ackman’s Pershing Square takes new stakes in Nike, Brookfield appeared first on Reuters News Agency.

Reuters exclusively reported that China’s securities regulator has ordered some brokerages to inspect their bond trading activities as authorities seek […]

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Reuters exclusively reported that China’s securities regulator has ordered some brokerages to inspect their bond trading activities as authorities seek to rein in frenzied buying of Chinese government bonds. The brokerages, all of which are domestic, have been told to conduct compliance checks on all parts of their bond trading operations. The post China tells some brokerages to conduct compliance checks on bond trading appeared first on Reuters News Agency.

Reuters was first to report that a meeting of top OPEC+ ministers kept oil output policy unchanged including a plan […]

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Reuters was first to report that a meeting of top OPEC+ ministers kept oil output policy unchanged including a plan to start unwinding output cuts from October. The oil producing group took the decision despite sharp oil price falls in recent weeks amid global demand concerns. Brent crude futures fell on the news settling down 1.6% below $80 a barrel. The post OPEC+ sticks to oil policy, repeats could pause Oct hike appeared first on Reuters News Agency.