Barclays workers ask for more money to return to the office
Unite union, which represents 36,000 Barclays staff, calls for a one-off payment to offset increased travel and childcare costs.
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What's happening to UK interest rates and what does it mean for mortgages?
The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.
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I sent 200 LinkedIn messages and got a job: How to nail networking
From coffee chats to LinkedIn messages, here's how to network your way to your next job.
16 days ago BBC News – Business
OpenAI reveals six more safety issues and unveils plan to disclose incidents
The firm also announced a new system to track, investigate and disclose cases of models misbehaving, or "misalignment".
16 days ago BBC News – Business
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Katy Watson explores Australia's relationship with China - partner, rival or 'frenemy'?
16 days ago BBC News – Business
Would you buy branded clothing from your favourite tech firm?
Nvidia, OpenAI and Anthropic are all now selling their own limited edition fashion lines.
17 days ago BBC News – Business
Petrol and diesel price rises push UK inflation higher
Summer holidays and disruption to global oil supplies by the Middle East conflict stoked price growth.
17 days ago BBC News – Business
We managed to get jobs after uni - here's how we're keeping them
Four recent job starters share their tips on what helped them have a smooth transition and survive their first few days.
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Complaints to watchdog about water firms soar
Many complaints were about affordability, after customers saw steep hikes to bills.
17 days ago BBC News – Business
Third Heathrow runway should only go ahead if airlines pay for cleaner flying, say advisers
The government's climate advisers say Heathrow's third runway cannot be approved under current climate policies.
18 days ago BBC News – Business
UK in talks about joining global defence bank led by Canada
Supporters of the scheme say the bank would enable governments to get cheaper loans to spend on defence projects.
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Do you feel guilty when calling in sick at work? This might be why...
As many as half of people report working when sick. The reasons for this are complex, experts say.
18 days ago BBC News – Business
A backlash over data centres is another threat to the AI juggernaut
The global AI race is being hit by very localised political and environmental concerns
18 days ago BBC News – Business
AI app ads promoting 'objectification of women' banned by watchdog
The ad regulator said it had "zero-tolerance" for ads promoting AI tools that could sexualise or objectify women.
18 days ago BBC News – Business
The extreme engineering of aircraft windows
Few companies have the technology to make aircraft windows which are getting harder to make.
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US borrowing costs hit 5% for first time since 2023 amid bond sell-off
Covered by The Guardian – Business, BBC News – Business. Soaring oil prices of above $108 a barrel after Houthi attacks on Saudi infrastructure stoke inflation fears US government borrowing costs have risen to 5% for the first time since 2023 as soaring oil prices fuelled by…
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