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Burnham promises to curb non-compete rules in job contracts
The prime minister says restrictions on what workers can do after leaving roles have "gone too far".
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Delta Air Lines cuts 2026 forecast on fuel surge, but CEO says demand is still strong
Delta Air Lines reported third-quarter earnings and missed Wall Street estimates for the first time in two years.
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Ex-Deutsche Bank trader jailed for rigging rates has conviction overturned
The Court of Appeal quashes the conviction of Christian Bittar, a former Deutsche Bank trader jailed in 2018.
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TruGolf completes acquisition of blockchain firm Polymath
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Pennsylvania says GSK to invest more than $800 million in biopharma hub, create 300 jobs
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Port of Los Angeles sets September volume record, executive director says
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Ringkjøbing Landbobank launches DKK 400m share buyback
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Emat stock hits 52-week low at 1.67 USD
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Eldorado Gold’s Skouries mine designated EU strategic project
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Katie Zacharia reportedly named new White House press secretary
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Trump to issue directive on diesel, sources say, after he promises ’big announcement’
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Magnitude 7.6 earthquake hits Panama’s southern coast
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Northwest European gasoline margins jump on low inventories
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Anthropic bans users from being 'cruel' to its AI systems
The firm said users can no longer engage in "sustained and needless" abusive behaviour towards the tech.
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Delta CEO: 'Safety is going to make the call' on launching Saudi Arabia flight
Delta is weighing whether to continue with its Riyadh, Saudi Arabia flight debut as planned.
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Why are there so many sports subscriptions?
Pete Oliver of DAZN explains why the is a growing number of sports subscriptions and why they are getting more expensive.
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I've been with my boyfriend for two years and don't know his salary
Talking about salary, spending habits and debt can be some of dating's trickier conversations.
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Everton owners consider selling club two years after takeover
Everton owners the Friedkin Group are exploring the sale of the club less than two years after taking control.
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Contribution of high value residents discussed
More than 260 industry leaders met to discuss the role wealthy residents play in Jersey's economy.
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'You cannot build this car anywhere else in the world'
Car maker Longbow, which hopes to build thousands of cars, says the region has the talent and know-how.
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Trump wants to reduce the cost of fuel as the midterms loom - will it work?
The price of fuel has soared as the cost of living emerges as a key issue for millions of Americans.
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Why are more roofs not made of solar tiles?
Solar tiles were touted as an attractive alternative to solar panels - why have they not taken off?
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'Add me on WhatsApp' scam calls to be investigated
The UK's data watchdog is investigating a spike in complaints about "robo calls" that appear to lead to a recruitment scam.
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Business Daily
Economic conditions around the world are making young people rise up in protest
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White House blocks Microsoft from foreign worker hiring programme
An international visa programme has for years allowed US tech companies to hire highly skilled workers from abroad.
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Why a Starbucks takeover of Chipotle would — and wouldn't — make sense for both companies
Starbucks has reportedly been working with advisers on a takeover proposal for Chipotle, but a potential deal comes with pros and cons for investors.
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How soon into dating do you talk about your salary?
You've met someone and it's going well so far. But bringing up how much you both earn can be a tricky conversation.
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Plans to shut Marston's Brewery in Burton revealed
Burton-upon-Trent's links with beer and brewing date back centuries.
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Asos hackers took more personal details than first revealed, BBC finds
Retailer issues update after BBC contacted by cyber criminals who said this week's breach went beyond "basic contact details"
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Skydance's David Ellison tells CNBC combined company is 'positioned to win in every single vertical'
Skydance includes two film studios, the CBS broadcast network, a sprawling pay TV portfolio and streaming services Paramount+ and HBO Max.
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Bid to run new trains on West Coast Mainline refused
Plans for more trains would “likely increase delays and cancelled trains", the rail regulator says.
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Levi Strauss hikes profit guidance after tariff refunds, but its sales outlook is less optimistic
Levi Strauss on Wednesday posted earnings that beat expectations, though it saw benefits from tariff refunds.
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PepsiCo cuts earnings forecast as North American turnaround takes longer than expected
Pepsi's North American business continues to lag behind its international markets.
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Chrysler Building to get its crown restored after being sold
The distinctive Manhattan skyscraper will undergo a major renovation and provide a new supply of offices.
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Derry firm becomes one of UK's biggest car park operators after buying NCP
The Martin Group has become one of the UK's biggest car park operators after buying NCP out of administration.
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We spent thousands on a Tui river cruise but ended up on coach trips
Passengers have described their anger after their itineraries changed to involve hours spent on coach trips instead.
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New vape tax made me swap e-cigs for dartboards
The Vaping Product Duty will be imposed at a rate of £2.20 per 10ml of e-liquid from April 2027.
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New electric car 'make or break for Jaguar'
Prof David Bailey says there is a lot riding on the Type 01 in terms of jobs and investment.
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Fuel prices added to Google Maps as petrol and diesel costs soar
A search for forecourts will now display their pricing, using the government's Fuel Finder scheme.
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How oil-rich Alberta's economy might fare if it broke away from Canada
Albertans vote this month on staying in Canada or moving ahead to a binding independence referendum.
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The wildlife winners set to appear on your banknotes revealed
The decision comes after nearly half a million people voted on a shortlist of 18 creatures.
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'Stop throwing shade' - the woman trying to stop firms leaving the UK
British people need more incentives to invest in big firms listed in the UK, Dame Julia Hoggett, boss of the London Stock Exchange, says.
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Lululemon poaches Athleta CEO as new chief product officer
Lululemon announced Wednesday that Athleta CEO Maggie Gauger is joining the company as its chief product officer, a newly created role.
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Business Daily
The economy is high on the agenda for US voters this election.
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Modelo owner Constellation is getting creative to bring back beer drinkers as overall demand weakens
Constellation Brands beat earnings and revenue expectations as beer brands gained share, while inventory rebuilding and consumer caution clouded demand.
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Disney+ to stream upcoming Super Bowl
Disney+ will also air two Monday Night Football games leading up to the championship game.
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Used car prices fall in Q3, while demand for fuel-efficient vehicles grows
Used vehicle prices are forecast to fall more than previously expected this year, according to Cox Automotive.
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Rainmakers: The drones used to seed clouds
Cloud seeding is gaining attention as countries look to boost rainfall - will drones help?
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British Airways plans record 106-seat business class on Airbus A380 jumbo jets
British Airways is ripping out coach-class seats and building a giant premium economy and business class in a bet on the high-end travel boom.
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Paramount's hard-fought takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery closed Tuesday. Here's how we got here
Paramount has faced competing bids and an antitrust hurdle since its earliest attempts to take over WBD. Here's a timeline of key events.
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These are the cheapest and most expensive U.S. flights this November
Holiday airplane tickets are up more than 23% this year, according to Hopper.
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Lucid's Q3 deliveries fall 6.7% as EV maker cuts production to align with demand
Lucid delivered 3,806 EVs and produced 2,954 vehicles during the third quarter. That compared with 4,078 deliveries on production of 3,891 vehicles a year earlier.
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AstraZeneca CEO says Summit drug could drive next generation of cancer combinations after $2 billion investment
Pascal Soriot spoke exclusively with CNBC from the site of AstraZeneca's new $1 billion R&D facility in Kendall Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
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David Ellison and Ynon Kreiz announce Skydance leadership team
The leadership team for Skydance, the merged entity of Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery, will include Bari Weiss, Mark Thompson and Casey Bloys.
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David Ellison just brought in a co-CEO to run his new empire: Meet Ynon Kreiz
Ynon Kreiz's appointment as co-CEO of Skydance answers a key governance question for Ellison's soon-to-be-merged company.
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GM says hybrid vehicles are coming: 'We're not tone deaf to our customers'
Hybrids are growing in popularity, as sales of the vehicles keep climbing.
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Why airfares could rise even more, but airline profits won't
Airlines are trimming capacity as jet fuel prices keep climbing and travelers keep booking.
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Chick-fil-A wants to stay a family business even as it expands in the U.S. and abroad
Chick-fil-A has been expanding into new international markets and growing its menu under CEO Andrew Cathy.
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Why brands like E.l.f., Wendy's and Gap are branching out into original music
E.l.f. Beauty released an album titled "Mirror Mix" as the brand plans to increase its marketing spend for the rest of the year.
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Private capital is reshaping Hollywood moviemaking
As Hollywood's financing structures diversify, private capital is increasingly funding the big screen and changing the types of movies that are being made.