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Poundland rescue deal saves firm from administration
Emer Moreau & Faarea Masud Business reporters, BBC News Poundland has avoided collapsing into administration after its turnaround plan was…
Susan Darwin
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It’s only August but Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte is back
Want a little autumn in your August? You’re in luck. The seasonal Pumpkin Spice Latte has returned to Starbucks menus in the U.S. and…
Culture
With Love, Meghan series 2: Who said 'I love you' first, and what Meghan misses about UK
Californian sunsets, perfectly decorated cakes, and lessons in how to make salt and vinegar crisps. That's right - With Love, Meghan, is…
Business
Global markets sink as Trump announces he’s firing the Fed’s Lisa Cook
Shares sank Tuesday in Europe and Asia after President Donald Trump announced he was firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. The…
Business
Max Dowman: Arsenal's steps to protect winger
Max Dowman made his Premier League debut at 15 years and 234 days last weekend - this is how Arsenal are supporting his progress in every…
Business
These are the ten most memorable sound effects in the history of tech
For understandable reasons, most technology coverage tends to focus more on the physical or visual elements of new devices than their…
Business
Cadillac: Valtteri Bottas and Sergio Perez to drive for new F1 team in 2026
The Mexican was dropped by Red Bull at the end of last season despite having two further years on his contract after the team felt he had…
Business
The Hot Crazy Matrix explains why investors get tech deals wrong
Private equity deals hit an all-time high in 2021, peaking at a total value of more than $1tn, with an average deal size exceeding $1bn…
Business
Agentic AI has companies excited and security experts freaked out
Agentic AI is being heralded as the future of the generative AI revolution by leaders in the field. From ChatGPT’s integration of agentic…
Business
US Open 2025: Francesca Jones prepares for first New York main-draw appearance
Having come through three rounds of qualifying in New York to reach the main draw, Jones was keen to call parents Adele and Simon, who are…
Business
Who is Lisa Cook, and what is Federal Reserve governor accused of?
Tom Geoghegan and James FitzGerald BBC News President Donald Trump has demanded the removal of one of the governors of the US central…
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Does rudeness make leaders seem authentic?
As I illustrate in my forthcoming book, we live in an age of authenticity worship. From corporate mission statements urging employees to…
Business
This is why your thought leadership stories aren’t getting any traction
My first job as an opinion columnist was here at Fast Company, writing the back page column for the magazine, circa 2006 or so. The column…
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French PM Bayrou fights for survival as rivals refuse support in vote of confidence
Paul Kirby Europe digital editor French opposition parties have said they will not back Prime Minister François Bayrou after he called a…
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Wildfire disasters are increasing but burning less land globally. Here’s why
Worldwide, an estimated 440 million people were exposed to a wildfire encroaching on their home at some point between 2002 and 2021, new…
Business
Transport for London (TfL) asks mobile users to wear headphones
Transport for London (TfL) is targeting the "disruptive behaviour" of passengers who play music and make calls using mobile phone…
Business
Food inflation: Rising chocolate and egg prices drive up rates
The rising cost of chocolate, butter and eggs has helped drive food price inflation to its highest in 18 months, a survey says. Food…
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Nearly half of employees say a bad onboarding made them want to quit
When it comes to starting a new job, first impressions matter. That’s especially true when it comes to the impression a company makes on…
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Tool used to assess domestic abuse risk doesn't work, Jess Phillips admits
Leila Nathoo, political correspondent & Daniel Kraemer File on 4 Investigates The main screening tool used to decide which domestic abuse…
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3 quick and easy ways to clear up storage space in Windows 11
Digital hoarders, unite! I have a game on my PC that I haven’t played in months, and it’s taking up more than 100 GB of disk space. There,…
Business
This man keeps buying and returning 110-pound anvils on Amazon
An Illinois man keeps buying and returning 110-pound anvils on Amazon—until “someone does something about it,” he says. The creator, who…
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South Korea's Lee Jae Myung turns charm on during Trump meeting
Jean Mackenzie Seoul correspondent Koh Ewe BBC News, Singapore Watch: Trump says he wants to meet Kim Jong Un Hours before South Korean…
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Trump orders removal of Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook
President Donald Trump has said he will immediately remove Federal Reserve official Lisa Cook from her position, a major escalation in his…
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Nigel Farage says illegal migration is a 'scourge'
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has described illegal immigration as a "scourge" which is affecting the country on a "historic and…