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• The Federal Reserve: Fischer Joins Dudley; Waiting For Yellen

  22-08-2016 12:57
  
  Last week, some market participants were giving more credence to what seemed like dovish FOMC minutes than to NY Fed President Dudley's remarks that accused investors of complacency over the outlook for rates.    Yesterday, Vice-Chairman of the Federal Reserve Fischer seemed to echo Dudley's sentiment, and this has
  
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• How the US-Canada trade war is being felt on both sides of the border

  31-08-2026 02:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The US-Canada trade war is being felt on both sides of the border.
  
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• 'My parents won't lend me £10k but helped my brother': When families play financial favourites

  31-08-2026 01:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  So-called financial favouritism can cause jealousy and resentment long into adulthood. Here is how experts say you can avoid it
  
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• School uniform swap shop 'saves money and tackles second hand clothes stigma'

  30-08-2026 19:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A free initiative which started with one school four years ago now has more than 200 involved.
  
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• Trump hails 'historic' deal to control 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil

  30-08-2026 06:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Venezuelan interim president says the unusual agreement will help revive her country's economy.
  
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• Fundraiser launched to secure crafting shop future

  29-08-2026 20:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  "We don't want to give up, we want to keep making this work," say the owners.
  
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• Barber offers free back-to-school haircuts

  29-08-2026 13:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Guildford barber Sid Gumbrell says he wants to give back and help parents with the cost of living.
  
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• Wife of man who died after turbulence sues airline

  28-08-2026 19:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lawyers for Linda Kitchen say her husband was "fatally injured" after the flight dropped 6,000 ft.
  
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• Gatwick Airport faced water outage after main burst

  28-08-2026 19:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  SES Water says it has repaired a burst main which was affecting supply to the airport.
  
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• 'A lot of pressure' - SSE Airtricity to increase gas prices by 19%

  28-08-2026 18:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The annual gas bill of a typical household in the greater Belfast and west gas network areas will increase by almost £172.
  
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• Fed has 'work to do' if price rises don't ease for Americans, Warsh says

  28-08-2026 17:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Kevin Warsh remarks suggest interest rates could be increased if policymakers think inflation is running too high.
  
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• 'Cowboy builders' targeted in new government clampdown

  28-08-2026 12:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A database of trusted tradespeople and a system to protect customers' money is being launched by the government next month.
  
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• Colman's Mustard put up for sale ahead of merger

  28-08-2026 12:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The sale comes before a proposed merger between parent company Unilever and McCormick.
  
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• 'Not far enough' - US parents and teens on Meta's new limits for young users

  28-08-2026 11:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  As part of an $18bn settlement in a child-safety lawsuit, Meta announced new restrictions on its apps. We asked families what they thought.
  
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• Sports Direct founder attacks Burnham's 'populist' High Street plans

  28-08-2026 09:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  In a letter, the entrepreneur accuses the prime minister of "jumping on 'everyday fixes' or bandwagons" with his latest cost of living and retail policies.
  
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• Selena Gomez pushes back against 'frivolous' fraud claims

  28-08-2026 07:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Selena Gomez's lawyer says the fraud case is "absurd" - but it is far from unusual for celebrity family business relationships to go wrong.
  
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• What do you spend too much on?

  28-08-2026 07:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Central London shoppers reveal what they love to splash out on - and share their tips for not overspending.
  
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• Matt Lucas and Hugh Bonneville among actors calling for law on AI voice cloning

  28-08-2026 07:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The performers are asking the government to give every person in the UK a legal right to own their voice.
  
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• I used to live in a quiet area - now a data centre overlooks my garden

  28-08-2026 07:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  With the number of UK data centres set to rise, some communities are concerned about their impact.
  
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• Trump administration illegally retaliated against Anthropic, judge rules

  28-08-2026 05:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The AI startup has been at loggerheads with the Pentagon over the use of AI by the US military.
  
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• Overcooked? Why robotic pizza makers are failing

  28-08-2026 01:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A string of failures has sapped confidence that robots will take over production at pizza restaurants.
  
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• Military veterans told they owe thousands of pounds over clerical error

  28-08-2026 01:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Hundreds of former UK service personnel have had their pensions cut after being overpaid.
  
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• I was spending £700 a month: How I beat my late-night shopping addiction

  28-08-2026 01:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Younger generations are thought to be more susceptible to impulse spending. The BBC looks at ways to get it under control.
  
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• Much-loved ice cream shop to close after 106 years

  27-08-2026 13:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The family-run shop has been a fixture in Brislington, Bristol since the 1920s.
  
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• How Dolly Parton's business savvy helped her succeed far beyond the charts

  27-08-2026 01:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  While country music and films brought her fame, her entrepreneurial zeal brought her fortune.
  
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• Firms scramble for battery power in Spain and Portugal

  26-08-2026 01:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  After last year's massive power failure Spanish and Portuguese firms are buying battery back ups.
  
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• Drought leaves 'barely any apples' to make cider

  25-08-2026 07:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Some orchards are harvesting just a 10th of their usual crop, and facing an uncertain future.
  
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• 'What you see is what you pay' - why some US restaurants are banning tips

  25-08-2026 01:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Tips are central to US dining culture but some eateries think that they are unfair.
  
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• Kids food scheme set to grow after 'crazy' support

  24-08-2026 07:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Grumpy Cook in Hastings is set to expand its scheme after receiving £30,000 in donations.
  
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• Shein aims for almost $27bn valuation in stock market debut

  24-08-2026 07:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The fast-fashion giant's shares are due to start trading in Hong Kong on 1 September.
  
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