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• US holds interest rates steady in first since 2022

  14-06-2023 21:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  But the Federal Reserve also said it expected to push rates higher before the end of the year.
  
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• Starbucks ordered to pay $25m to ex-employee in racial discrimination case

  14-06-2023 21:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Shannon Phillips was fired after two black men were arrested at a Philadelphia branch in 2018.
  
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• Beyoncé blamed for inflation surprise in Sweden

  14-06-2023 21:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The frenzy stoked by the start of the singer's world tour is seen driving up prices in Sweden.
  
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• MPs grill financial watchdog over Odey probe

  14-06-2023 20:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  MPs want the FCA to explain its handling of sexual harassment allegations against financier Crispin Odey.
  
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• UK has no alternative to Bank interest rate rises to calm inflation - Hunt

  14-06-2023 19:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Chancellor says he "unstintingly" supports the Bank of England to "do what it takes" to cut inflation.
  
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• Sainsbury's cuts toilet paper prices as pulp drops

  14-06-2023 16:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Retailers are facing growing pressure to do more to help people with the soaring cost of living.
  
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• Vodafone Three deal to create UK's largest mobile firm

  14-06-2023 15:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The deal is yet to be approved by regulators, which will look at whether it will push up customer prices.
  
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• Using AI for loans and mortgages is big risk, warns EU boss

  14-06-2023 14:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Margrethe Vestager tells the BBC using AI for decisions that affect lives could lead to discrimination.
  
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• Dylan Mulvaney: Bud Light loses top spot in US after boycott

  14-06-2023 07:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Some drinkers boycotted the brand after the firm partnered with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney.
  
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• Instant Brands: Pyrex and Instant Pot maker files for bankruptcy

  14-06-2023 05:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Instant Brands blames falling consumer demand and rising interest rates for its financial problems.
  
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• Microsoft-Activision: US judge temporarily blocks $69bn deal

  14-06-2023 03:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The takeover, which has split global regulators, would be the largest in the video games industry.
  
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• Avatar 3 and Avengers: The Kang Dynasty pushed back by Disney

  14-06-2023 01:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The studio reshuffles release dates for eagerly awaited blockbusters, including Star Wars sequels.
  
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• Kelly Hoppen: 'Music is design to me'

  14-06-2023 01:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Interior designer Kelly Hoppen explains the role of music in her life and work.
  
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• Amazon server outage makes some websites go dark

  14-06-2023 00:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The outage is being resolved and affected web services for some fast food apps, airlines and others.
  
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