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British American Tobacco to cut 9,000 jobs

The company had said earlier this year it was planning savings to make it "more digital and AI-focused".

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South Korea unveils $880bn chip and AI investment plan

It comes as regional rivals like Taiwan, China and Japan are investing heavily in chip factories and other technology.

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As the world's best players begin play at Wimbledon, how can you get into sport on a budget.

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The legal fight to get equal pay for Germany's disabled workers

A test case is seeking the minimum wage for 300,000 disabled people who currently get paid less.

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Is Germany looking again at coal-powered electricity?

It had planned to abandon the fuel, but the higher cost of natural gas may make it think again.

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New candy stores are popping up across NYC. Why?

While US consumer confidence is at an historic low the Big Apple's sweet shops are expanding.

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When the conflict began on 28 February, fuel costs jumped as the war disrupted the production and transportation of energy across the Middle East.

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The prime minister's resignation has fired the starting gun on the race to be in charge of the UK's finances.

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Asia stock markets slide as tech shares slump

Trading on South Korea's Kospi index was halted for the third time this week to prevent panic selling.

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Lithium battery fires are the number one safety risk to aircraft, yet the number of devices found in hold bags has nearly doubled in a year.

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Why you must share your idea and get honest feedback

Learn Steven's three crucial steps for validating your business proposal and why impartial feedback is vital.

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Learn why making your own decisions is the key to increasing your confidence.

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Why planning can be a form of procrastination

Learn how to avoid compulsive planning and instead hold plans loosely as a navigational aid.

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Forget trying to stop procrastinating. Instead, learn Oliver's three rules to become a better procrastinator.

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Managing infinite emails, ideas, errands, and goals is hard. Oliver recommends a little strategic neglect.

How time creates problems, especially when it is so limited

Discover why so many of our struggles are down to poor time management and denial of its finitude.

Why sustainable productivity will drive success

Steven shares his three 'M' goal-setting framework to help you be more productive for the long-term.

How to hire the best people for your team

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How to know yourself, grow yourself, and take control

Find out how to counteract limiting beliefs you hold about yourself and build new ones that serve you better.

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