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Closed Ukraine airspace may delay flights next summer

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Airlines warn of continuing challenges with Ukrainian airspace closure and recruitment problems. http://dlvr.it/SZz4mt

Jacob Rees-Mogg criticised over mini-budget claims

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The business secretary is criticised for blaming market turmoil on the UK's failure to raise interest rates fast enough. http://dlvr.it/SZy740

Is the small business surge in the US sustainable?

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Start-up rates surged during the pandemic. Will it last? http://dlvr.it/SZx8kf

UK businessman charged with 'helping Russian oligarch evade sanctions'

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Graham Bonham-Carter is accused of helping oligarch Oleg Deripaska to evade US-imposed sanctions. http://dlvr.it/SZx8hs

Mark Zuckerberg reveals new Quest Pro VR headset

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Facebook-owner Meta has revealed a new VR headset as part of its continued metaverse push. http://dlvr.it/SZx8YD

Kellogg's Frosties shortage hits supermarket shelves

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Kellogg's said packaging issues were to blame for the breakfast cereal vanishing from the aisles. http://dlvr.it/SZvMWf

Heathrow regains crown as Europe's busiest airport, data shows

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Despite beating its rivals, the west London airport says air travel demand "remains uncertain". http://dlvr.it/SZtqM2

Energy fears drive blankets and air fryers sales ahead of winter

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People stock up on energy-efficient appliances as household bills rise but overall retail sales fell. http://dlvr.it/SZsqS5

Big and painful cuts needed to fix budget, says IFS

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Public spending needs to fall by £60bn to balance the books if tax cuts go ahead, a think tank warns. http://dlvr.it/SZsqMG

Pacific Island Fiji aims for a high-tech future

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The Pacific Island is attempting to gradually move away from traditional industries to IT services. http://dlvr.it/SZsqCz

Ben Bernanke, former US Federal Reserve chief, wins Nobel Prize

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Ben Bernanke, who led the Fed through the financial crisis, is one of a trio to scoop the award. http://dlvr.it/SZr64N

Inflation: Why food prices matter for the US midterm elections

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When will soaring food prices begin to fall, and what do they mean for the midterm elections? http://dlvr.it/SZqbx3

Cash popular again due to cost of living concerns, says Post Office

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More people are using notes and coins to keep an eye on spending, according to the Post Office. http://dlvr.it/SZpdYl

Widespread disruption as ScotRail strike goes ahead

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Passengers face 24 hours of limited services after ScotRail RMT members rejected the latest pay offer. http://dlvr.it/SZpdWf

The LA kids who started behind and then flew ahead

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A new scheme in Los Angeles is proving effective in helping teenagers with poor English. http://dlvr.it/SZpdRg

Scottish airline Loganair goes on the market

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The UK's largest regional airline is being sold with the hope of new owners taking over by mid-2023. http://dlvr.it/SZnDGr

Energy use advice campaign pulled due to cost, Zahawi says

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The cabinet minister tells the BBC the public information campaign would have cost up to £15m. http://dlvr.it/SZmvRS

Off-grid energy bills: Rural cheesemaker's fear over £40k oil and gas bill

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As his bills double to £40k for oil or gas the cheesemaker fears for the future for rural firms. http://dlvr.it/SZmHJf

How to cut your energy bills

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Energy bills have gone up, but there are some easy ways households can reduce costs. http://dlvr.it/SZmHHt

Renewable energy: Government plan for price cap is risky, firms warn

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A government limit on electricity generated in older renewable and nuclear facilities is expected this week. http://dlvr.it/SZmHGm

What will happen if Britain has winter blackouts?

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Power cuts are very unlikely in the coming months but not impossible so what would it mean for you? http://dlvr.it/SZk1q6

US ramps up curbs on chip sales to China

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The US has said it wants to prevent China's military from accessing "sensitive technology". http://dlvr.it/SZk1ng

Customers could get £100 for cutting energy use

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Octopus energy expects customers to get £4 a day on average for cutting back consumption when demand is high. http://dlvr.it/SZk1mg

US jobs growth slows as policymakers fight inflation

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Dollar has strengthened on expectations US interest rates will rise, weighing on the pound. http://dlvr.it/SZk1ln

Mortgage rate rises set to put pressure on house prices, says Halifax

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The Halifax says higher mortgage costs could put "significant downward pressure" on the market. http://dlvr.it/SZk1hS

Elon Musk: Twitter won't 'take yes for an answer'

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Twitter said it did not trust the billionaire's promises to proceed with the takeover. http://dlvr.it/SZfyR3

Homes face winter power cuts in worst-case scenario, says National Grid

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Cuts would probably occur at peak times and customers would be warned in advance. http://dlvr.it/SZfyLq

Avanti West Coast should be stripped of contract - Starmer

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Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer says the service provided by Avanti West Coast is "frustrating". http://dlvr.it/SZfyGR

Train strike: Only one in five services set to run on Saturday

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People are being warned to only travel if absolutely necessary as the RMT union holds another strike. http://dlvr.it/SZfyFk

Electricity: NI could face blackouts by 2024, officials say

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The grid operator has warned that action needs to be taken over issues with Kilroot power station. http://dlvr.it/SZfy6b

Apple iPhone: Can China’s loss be India’s gain?

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Can India become the new manufacturing hub as global firms try to reduce their dependence on China? http://dlvr.it/SZbg5L

Faisal Islam: Is Truss's growth plan running out of time?

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The prime minister wants to be judged on boosting economic growth, but how easy will that be to deliver? http://dlvr.it/SZbg0l

Average two-year mortgage rate highest for 14 years

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A typical two-year fixed rate deal has breached the 6% mark for the first time since November 2008. http://dlvr.it/SZbft8

Elon Musk, Twitter and the mysterious X app

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The story of Musk buying Twitter, and how it began with "X, the everything app". http://dlvr.it/SZbfqG

CEO Secrets: What's a modern boss to wear?

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Business leaders consider how the move towards more informal clothing attire at work affects them. http://dlvr.it/SZbfjR

Shell boss says taxing energy firms to help the poor is 'inevitable'

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Taxes on gas and oil companies are likely to be needed to help the poorest, Ben van Beurden says. http://dlvr.it/SZXQZn

Pound at two-week high after spending plan reports

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The pound remained high despite confusion over when Kwasi Kwarteng would set out his debt-cutting plan. http://dlvr.it/SZXQWv

Mortgage rates still rising as big lenders revise deals

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The average rate of a new two-year fixed rate mortgage is 6% as the UK's biggest lenders change prices. http://dlvr.it/SZXQSR

EU Parliament approves common charging cable from 2024

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Euro-MPs vote to make all mobile devices use the same USB-C type charger from 2024. http://dlvr.it/SZXQMl

The DIY gadgets that could keep your energy bill down

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With a little know-how people are tuning their home heating to reduce their gas consumption. http://dlvr.it/SZXQHY

Credit Suisse shares hit by worries over financial health

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Shares in the Swiss bank fell as much as 10% after the bank's boss failed to reassure investors. http://dlvr.it/SZT59r

Mortgage rates rise sharply as squeeze tightens

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The average two-year fixed rate is now close to 6% as major lenders raise the cost of deals sharply. http://dlvr.it/SZT55v

Millions will receive £324 cost-of-living payment in November

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Those on means-tested benefits will get the money between 8 and 23 November, the government says. http://dlvr.it/SZT52S

Nuclear fusion plant to be built at West Burton A power station

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West Burton A will be the site of the prototype fusion energy power plant, the government announces. http://dlvr.it/SZT4rg

UK at significant risk of gas shortages this winter, warns energy regulator

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Electricity supplies to people's houses could be disrupted if the country runs short of gas. http://dlvr.it/SZT4qV

What happens when all the banks leave town?

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Could a new "banking hub" solve the problems caused by the departure of five banks from Brechin? http://dlvr.it/SZPtWt

Ground should have been laid for tax cuts, admits Liz Truss

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But the prime minister says she sticks by her mini budget, despite a bad reaction from the markets. http://dlvr.it/SZPtMV

Liz Truss: The prime minister's claims about the economy fact-checked

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Prime Minister Liz Truss made claims on growth, borrowing costs and mortgage rises. http://dlvr.it/SZPtJQ

Liu Jingyao and Liu Qiangdong: Chinese billionaire sexual assault case settled in US

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A closely-watched case where business titan Richard Liu was accused of rape was settled hours before trial. http://dlvr.it/SZPtFV

Finland wants to transform how we make clothes

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Firms behind innovative fibres says they can make fashion a more sustainable business. http://dlvr.it/SZPtC3