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Unilever to slash a third of European workforce

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The biggest job cuts at the company for decades are part of an effort to revive growth. http://dlvr.it/T9chx9

EU says X’s blue tick accounts deceive users

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The EU says the way the social media site designs and operates blue tick accounts "deceives" users. http://dlvr.it/T9by1m

‘We won’t run out of beer’: Pubs prep for Euro final

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A surge in beer, burger, and pizza sales is expected ahead of England's match with Spain on Sunday. http://dlvr.it/T9bxrD

Is Brazil's Brics-building worth it?

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The Brazilian president sees the Brics as a way to remake the world - but it is dominated by China. http://dlvr.it/T9bHS9

Why both businesses and scammers love India's payment system

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Fast and free, India's UPI payments system has been a big success, but has attracted scammers. http://dlvr.it/T9bHDj

Dover port warns of up to two-hour waits at peak times

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New EU border checks and travel for the Olympics will increase congestion at the UK's busiest port. http://dlvr.it/T9Z7r9

Post Office boss to step back to prepare for inquiry

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Nick Read will step back from his duties to focus on preparing for the final stage of the Horizon IT inquiry. http://dlvr.it/T9X1fV

Carpetright close to collapse with 1,800 jobs at risk

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The retailer says it intends to appoint administrators while it works to secure extra funding. http://dlvr.it/T9W3Zj

Will K-pop's AI experiment pay off?

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Some of the genre's biggest names are now using artificial intelligence, but fans are divided. http://dlvr.it/T9VH1K

Influencers plead not guilty in Instagram trading trial

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Geordie Shore's Scott Timlin is among those pleading not guilty of promoting the Instagram scheme. http://dlvr.it/T9T0st

US inflation cools to slowest pace in a year

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Prices in the US rose 3% over the 12 months to June, lifting hopes that the inflation problem is subsiding. http://dlvr.it/T9T0dk

Thousands could make claims after BA flight delay ruling

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The ruling against British Airways has the potential to affect thousands of airline claims every year. http://dlvr.it/T9T0PT

Archegos founder Bill Hwang convicted of fraud

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The collapse of Archegos Capital Management caused billions of dollars in losses for several big banks. http://dlvr.it/T9SdlH

US in fresh crackdown on Chinese steel imports

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The US said it was targeting firms from China and other countries diverting trade through Mexico. http://dlvr.it/T9RsC1

Microsoft hiking Xbox Game Pass prices by up to 25%

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The gaming giant said its PC Game Pass subscription would increase by £2 to £9.99 per month. http://dlvr.it/T9QDbl

Sleep could be boosted by saving small amounts

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A quarter of UK adults have less than £100 tucked away, but a report says a savings habit aids mental wellbeing. http://dlvr.it/T9QDNY

Dyson to cut nearly one third of UK workforce

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The firm, known for the invention of the bag-less vacuum cleaner, made the announcement in response to global markets. http://dlvr.it/T9PqXB

How are the non-dom rules changing?

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The non-domicile rules let some UK residents limit the tax paid on earnings outside the country. http://dlvr.it/T9PqJC

Reeves vows to 'get Britain building' with new housing targets

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The new chancellor says Labour is ready to make tough decisions to boost the UK economy. http://dlvr.it/T9PRWW

Boeing to plead guilty to fraud charge over 737 Max crashes

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Families of the people who died on the flights five years ago have criticised it as a "sweetheart deal". http://dlvr.it/T9MPZ3

What's the right punishment for 'too big to fail' Boeing?

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Boeing is one of the largest and most important companies in the US but is it too big to be held to account? http://dlvr.it/T9MPDx

Hollywood icon Paramount agrees $28bn merger deal

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The studio has made many hit films, including the Godfather, Star Trek, and Mission: Impossible series. http://dlvr.it/T9M1sD

UK Amazon staff in protests over union recognition

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The action coincides with a ballot to "force Amazon to recognise a union for the first time", GMB says. http://dlvr.it/T9M1Nr

'Protectionism eroding global business' - world trade chief

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The boss of the World Trade Organization warns the global economy is facing numerous challenges. http://dlvr.it/T9M16M

UK Amazon staff in protests over union recognition

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The action coincides with a ballot to "force Amazon to recognise a union for the first time", GMB says. http://dlvr.it/T9JVBy

'I had to downgrade my life' - US workers in debt to buy groceries

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Americans are taking loans to afford basic necessities - as groceries prices have surged by 25%. http://dlvr.it/T9JTrj

WTO chief warns against global trade breakdown

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The boss of the World Trade Organization warns the global economy is facing numerous challenges. http://dlvr.it/T9JTQl

Tata talks under way but no full jobs guarantee - Reynolds

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The new business secretary says "job guarantees" will form part of its negotiations with Tata about its Port Talbot site. http://dlvr.it/T9JSvv

Scammed by the fake Chinese police

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Con men threaten to extradite their victims to China if they don’t pay “bail”. http://dlvr.it/T9JShY

Scammed by the fake Chinese police

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Con men threaten to extradite their victims to China if they don’t pay “bail”. http://dlvr.it/T9GTX0

Why Starmer hired key-cutting boss as prisons minister

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James Timpson has made a name for himself hiring hundreds of former prisoners. http://dlvr.it/T9GTH1

Shares in housebuilders rise on back of Labour win

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The party has pledged to reform the planning system, although some have warned that doing so will not be easy. http://dlvr.it/T9GT1B

US jobs growth in June beats expectations

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US markets remain optimistic the Fed could start cutting rates later this year. http://dlvr.it/T9GSt8

Amazon at 30: What next for 'The Everything Company'?

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Can Amazon sustain its rapid growth since 1994 - or will rivals or regulators cut it down to size? http://dlvr.it/T9GSkq

Rachel Reeves: Who is the UK's new chancellor?

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In her maiden speech in the Commons in 2010, she vowed to fight for "jobs, growth and prosperity". http://dlvr.it/T9CGZS

Etsy sex toy ban sparks seller outrage

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The platform says it's because of "evolving" industry standards but sellers say they feel "betrayed." http://dlvr.it/T9CGCj

EU hits Chinese electric cars with new tariffs

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The move poses a challenge to Beijing, which hopes EVs will help revive the country's flagging economy. http://dlvr.it/T9BrvH

Jeff Bezos to sell another $5bn of Amazon shares

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In February, Mr Bezos announced that he would sell shares in technology giant worth around $8.5bn. http://dlvr.it/T9B86R

Would having an AI boss be better than your current human one?

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Companies are now experimenting with using AI systems to manage their staff. http://dlvr.it/T99fNb

Etsy sex toy ban sparks seller outrage

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The platform says it's because of "evolving" industry standards but sellers say they feel "betrayed." http://dlvr.it/T98v9b

Bird flu hits McDonald's Australia breakfast hours

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The fast food giant is serving its full breakfast menu in the country until 10:30am, instead of midday. http://dlvr.it/T98trs

Ex-Post Office chair denies hiding key Horizon report

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Tim Parker says he did not share a report with the Post Office board following advice from lawyers. http://dlvr.it/T986TW

Sainsbury's hit as wet weather dampens Argos sales

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Food sales rise but the soggy spring hits demand for garden equipment and outdoor furniture http://dlvr.it/T97n5n

Ex-Post Office chair denies hiding key Horizon report

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Tim Parker says he did not share a report with the Post Office board following advice from lawyers. http://dlvr.it/T96Prg

Fox set to launch free Netflix rival in UK

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Tubi will offer more than 20,000 films and TV series, including Hollywood titles and British content. http://dlvr.it/T961Lj

How Microsoft and Nvidia bet correctly to leapfrog Apple

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The two tech firms were among the first to see the commercial potential of AI. http://dlvr.it/T95JtB

The fastest data in the world

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Researchers are seeing how fast data can be delivered amid rising demand for bandwidth. http://dlvr.it/T95Jfv

Union calls off Port Talbot steel workers' strike

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"Essential" talks will now take place over the future of the UK's largest steel plant. http://dlvr.it/T95JTP

Almost 1.8m people owe £50,000 or more in student debt

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More than 61,000 people have balances of £100,000 or more and 50 owe upwards of £200,000, BBC finds. http://dlvr.it/T93c9J

High mortgage rates pricing out buyers, says Nationwide

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The building society's comments come as it says house prices rose by 0.2% in June. http://dlvr.it/T93bpK