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'I was asked if I was a crier': Your worst job interviews revealed
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'I was asked if I was a crier': Your worst job interviews revealed

Bad job interviews can be horrible to experience in the moment, but there is a lot they can teach us about the world of work

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PM tells firms to publish salaries in job adverts ahead of new law
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PM tells firms to publish salaries in job adverts ahead of new law

The government argues the change will help jobseekers and could help to prevent pay discrimination.

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Global stocks plunge as fears over US AI slowdown spread to Asia and Europe
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Global stocks plunge as fears over US AI slowdown spread to Asia and Europe

Investors have reacted to possible tougher scrutiny of data centre construction and the AI industry.

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What does the raise in interest rates mean?
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What does the raise in interest rates mean?

The BBC's cost of living correspondent Kevin Peachey explains what the change could mean for those saving for a holiday or to buying a house.

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Faisal Islam: How high will interest rates go?
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Faisal Islam: How high will interest rates go?

The BBC's economics editor views one more interest rate as likely, but thinks that will be all.

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Welsh aviation firm AerFin bought in £475m deal
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Welsh aviation firm AerFin bought in £475m deal

The company, which was majority owned by a private equity firm, said it was beginning a "new chapter".

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Second buyer makes rescue bid for Poundland as retailer faces collapse
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Second buyer makes rescue bid for Poundland as retailer faces collapse

A little-known investment group has made a bid to buy the business.

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Food, fuel and taxes – can the Democrats actually make life cheaper?
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Food, fuel and taxes – can the Democrats actually make life cheaper?

Their message on cost of living resonated with voters. Now they must show they can deliver.

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Why do veterinary fees and sausage rolls vary in price across London?
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Why do veterinary fees and sausage rolls vary in price across London?

Location is not just the only factor on why prices differ across London, as Anna O'Neill finds out.

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Australia's oldest department store David Jones folds after 188 years
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Australia's oldest department store David Jones folds after 188 years

The brand's 38 physical stores and online site will continue to operate while receivers review its operations.

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Interest rates hiked to 4% in first increase in over three years
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Interest rates hiked to 4% in first increase in over three years

Most analysts expected the increase from 3.75% to 4%.

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Swim and gym prices set to rise above inflation
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Swim and gym prices set to rise above inflation

The rises would impact Perdiswell, St John's Sports Centre and Nunnery Wood Sports Complex.

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Canva announces major job cuts after 'our hardest year yet'
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Canva announces major job cuts after 'our hardest year yet'

CEO Melanie Perkins says more than 1,000 staff will either lose their jobs or be asked to change roles.

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Graduates are managing AI - but are they learning much else?
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Graduates are managing AI - but are they learning much else?

Graduates are spending more time managing AI, but are they missing out on other work experience?

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Poundland owner in crunch talks as retailer's collapse looms
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Poundland owner in crunch talks as retailer's collapse looms

Gordon Brothers will meet Jonathan Reynolds on Wednesday as the investment firm faces scrutiny over Poundland.

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Keeping mortgage interest relief approved
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Keeping mortgage interest relief approved

Homeowners can get tax relief of £3,500 on the money spent on the interstate of a mortgage.

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Asda hires ex-Morrisons boss in bid to grow firm
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Asda hires ex-Morrisons boss in bid to grow firm

David Potts takes charge of Asda, which is based in Leeds, with immediate effect.

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Mining giant joins fight to stop killer toad march across Australia
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Mining giant joins fight to stop killer toad march across Australia

Rio Tinto is jointly funding a A$28m "toad containment zone" to protect the Pilbara region.

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