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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.

Tuesday, Jul 2

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Tesla surprises with better than expected car sales

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The electric car maker sold more cars than expected this spring, raising hopes of a revival.

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The election issues you care about that manifestos barely mention

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BBC audiences have asked for more detail on issues such as fly-tipping, income tax thresholds and assisted dying

Levelling up: Can the next government help the UK games industry?

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Despite it bringing an estimated £6bn to the UK economy, politicians don't tend to talk about gaming.

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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

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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.

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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.

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The fastest data in the world

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Researchers are seeing how fast data can be delivered amid rising demand for bandwidth.

Monday, Jul 1

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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.

Harland and Wolff posts £43m loss

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The firm has reiterated its need for a £200m government loan guarantee to help stabilise its finances.

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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.

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Boeing to get 'sweetheart deal' - victims' lawyer

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The deal includes a fine, three years of probation and safety audits, according to a lawyer representing the victims of two fatal Boeing 737 Max crashes.

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'Only latte liberals care about green energy round here'

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The US president has invested heavily in renewable energy jobs but with little political benefit.

UK planning laws deter investment, says drugs giant

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Dave Ricks says he had considered building a factory in the UK, but chose another country instead.

Energy prices fall but relief may be temporary

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A new price cap from energy regulator Ofgem takes effect but bills are likely to rise again before winter.

Sunday, Jun 30

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Tata offers to meet unions if strike is called off

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The firm is believed to have offered unions the chance to discuss future investment in Port Talbot.

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Affordable home families hit by 450% gas price rise

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About 1,000 residents in Edinburgh see a huge jump in their heating bills.

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Faisal Islam: The big growth problem facing whoever wins the election

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The BBC's economics editor speaks to Swindon residents as part of the Your Voice, Your Vote project.

Friday, Jun 28

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What we learned from IT expert at Post Office inquiry

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Key moments from former Fujitsu engineer Gareth Jenkins' long-awaited appearance at the Post Office inquiry.

M&S to launch clothing repairs service

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The move comes as retailers try to encourage more sustainable habits among their shoppers.

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Major UK high street banks say payment issues fixed

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Several people have told the BBC they are still facing issues, with some saying they have little cash left.

Asda and Tesco face legal action over E. coli cases

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Lawyers acting for two people who fell ill in the outbreak have started legal proceedings.

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UK economy grew more than estimated in early 2024

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Revised figures show the economy grew by 0.7% between January and March this year.

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More flights cancelled as Aer Lingus dispute continues

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The airline has now cancelled almost 400 flights as a result of strike action by pilots in Ireland.

Fujitsu expert: I didn't think Horizon was a monster

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Former Fujitsu Horizon expert tells an inquiry he did not think the software was "a monster".

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Strike may force Tata steel closures next week

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Workers told the firm is taking steps potentially to cease operations at much of the site by 7 July.

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K-pop agents charged with insider trading over BTS

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The employees are accused of selling shares before BTS members announced they were taking a break.

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Nike tumbles as upstarts grab market share

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Nike shares plunged more than 12% in after hours trading after the sportswear giant lowered its outlook

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Incomes have risen 'at a crawl' says think tank

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Typical household incomes went up by just £140 a year on average in the last 14 years, according to the Resolution Foundation.

Are rainy days ahead for cloud computing?

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Outsourcing computing to the cloud is a huge business, but some firms have said it's not for them.