Will a switch to light speed cut power use at data centres?
To save power and add capacity, data centres are switching from copper wires to tech using light.
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IMF tells advanced economies to 'bring debt down' as borrowing costs rise
In an interview with the BBC, Kristalina Georgieva says economic shocks had pushed "debt levels up like a staircase not to heaven".
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'We screwed up': Doordash admits underpaying New York workers
The food delivery giant will pay a $131.5m settlement following a city probe into wage violations.
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Vet prescription fees capped under rule changes
Vets must also tell clients if cheaper medicine is available online as part of the rule updates which surgeries have the coming months to bring in.
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Sir Jim Ratcliffe's Ineos to mothball three major chemical sites in Hull
The wholesale price of natural gas has almost doubled in the UK and Europe since July.
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Spain battles climate change on several fronts
A summer of wildfires and heatwaves underlines the threats to the country's economy.
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Borrowing surge puts pressure on chancellor ahead of Budget
Borrowing was higher than expected in August as inflation piles pressure on the government ahead of the Budget.
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Rising fuel prices 'cost tow truck business £10k'
A business says fuel duty will need to be cut by 30p to 50p per litre to help.
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Winter support planned for vulnerable residents
People could be eligible for awards of between £150 to £250, depending on their circumstances.
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Drivers rethink spending as fuel prices climb
Drivers and firms in the West Midlands say rising prices are hitting budgets and forcing cutbacks.
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I couldn't cook when I left home – but these easy £2.50 recipes became my go-to
Former culinary-challenged students share four low cost meals they think everyone can master.
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Bessent meets China Vice Premier He Lifeng ahead of Trump-Xi summit
Covered by CNBC – Top News, BBC News – Business. Scott Bessent and China’s He Lifeng are holding talks on trade, AI and critical minerals ahead of Trump and Xi’s Sept. 24 summit.
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I'd rather pay thousands on a holiday: Meet the pensioners spending the kids' inheritance
The phenomenon sees retirees spend all their money on enjoying life to the full.
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Repeated air traffic control failures leave us in worrying territory
The question is whether all of these incidents were isolated and unavoidable, or whether they point to something more systemic.
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What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed?
Flights are affected again owing to air traffic control problems, so what are your rights if you're affected?
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Baby bank helping more parents in full-time work
The couple who run the bank say they are in "desperate need" of baby formula as demand is so high.
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EU chief backs plan for Canada to become 'associate member'
Covered by BBC News – Business, CNBC – Top News. Trump, who has frequently clashed with Canada's PM, threatens to cut trade with the European Union in response to the proposal.
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Nvidia boss rejects AI extinction fears as 'doomsday narratives'
Jensen Huang's comments come after warnings from AI researchers that the technology could lead to human extinction.
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What food items should you stock up on in case of an emergency?
Extreme weather may be changing the way we need to shop, with the UK government urging people to stock up on canned goods.
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Billionaire Man United owner says he has lost confidence in the UK
Ineos founder Sir Jim Ratcliffe tells the BBC he thinks the country is "on the slide" and calls for more investment in the North Sea.
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