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IMF says global current-account gaps widened in 2025, led by China and the United States

21:31, September 14, 2026

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Alan Lovell takes over as British Steel chair as government pursues turnaround

21:30, September 14, 2026

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Plumbing or college: weighing pay, training and AI exposure

22:00, September 13, 2026

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Why more advanced VR equipment does not always feel more real

21:40, September 13, 2026

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VR pilot training shows promise before a student’s first real flight

21:20, September 13, 2026

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Family businesses face a gap between succession plans and readiness

21:00, September 13, 2026

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EU keeps battery recycling targets as industry prepares for tougher recovery rules

18:30, September 13, 2026

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UK firms report patchy recovery while hiring plans stay flat

18:00, September 13, 2026

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Positron wins new backing for an AI chip built around cheaper memory

17:30, September 13, 2026

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EU employment rises, but 24 million people still want more work

17:00, September 13, 2026

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