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Universal basic income: Plans drawn up for £1,600 a month trial in England
Thirty people would receive a monthly lump sum for two years, under a pilot in two areas of England.
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Linda Yaccarino replaces Elon Musk as Twitter boss
The former head of advertising at NBCUniversal is starting earlier than expected.
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Susannah Dale: I want to help keep mothers in the workplace
Susannah Dale is urging firms to sign a "maternity pledge", to support pregnant staff and new mums.
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New business council launched to rival crisis-hit CBI
The Business Council, set up by the Chambers of Commerce, has Heathrow, BP and Drax among its members.
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Oil prices rise as Saudi Arabia pledges output cuts
Other oil-producing countries also agreed to continued cuts in production to try to shore up prices.
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Money: £9bn in old UK banknotes and coins not cashed in
Paper £50 and £20 notes have been unusable since October, but can still be exchanged.
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Firms sign letter backing CBI ahead of key vote
The result of a vote on reforms is likely to be seen as a key moment in the CBI's future.
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‘Mortgage costs right now are terrifying’
With rates rising and mortgages disappearing from the market, buyers reveal their struggles to get a deal.
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Train strikes hit FA Cup final and Beyoncé concert
Drivers walk out over pay and conditions in the third rail strike this week.
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Diesel falls 12p but should be lower, says RAC
The price of diesel fell to £1.47 in May but the RAC argues the price should be cut further.
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