Day Headlines in Business News: 2026-10-13
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How long will humans be needed for translation? (BBC Business 2026-10-13 23:05:29)
AI dominates the translation business, but for high-stakes work, humans are still needed.
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Is it OK for jobseekers or employers to use AI? (BBC Business 2026-10-13 23:04:39)
Graduates are increasingly using AI to misrepresent themselves in job applications, research suggests. But some say their peer group has no choice.
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Royal Mail losing 400 postal workers a week, says union (BBC Business 2026-10-13 23:03:59)
The CWU says more posties are leaving since a new delivery system was brought in, that it claims is not working in hundreds of offices.
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Saudi man charged with planting 'sophisticated' recording device in OpenAI office (BBC Business 2026-10-13 21:42:49)
Prosecutors say the device, wrapped in toilet paper, was found inserted in a USB port on the back of a TV in an executive conference room.
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Saudi employee charged with planting recording device in OpenAI office (BBC Business 2026-10-13 21:42:49)
Prosecutors say the device, wrapped in toilet paper, was found inserted in a USB port on the back of a TV in an executive conference room.
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Bumble bought for $1.3bn in 'bet on the future of humanity' (BBC Business 2026-10-13 15:59:07)
The dating app which recently ditched its "women-first" chat rule has been bought by an investment firm.
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NI company in talks to save Poundland from administration (BBC Business 2026-10-13 15:44:45)
Poundland says Martin Property Group from Londonderry is the management team's "preferred partner"
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The Sabrina Carpenter clip which helped a 22-year-old make £120,000 a year (BBC Business 2026-10-13 15:12:38)
Social media "clippers" make short, vertical videos that appear on the likes of Instagram and TikTok.
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The Sabrina Carpenter clip that helped a 22-year-old make £120,000 a year (BBC Business 2026-10-13 15:12:38)
Social media "clippers" make short, vertical videos that appear on the likes of Instagram and TikTok.
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Car finance compensation payments delayed until next year (BBC Business 2026-10-13 12:27:36)
Millions could be entitled to compensation as a result of commission arrangements between lenders and dealers.
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Three things we've learnt about the UK economy from the IMF (BBC Business 2026-10-13 11:58:43)
The influential economics body has upgraded its UK growth forecast for this year, but risks remain.
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BA flight forced to turn back over cracked window (BBC Business 2026-10-13 11:48:07)
British Airways said the plane landed safely at Gatwick and passengers were due to resume their journey.
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Poundland in rescue talks as owners seek buyer (BBC Business 2026-10-13 09:52:13)
The leadership team is attempting a buyout, but a union has warned the retailer could fall into administration instead.
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UK growth forecast upgraded but higher energy prices to hit economy next year (BBC Business 2026-10-13 09:38:54)
The prediction from the IMF comes as final preparations are being made for the first Budget under Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
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Phase Eight and Hobbs owner hit by cyber-attack, as H&M probes separate hack claim (BBC Business 2026-10-13 09:34:43)
TFG London has apologised to customers for disruption after it identified a "cybersecurity incident" on Sunday.
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UK growth forecast upgraded but energy prices and rates to hit in 2027 (BBC Business 2026-10-13 07:33:57)
The prediction from the IMF comes as final preparations are being made for the first Budget under Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
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UK growth forecast upgraded but energy prices and rates to bite in 2027 (BBC Business 2026-10-13 05:55:12)
The IMF report comes as final preparations are being made to the first Budget under Prime Minister Andy Burham.
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Cost-of-living struggles inspire Community Cupboard (BBC Business 2026-10-13 05:32:23)
New social supermarket offers cheaper groceries with dignity and choice.
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Cost of living struggles inspire 'social supermarket' (BBC Business 2026-10-13 05:32:23)
New social supermarket offers cheaper groceries with dignity and choice.
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UK growth upgraded but energy prices and rates to bite in 2027 (BBC Business 2026-10-13 02:00:35)
The IMF report comes as final preparations are being made to the first Budget under Prime Minister Andy Burham.