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Pizza, dogs and Bake Off: what Mark Carney really likes

Bank of England governor Mark Carney answers quick-fire questions from BBC School Reporters about his likes and dislikes.

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The gig economy: Opportunity or threat?

Colm O’Regan looks at the growing number of people undertaking temporary, short-term work.

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Northern Powerhouse: Osborne to stay and fight for project

Former Chancellor George Osborne tells the BBC he will stay in the Commons to “fight for the things I care about” as he launches a think tank to promote the Northern Powerhouse.

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New adverts to encourage bank switching

A new campaign is being launched to persuade more people to switch bank accounts – because not enough people are doing so.

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Singapore F1 Grand Prix roars on despite Zika fears

Singapore is hosting the Formula 1 Grand Prix for a ninth year amid concerns about a Zika outbreak and recently foiled terror plot.

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Hinkley Point: George Osborne says new deal is unchanged

Former Chancellor George Osborne says the new agreement over the Hinkley Point nuclear power station is “pretty much” the same as before.

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US asks Deutsche Bank for $14bn to settle mortgage investigation

The US Department of Justice is asking Deutsche Bank to pay $14bn to settle an investigation linked to the 2008 financial crisis, the bank says.

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Scotch whisky exports ‘up for first time in three years’

The amount of Scotch whisky sold overseas increases for the first time since 2013, according the latest industry figures.

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US regulators order recall of 1m Samsung Note 7 phones

US safety regulators announce a formal recall of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 phone after battery issues lead to overheating and the phone catching fire.

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Indian firms hit by Hanjin bankruptcy

Indian exporters that used Hanjin Shipping’s vessels to send goods around the world are concerned about stranded cargo and shipping competition.