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Humble origins

Sweden is one of the most innovative countries in the world, but the business culture discourages bragging.{MBD} {IMAGE}

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Manbag mystery

Increasing numbers of British men are carrying manbags, Mintel says, but what is it that makes a bag "male"?{MBD} {IMAGE}

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Recycling hacks

As pressure on recycling infrastructure grows, entrepreneurs are turning to unusual ways to get fresh use out of the most unlikely products.{MBD} {IMAGE}

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Stock markets brace on stronger US inflation data

Inflation rose by more than expected in January, lifting the prospect of faster interest rate rises.{MBD} {IMAGE}

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GKN to sell off assets and return £2.5bn to shareholders

The engineering firms says it will no longer pursue growth at the expense of returns.{MBD} {IMAGE}

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Bypass firm Galliford Try to raise £150m after Carillion collapse

The building firm is raising extra funds for the Aberdeen bypass after Carillion went into liquidation.{MBD} {IMAGE}

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