Ships remain cautious approaching Strait of Hormuz amid fragile ceasefire - Only a few vessels have crossed the strait since the US-Iran ceasefire deal, according to BBC Verify analysis. 15 hrs ago - World

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White House staff told not to place bets on prediction markets -- The gambling platforms have grown in popularity, with some users making wagers on conflicts.

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Amazon to end support for older Kindles, prompting user outcry -- The move means owners of Kindles released before 2013 will be unable to download new e-books.

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Jo Malone hopes 'sense will prevail' in lawsuit over her name -- The British perfume designer and Zara are being sued by Estée Lauder over a collaboration.

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Hot in the city: Energy crisis tests Singapore's air-conditioning addiction -- The rise in energy prices has hit Asia particularly hard as many nations are heavily reliant on Gulf oil.

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India proposes new rules to regulate news and political posts on social media -- The changes will give government more power over news-related posts shared by podcasters and influencers.

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TV for dogs booms, but are they watching? TV channels for dogs are multiplying but research is mixed on whether dogs are watching. 6 hrs ago

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The US refinery now processing Venezuelan oil -- Chevron is now importing 250,000 barrels of crude per day from Venezuela.

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Spain's huge pork industry seeks salvation from swine fever threat -- Countries around the world, including the US, have already stopped imports over the outbreak.

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The construction boss who built a new life after three years in prison -- Traci Quinn, who was jailed for a drugs offence, has transformed herself and set up a successful firm.

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The homeless teenager who became a successful advertising boss -- Greg Daily has swapped sleeping on friends' sofas for running a popular digital marketing company.

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A small US grocer is calling out the lower prices at big chains -- It is 'impossible for us to compete', says the boss of a New York grocery store.

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Markets watching interest rates closely after the ceasefire

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Businesses scramble to get noticed by AI search - Firms are changing the way they present information on their websites, so they get noticed by AI. See more

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EU fingerprint and photo travel rules come into force -- The EU's much-delayed Entry/Exit System will change the way UK passengers travel to 29 countries.

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Petrol and diesel prices rise again as concerns grow over ceasefire -- Motoring groups have warned drivers not to expect a significant drop in costs soon.

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Will UK petrol and diesel prices start going down? -- UK petrol prices have risen because of the US-Israel war with Iran but the ceasefire could see prices drop.

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UK farmers warn Iran ceasefire too late to stop higher food costs -- Despite a ceasefire, the Iran war will continue to affect farmers' costs and therefore food prices.

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How the Iran war may affect UK bills and finances -- The conflict in the Middle East has increased pressure on the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.

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Oil prices plunge and shares jump on US-Iran ceasefire plan -- Crude prices tumbled by as much as 15% on the conditional pause but remain far higher than before the war.

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Why you must share your idea and get honest feedback -- Learn Steven's three crucial steps for validating your business proposal and why impartial feedback is vital. -- BBC Maestro - Steven Bartlett

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The power of making and owning decisions -- Learn why making your own decisions is the key to increasing your confidence. -- BBC Maestro - Evy Poumpouras

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The power of absorbing information -- Learn how to listen to improve your self-awareness. People will give you information, and that's power. -- BBC Maestro - Evy Poumpouras

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Why planning can be a form of procrastination -- Learn how to avoid compulsive planning and instead hold plans loosely as a navigational aid. -- BBC Maestro - Oliver Burkeman

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How to navigate a world competing for your attention -- Oliver offers tips on how to avoid getting distracted on social media when people profit from your scrolling. -- BBC Maestro - Oliver Burkeman

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The difference between 'good' and 'bad' procrastination -- Forget trying to stop procrastinating. Instead, learn Oliver's three rules to become a better procrastinator. -- BBC Maestro - Oliver Burkeman

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Why 'inbox zero' is a strategy that breeds distraction -- Managing infinite emails, ideas, errands, and goals is hard. Oliver recommends a little strategic neglect. -- BBC Maestro - Oliver Burkeman

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How time creates problems, especially when it is so limited -- Discover why so many of our struggles are down to poor time management and denial of its finitude. -- BBC Maestro - Oliver Burkeman

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Why sustainable productivity will drive success -- Steven shares his three 'M' goal-setting framework to help you be more productive for the long-term. -- BBC Maestro - Steven Bartlett

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How to hire the best people for your team -- Are they a bar raiser, bar maintainer or bar lowerer? Learn how to build a team that can get behind your mission. -- BBC Maestro - Steven Bartlett

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What is your business culture and why is it so important? -- Explore how you can use your mission to set the right culture for your business. -- BBC Maestro - Steven Bartlett

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How to know yourself, grow yourself, and take control -- Find out how to counteract limiting beliefs you hold about yourself and build new ones that serve you better. -- BBC Maestro - Steven Bartlett

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How to get the money you need to start a business -- Learn how to start a business with nothing in the bank and how to get funding if you need it to get started. -- BBC Maestro - Steven Bartlett

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Why you should start a business and why to start it now -- Steven explains the common obstacles to starting a business and why now is the time to start yours. -- BBC Maestro - Steven Bartlett

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How to choose what matters most in life -- Learn three big questions to ask yourself to zero in on what matters and what you should spend time on. -- BBC Maestro - Oliver Burkeman

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Airlines have reduced services and lifted ticket costs as the Iran war weighs on jet fuel costs.

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Analysts fear long-lasting economic damage from the US-Israel war with Iran has already been set in motion.

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Allowing all ships through the Strait of Hormuz will calm markets but the war has created new problems, says BBC editor Faisal Islam.

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Mortgage rates have been rising and hundreds of the cheapest deals have disappeared over the last month.

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The music giant behind acts such as Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter gets an offer from Bill Ackman's Pershing Square.

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The US president has threatened to take out Iran "in one night" if it does not agree to open the Strait of Hormuz.

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Increases in the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage mean 2.7 million workers will be paid more from April.

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The rise come as the postal service faces criticism over missing delivery targets.

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Nations in the region have been keen to reach agreements as their economies are heavily reliant on Middle East energy.

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Brent crude rose above $110 then eased as the US and Iran traded plans for a potential ceasefire.

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The Waitrose employee says he was dismissed from his job after 17 years for trying to stop a theft of Easter eggs.

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Families on some benefits with three or more children will get an average rise of £4,100 a year.

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How we travel to work in cities might be changing as e-scooter and e-bike fares become cheaper than traditional public transport.

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The age at which people can start receiving the state pension is going up in stages over the next two years.

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Employers added 178,000 jobs, far more than had expected, the Labor Department says.

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