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BBC News - Business

Panic buying prompts PM to reassure Australians over fuel supply - Anthony Albanese says nation's supply remains "secure" amid reports of panic buying and shortages. 6 hrs ago - Australia

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Three charts that are warning signs flashing for Trump on Iran war -- As gas prices rise, Trump's approval rating is heading into politically dangerous territory.

7 hours ago

Trump's signature to appear on US dollars in first for sitting president -- The US president's signature will appear on new paper currency alongside Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

9 hours ago

Why was a £1.5bn Chinese plan to invest in a Scottish yard blocked? -- Ming Yang proposed building a wind turbine manufacturing plant at Ardersier.

8 hours ago

How the Hormuz closure could affect food, medicines and smartphones -- The price of a wide range of goods - from food to smartphones and medicines - could be affected by the US-Israel war with Iran.

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US judge rejects Pentagon's attempt to 'cripple' Anthropic - A federal judge told the government it could not immediately enforce a ban on Anthropic's tools. 11 hrs ago

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The spiky cactus fruit giving Indian farmers a cash boost -- Indian farmers are turning to dragon fruit as a profitable alternative to mangoes and coffee.

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Germany has a shortage of workers - so it's turning to India for help -- The European nation, struggling to find skilled staff, is giving jobs to young people from India.

4 days ago

How Finnish supermarkets are central to the country's defence -- The chains all have detailed plans to follow in the event of the nation going to war.

8 days ago

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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The family-owned soda firm that still uses returnable glass bottles -- Soft drinks company Twig's Beverage has a loyal following for its old-fashioned approach.

1 month ago

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.

15 days ago

Reports of a US peace plan for Iran send oil prices lower

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Air Canada CEO 'deeply saddened' his English-only message distracted from victims of crash -- Michael Rousseau has faced calls to resign for not speaking French in his message after the LaGuardia crash, which killed two Air Canada pilots.

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Trump orders airport security paid as travellers face hours-long queues -- While Trump's order could provide temporary relief, it is unclear what authority the White House could invoke for such a move.

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Elon Musk's X advertising boycott lawsuit dismissed by US judge -- US District Judge Jane Boyle said the company had failed to show it had suffered any harm under federal competition laws.

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Is New York's cannabis business flying high? -- Five years after it was legalised, cannabis is seemingly everywhere in New York, but business owners say that many legitimate businesses are struggling.

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Prepare for turbulence: How a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly -- The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.

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Campaigners welcome Meta and YouTube's defeat in landmark social media addiction trial -- A woman has been awarded $6m in a verdict that could have implications for hundreds of other cases in the US.

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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

8 days ago

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

8 days ago

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

8 days ago

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

8 days ago

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

8 days ago

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

8 days ago

Trump confirms May meeting with Xi Jinping as Iran war forces postponement -- Trump's delayed meeting with Xi Jinping will be the first visit to China by a US president since 2017.

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UK forecast to see biggest hit to growth from Iran war out of major economies -- The OECD downgrades forecasts for many of the world's biggest economies due to the US-Israel war with Iran.

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India's fertiliser supplies under strain as war disrupts shipments -- Analysts say current stocks are enough for the upcoming sowing season, but this may change if the war stretches on.

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Rocket stocks soar on report Musk's SpaceX to file for share sale -- Reports it plans the biggest listing ever sent the shares of firms in its orbit soaring in US trade on Wednesday.

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'We are being choked': Philippines transport workers strike over fuel costs -- It comes as a ship carrying barrels of Russian crude oil arrived in the Philippines earlier this week.

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Houston airport wait times reach over four hours amid US travel chaos -- Nearly 40% of the security staff at the George Bush airport did not show up - the highest such rate in the country, US media report.

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We've seen a 50% rise in solar panel sales since Iran war started - boss of UK's biggest energy firm -- Octopus Energy chief executive Greg Jackson tells the BBC he is making contingency plans.

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Carney says Air Canada's English-only message after LaGuardia crash 'lacks compassion' -- The CEO of Air Canada is under fire for the condolence video, as one of the pilots killed is French Canadian.

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Ex-Google boss confirmed as new BBC director general -- Matt Brittin says he's taking the top job at "a moment of real risk, yet also real opportunity".

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