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US inflation jumps to 3.8% as energy costs surge from Iran war -- The key measure of US inflation rises its highest level since May 2023 as consumers feel the impact of the Iran war.

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Snack giant switches to black and white packaging as Iran war hits ink supplies -- The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has severely disrupted global supplies of energy and petrochemicals.

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China should stop hoarding food and fertiliser, says former World Bank chief -- David Malpass also said that Beijing's claim to be a developing nation was no longer credible.

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eBay rejects $55.5bn offer from GameStop -- The online auction giant said it doubted how the video game retailer would finance its offer.

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Elon Musk and Tim Cook among CEOs expected to accompany Trump on China trip -- A total of 17 US executives are set to join the president on his visit, where he will meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.

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Cyber-crime increasingly coming with threats of physical violence -- While hackers used to sneak into computer systems, intimidation of staff is now more common.

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Gulf economies face long-term hit from Iran conflict -- Commentators say it will take years or even decades to repair the damage.

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The kelp producer who wants to get Americans eating seaweed -- Marine farmer Suzie Flores also hopes the crop can revitalise the US's small fishing towns.

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How a pivot to hair accessories led to business success -- Jenny Lennick's colourful hair clips are sold across the US and around the world.

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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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US markets open lower after inflation jumps

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Business Daily -- Why female led startups stall in Sub-Saharan Africa

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Not so dusty: How tech is changing woodworking - Woodworking shops have been transformed by tech to make tools safer and more precise. See more

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UK borrowing costs jump as uncertainty over PM's future continues -- The possibility of a change of leadership in the UK has unsettled some investors and sent bond yields higher.

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How driving test booking is changing for learner drivers -- From 12 May, only learner drivers can book their own tests, not instructors.

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Oil price predicted to remain above $100 for rest of year -- Investment bank JP Morgan expects oil to remain in the "low $100s" even if the Strait of Hormuz were to reopen next month.

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Ovo energy customers urged not to panic as takeover planned -- All existing tariffs will be honoured in full under a planned deal that could create one of Britain's largest energy suppliers.

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British Steel nationalisation plans announced by Starmer -- The steelworks has been under government control for almost a year, but leglistation to nationalise it will be put forward this week.

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Trump's China visit set to test fragile truce -- The first US presidential visit to China in almost 10 years will test a fragile tariff truce.

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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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How sunburn inspired a new way to store energy -- Scientists are developing molecules that can store heat for months and release it when needed - a potential step towards cleaner energy for heating.

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29 Apr 2026 -- AI firms claim their products could destroy humanity. Are they right? -- They built it. They're scared of it. They're selling it anyway. -- 29 Apr 2026

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23 Apr 2026 -- How technology is transforming India's silk industry -- Silk production is an increasingly high-tech business in India. -- 23 Apr 2026

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22 Apr 2026 -- Is Italy the new tax haven for the global rich? -- With the war in the Middle East hurting Dubai, Italy has become an attractive location for wealthy individuals from France and elsewhere. -- 22 Apr 2026

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15 Apr 2026 -- Why are so many Americans moving to Ireland? -- The number of Americans moving to Ireland last year was higher than the number of Irish people emigrating to the US. Was this just a blip or the start of a more profound trend? -- 15 Apr 2026

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2 Apr 2026 -- Dubai's tourism sector reels from 'brutal' impact of war -- The US-Israel war with Iran has had a devastating impact on visitor numbers to Dubai, and local businesses are suffering. -- 2 Apr 2026

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26 Mar 2026 -- 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. -- 26 Mar 2026

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7 Mar 2026 -- From a £1bn dream to a brutal collapse: How Brewdog hit the rocks -- The Scottish craft beer company had transformed from a garage start-up into a brewing behemoth. How did it come to this? -- 7 Mar 2026

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5 Feb 2026 -- Saudi Arabia lifts alcohol ban for rich foreigners - could tourists be next? -- Saudi Arabia has started to allow wealthy foreign residents to buy alcohol, will tourists soon be allowed to do the same? -- 5 Feb 2026

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4 Dec 2025 -- How extreme heat could disrupt the 2026 World Cup and what fans can do about it -- With the World Cup draw set to take place on Friday, fans and businesses have been warned that extreme heat, bad weather and poor air quality could cost them. -- 4 Dec 2025

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20 Nov 2025 -- Are more businesses staying silent on climate? -- With sweeping changes to US environmental policies, it's been suggested that some companies are talking less about their climate pledges. But the truth behind the trend is complicated. -- 20 Nov 2025

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5 Nov 2025 -- The scramble for Greenland's rare earths -- As the US and the West races to break China's stranglehold over rare earths production, some firms are betting that Greenland will become a new mining frontier. -- 5 Nov 2025

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21 Oct 2025 -- Jobseekers are spending more to get hired – but does it help? -- In a tough job market, applicants are turning to paid tools to help them secure work, but are the increased costs worth it? -- 21 Oct 2025

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19 Oct 2025 -- Is Wall Street's optimism setting up another crash? -- Katty Kay speaks to Andrew Ross Sorkin about the ways that unchecked optimism can affect an economy. -- 19 Oct 2025

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15 Oct 2025 -- Why big tech is going nuclear -- Eager to find new energy sources to power artificial intelligence, big tech companies are betting on nuclear. -- 15 Oct 2025

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