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BBC News - Business

Historic trade deals put India on global stage - but challenges remain - India has signed a string of trade deals recently, but export growth will require deeper reforms, say experts. 7 hrs ago - World

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Food prices are surging in Russia. Is the war hitting Russians in the pocket? -- Russia's economy is hanging between stagnation and decline, and ordinary Russians are beginning to feel the pinch.

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Netflix and Paramount are battling for Warner Bros. Who is likely to win? -- What to know about the two firms' blockbuster battle to control Warner Bros Discovery.

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UK unemployment hits highest rate for nearly five years -- It marks the highest rate since the Covid pandemic, official figures show.

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Shein under EU investigation over childlike sex dolls -- Europe is examining whether the fast fashion giant breached the Digital Services Act.

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Bayer offers $7.25bn to settle weedkiller cancer claims -- The company has faced years of legal battles over Roundup, a weedkiller made by Monsanto.

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Hyatt Hotels chairman steps down over Jeffrey Epstein ties -- Billionaire Thomas Pritzker said he had exercised "terrible judgement" in keeping contact with Epstein.

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Trump eyes Venezuela visit – but obstacles to his oil plan remain -- The US president wants American energy firms to start extracting the crude but they are reluctant.

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The Dutch love four-day working weeks, but are they sustainable? -- The Netherlands has the lowest working hours in Europe, but some say it is harming its economy.

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AI and tech stocks trading lower 'due to high capital costs'

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Business Daily -- Why are so many French restaurants closing?

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Business Daily -- How ethical is 'ethical' investing?

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Business Daily -- Is AI about to transform food production?

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Good Bad Billionaire -- Weekend listening: The Interface

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Business Daily -- The banker who loaned to women when no one else would

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Business Daily -- What next for Venezuela?

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Business Daily -- Biohacking: where fad meets finance?

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Business Daily -- After the cyclone: Can Sri Lanka's economy recover?

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Good Bad Billionaire -- Elizabeth Holmes: From CEO to criminal

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Business Daily -- The ex-ballerina betting big on prediction markets

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Reddit's human content wins amid the AI flood - Reddit says its human contributors are valued amid an internet awash with AI-generated content. See more

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Could Bill Gates and political tussles overshadow AI safety debate in Delhi? -- As global tech leaders meet Delhi, India hopes to level the playing field for countries outside the US and China.

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Trump tariffs: Irish exports to US soared in 2025 -- Ireland's export performance was heavily influenced by US President Donald Trump's tariffs policy.

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'We really messed up' - does European football need more balance? -- One set of clubs dominate the Champions League, another win their domestic title every year but cannot compete - does European football have a problem?

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Six of Sarah Ferguson's companies winding down -- The move follows further revelations over her friendship with the convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

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Reform names Robert Jenrick as pick for chancellor -- Leader Nigel Farage says Reform is "the voice of opposition" to Labour, as he unveils his new top team.

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ByteDance to curb AI video app after Disney legal threat -- Videos featuring Spider-Man and other characters which are Disney's intellectual property have gone viral since Seedance's update.

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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

3 months ago

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

3 months ago

Logan Paul's Pokémon card smashes record in $16m sale -- Venture capitalist AJ Scaramucci buys the card to kick off his plan for a "planetary treasure hunt".

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Strike deal reached after two days of chaos at Kenya's main airport -- Passengers are still being urged to check their flight status before heading to the crowded airport.

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Bedding firm backs down on 'Swift Home' trademark after Taylor Swift appeal -- Swift's team had flagged similarities between her trademark and the company's contested design.

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Andrew's time as trade envoy should be investigated, says Vince Cable -- The former prince's alleged actions were "totally unacceptable", the ex-business secretary says.

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Brewdog staff 'upset and concerned' by sale plans -- Unite said workers had been left in the dark over their futures after the craft beer firm announced plans to explore new investment.

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Gender pay gap won't close for another 30 years, warns trade unions group -- The average woman employee "effectively works for 47 days of the year for free," according to the Trades Union Congress.

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Cuban cigar festival called off as US blockade worsens energy crisis -- The annual aficionados' bonanza has been postponed until further notice as shortages affect international travel.

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We will do battle with AI chatbots as we did with Grok, says Starmer -- The government's new plans will mean no online platform will get a "free pass" on children's safety on the internet, the prime minister says.

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Andrew facing claim he shared UK Treasury document with banking contact -- Reports suggest the former prince shared a Treasury document when he was serving as trade envoy.

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