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Trump says 'framework of a future deal' discussed on Greenland as he backs off tariffs threat - At Davos, the US president said he would not use force to take the island and later floated a possible "forever" deal. 9 hrs ago - World

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Sharp fall in UK government borrowing in December, figures show -- More money than expected was collected through tax and higher National Insurance Contributions, although public sector spending also increased.

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Bezos' Blue Origin announces satellite rival to Musk's Starlink -- Blue Origin will be focused on businesses and governments, while Starlink also offers services to individual customers.

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How tiny Slovakia became a car-making heavyweight -- Almost a million cars a year are made in Slovakia, where companies including Kia and Volkswagen have factories.

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Liverpool top English club in Deloitte Money League -- Liverpool become the top-earning Premier League club for the first time, according to analysis from financial firm Deloitte.

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Ubisoft cancels six games including Prince of Persia and closes studios -- The studio, known for Assassin's Creed and Just Dance, is also delaying seven titles in a restructure.

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What it was like inside the room with Donald Trump at Davos -- Our economics editor says there was mixed reaction in the room during Trump's Davos speech.

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Good Bad Billionaire -- David Geffen: The Hollywood power broker

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'The finest in the world': Why the US is buying icebreakers from Finland -- The Nordic nation leads the way when it comes to both the design and construction of the vessels.

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Honey, I shrunk the data centres: Is small the new big? -- Huge data centres are being built to handle AI computing, but some experts say they aren't necessary.

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US futures slide as tariff fears trigger sell‑off -- US stocks are opening sharply lower, amid an ongoing sell-off in Europe for fears of a trade war over Greenland. -- See more

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Are 'tech dense' farms the future of farming? -- A host of technology is on offer to farmers, promising to raise farming yields and lower food prices. -- See more

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Slashed incomes and gamers go cold turkey: The fallout from Uganda's internet shutdown -- The internet was shut during the general election, leaving many people without any income - or entertainment.

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Trump credit card plan would be a 'disaster', JP Morgan boss warns -- Jamie Dimon said Donald Trump's interest rate cap proposal would restrict Americans' access to credit.

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EU suspends approval of US trade deal -- The move follows renewed tensions between the US and EU, as Donald Trump pushes to acquire Greenland.

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Supreme Court sceptical of Trump firing of Lisa Cook -- One conservative justice warned that the White House interpretation of the law could "shatter" Federal Reserve independence.

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Trump says tiny cars are amazing but will Americans actually buy them? -- The president wants to bring to the US tiny vehicles, like those commonly seen on the streets of Japan.

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Snap settles social media addiction lawsuit ahead of trial -- TikTok, YouTube and Meta remain defendants in the case, which is due to kick off next week.

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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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Air India crash plane had record of safety defects, campaigners claim -- Campaigners say they have evidence the plane had previously suffered a series of technical failures, including a fire.

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UK inflation rises for first time in five months - but one-off factors blamed -- It is the last set of monthly inflation figures before the next interest rate decision on 5 February.

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Alleged scam mastermind arrested after being exposed by BBC -- Kuong Li featured in a 2023 BBC Eye investigation into alleged scam compounds in South East Asia.

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The Indian couple who won a $200,000 settlement over 'food racism' at US university -- The dispute began after the couple defended their right to heat palak paneer in a campus microwave.

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Netflix updates Warner Bros bid to all-cash offer -- It is the latest skirmish in the bidding war over Warner Bros Discovery, which is also being pursued by Paramount Skydance.

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Hiring woes and 'super high' prices: Voters say Trump's progress on the US economy is mixed -- We asked six Americans what they make of the US economy one year after President Trump returned to the White House.

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Ryanair boss thanks Elon Musk for 'boost' in ticket sales after online row -- Musk and Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary have called each other "idiots" in recent days, but the airline executive says it's helping lift sales

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Trump says he will '100%' carry out Greenland tariffs threat, as EU vows to protect its interests -- Kaja Kallas, the EU's foreign policy chief, said the bloc has "no interest to pick a fight, but we will hold our ground".

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UK consulting on bringing in social media ban for under-16s -- The government said it expected schools to be "phone-free by default" as a result of the announcement.

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