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US jet fuel could be used in Europe to ease possible shortages - An international air body suggests wider acceptance of US-grade jet fuel could help to head off any supply problems. 12 mins ago - Business

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The companies making billions from the Iran war -- Through surging profits or soaring share prices, the war has been a boon for some firms.

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Trump gives EU ultimatum deadline to approve trade deal with US -- Trump's deadline to the European Union came as a trade court ruled his global tariff policy violated US law.

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Trump's 'irresponsible war' to blame for economic slowdown, German minister says -- Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil blamed the US president's "irresponsible war in Iran" for harming the Germany economy.

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Oil prices rise after US and Iran exchange fire in Hormuz strait -- US President Donald Trump says the ceasefire between Washington and Tehran is still in place.

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TikTok scales back AI-generated video descriptions after absurd errors -- While only rolled out to some users, the feature's bizarre AI-generated descriptions were shared widely.

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World Cup fans in China and India face broadcast uncertainty -- Broadcasters in the two countries have yet to reach deals with Fifa, just weeks before the tournament is due to start.

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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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Amsterdam bans public adverts for meat and fossil fuels -- Local politicians say the move is in line with the Dutch capital's environmental targets.

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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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Wall Street opens higher on Iran deal hopes

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Business Daily -- The baker's daughter bringing mochi to the mainstream

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

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Business Daily -- Hired or hidden? AI's new power in the job market

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Business Daily -- The city that's banned meat adverts

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Business Daily -- The founder making cutlery out of palm leaves

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Business Daily -- Does cutting game time boost the bottom line?

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Good Bad Billionaire -- The Lee family (from Inheritance: Samsung): Part three

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Good Bad Billionaire -- The Lee family (from Inheritance: Samsung): Part two

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Good Bad Billionaire -- The Lee family (from Inheritance: Samsung): Part one

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Business Daily -- Why gas still rules power prices

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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. See more

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US jobs data beats expectations for second month in a row -- The solid figures came despite rising gas prices and economic uncertainty sparked by the Iran war.

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Major rail disruption expected in southern England until end of day -- A radio fault has been resolved but passengers could continue to face long delays, warns National Rail.

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Portugal and Italy will not suspend digital border checks for Brits -- Reports had suggested the countries were set to follow the example of Greece, which effectively suspended biometric checks for UK nationals.

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Shell latest oil giant to see profits surge due to Iran war impact -- The energy giant's profits jump by nearly a quarter as it benefits from the recent volatility in the oil price

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What is the windfall tax on oil and gas companies? -- The levy was introduced in 2022 after soaring energy company profits and is due to run until 2030.

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'We had people come just to see it': Amazon delivers its first UK parcels by drone -- The unmanned aircraft can drop off 100 parcels a day within a 12km radius of Amazon's hub.

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

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

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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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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?

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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

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'A loan from nan started my business - it's now made £71m' -- Paige Louise Williams opened her first salon in 2014 - now the beauty business is set to turn over £135m.

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