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BBC News - Business

Nvidia faces gamer backlash over 'breakthrough' AI graphics feature -- Nvidia says the tool will transform game graphics - critics warn it could squeeze out artistic expression.

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Easter holidaymakers switching from Dubai to Spain as flights fill up -- It comes after the war in Iran caused mass disruption to flights across the Middle East and UAE.

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Chinese retailer rivalling Amazon launches in UK -- Joybuy, which has distribution centres in Luton and Milton Keynes, is entering six European markets.

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US airline CEOs urge Congress to end shutdown and pay airport workers -- Travellers faced long queues at some airports at the weekend, after transport security workers missed their first full paycheck on Friday.

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After Trump criticised media coverage of the Iran war, Carr says he can remove licences if they do not serve the public interest.

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Predictions markets have hosted millions of dollars of bets related to the war in Iran.

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Trump seeks to delay meeting with Xi in China - The escalating war in Iran has overshadowed many of the US' foreign policy objectives - 4 hrs ago - Business

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Sri Lanka declares Wednesdays off as Asian countries try to conserve fuel -- This is the latest in a series of measures undertaken by Asian countries which rely on oil from the Gulf. -- World

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Quantum computing and AI to get £2.5bn to stop UK tech 'drifting abroad', Reeves vows -- The chancellor tells the BBC she wants the "pattern to end" while also pledging closer ties with the EU. -- Business

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Iran hits key UAE oil port and Dubai airport -- The port of Fujairah plays a crucial role in helping keep global supplies moving when the Strait of Hormuz is blocked. -- Middle East

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AI firm Anthropic seeks weapons expert to stop users from 'misuse' The artificial intelligence firm says it wants to prevent "catastrophic misuse" of its systems. 14 hrs ago

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India's outsourcing industry is worth $300bn. Can it survive AI? -- Indian IT stocks have plunged as fears grow of AI disrupting back offices. But some say these are overblown.

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Ukraine's urgent fight on the financial frontline -- The war-torn country is battling to secure crucial funding from the IMF and EU, as well as putting up taxes.

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Markets show mixed signals as Iran war enters third week

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Is it possible to build a plastic-free home? Using plastic in construction is cheap and easy, but some are trying to radically cut back its use. See more

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Bank of America settles over Epstein claims -- The lawsuit had accused the bank of facilitating Epstein's sex trafficking.

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India hopeful Iran talks will ease Hormuz route for its ships -- Foreign Minister S Jaishankar told FT there was no "blanket arrangement" for Indian ships to pass through the strait.

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Starmer announces £53m support to help with UK heating oil costs -- The money will be for "vulnerable" households who have faced a sharp rise in energy bills since the outbreak of the US-Israeli war with Iran.

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Alcohol-free beer and pet grooming used to measure UK inflation -- Houmous and motorhomes are also added to the basket of goods and services used to chart the rising cost of living.

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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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Politicians are furious Winston Churchill will be replaced on banknotes. The RSPCA wants rats and pigeons to feature.

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The city has been considered a safe haven by expats, tourists and influencers - but that's now being tested.

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Jeanine Pirro said she would appeal the ruling, which blocks the subpoenas she issued to the central bank.

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Rostam Aziz's purchase raises questions about continued journalistic independence in the region.

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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said it was a temporary measure that would last until 11 April.

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The subject has polarised India for long, though some states and private companies offer menstrual leaves.

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February saw the sharpest drop in Canada's employment totals since the Covid-19 pandemic, mostly due to the US tariff squeeze

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