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BBC News - Business

China announces record $1tn trade surplus despite Trump tariffs - Beijing reported the largest-ever trade surplus at $1.19tn as China diversified its trade. 4 hrs ago - Business

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Saks files for bankruptcy. What went wrong at the luxury retailer? -- Saks Global, which owns Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus, files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, leaving questions about the luxury retailer's future.

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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. 11 hrs ago

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UK drops plans for workers to have mandatory digital ID -- There will still be digital checks on those starting a new job, but people will not need to hold a digital ID.

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US approves sale of Nvidia's advanced AI chips to China -- Nvidia has been caught in a tug-of-war between the US and China as the countries compete for AI dominance.

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India asks e-commerce apps to stop '10-minute' delivery service -- The decision comes amid a growing debate over safety concerns and pressure on delivery riders.

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Canada's Mark Carney faces delicate balancing act in China visit -- The PM is seeking to deepen trade and repair ties with China after years of tense relations - without compromising national security or provoking the US.

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Business Daily -- What's gone wrong with Iran's economy?

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Business Daily -- Bonds: Has the debt become too big?

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Business Daily -- Bonds: Heroes or villains?

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Business Daily -- Prince Constantijn of the Netherlands

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Business Daily -- The UAE's growing influence in Africa

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Business Daily -- How might tech shape our world in 2026?

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Business Daily -- Can Asia's economic growth hold up in 2026?

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Good Bad Billionaire -- Sara Blakely: Shaping the world with Spanx

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Business Daily -- What's the future for Venezuelan oil?

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Business Daily -- 2026: What next for the global economy?

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Why luxury carmakers are now building glitzy skyscrapers -- Bugatti is the latest auto firm to construct an opulent apartment building for the super rich.

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How tariff disruption will continue reshaping the global economy in 2026 -- Trump's import levies are still changing the patterns of international trade.

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Expert says probe into Fed chair is 'political theatre' -- Investment expert Glen Smith says the pressure on Fed chair Jerome Powell is all about 'political theatre.' -- See more

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Why are more bosses sharing the top job? -- More bosses are sharing the top job giving them more time for family and breaks. -- See more

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World central bank chiefs 'stand in solidarity' with US Fed chair Powell -- Eleven central banks have backed Jerome Powell after the US launched a criminal investigation into the US Fed.

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Apple turns to Google to power AI upgrade for Siri -- Analysts say the deal is likely to be welcomed by consumers - but reflects Apple's failure to develop its own AI tools.

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Which countries do business with Iran and what could US tariffs mean? -- Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on countries trading with Iran after its deadly crackdown on anti-government protests.

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Trump warns of 'mess' ahead of legal ruling on tariffs -- The Supreme Court's decision on Trump's trade strategy could come as soon as Wednesday.

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X could 'lose right to self regulate', says UK PM Starmer -- It is currently illegal to share deepfakes, but the law against creating them has not yet come into force.

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Former Fed chairs condemn criminal investigation into Jerome Powell -- Three former heads of the central bank say the probe seeks to undermine the Fed's independence and "has no place" in the US.

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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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Jerome Powell said he believed the investigation was due to Donald Trump's anger over the Fed's refusal to cut interest rates.

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Sexualised images of real people generated by Grok have circulated on X in recent weeks.

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Jerome Powell's public response to a DoJ investigation could be a seismic moment for Donald Trump's presidency.

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The US president has called for interest rates on credit cards to be capped at 10% for one year.

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Trump has been turning his attention to Cuba since US forces seized Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.

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Victoria Woodall claims she was retaliated against after reporting a Google UK manager who told clients stories about his swinger lifestyle.

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Rising electricity costs have emerged as a key cost-of-living concern, pushing families further into debt.

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A former gold mining town in Malaysia has seen its riches turn a new shade of yellow, thanks to this pungent fruit.

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As the FTSE hits the 10,000 mark, the UK chancellor is encouraging more people to become investors - but is it the right time?

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