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BBC News - Business

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. 13 hrs ago - World

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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. -- UK

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Oil refinery blaze hits Cuba as fuel crisis deepens -- The fire, which Cuban officials say was contained quickly, comes as electricity and fuel supplies dwindle. -- Latin America

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The US economy is growing - so where are all the jobs? -- As hiring rates and job openings drop, some worry a tough job market could be here to stay. -- US & Canada

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Inflation eases in US as prices for used cars fall -- Prices rose by 2.4% in the year to January, the latest official figures show, the slowest pace since May.

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Head of Dubai-based ports giant quits after Epstein links revealed -- Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem's exit comes after files showed he appears to have exchanged hundreds of emails with Epstein.

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Amazon's Ring ends deal with surveillance firm after backlash - A Super Bowl advert had sparked new scrutiny of the smart doorbell company's privacy practices. 1 day ago

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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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The shadowy world of abandoned oil tankers -- A growing number of tankers and other commercial vessels are being ditched by their owners.

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US annualised consumer inflation falls to 2.4 per cent

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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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Business Daily -- Japan's economic crossroads

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Business Daily -- Spain's economic case for more migration

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Business Daily -- Gates Foundation CEO on cuts to global aid

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Why robot hands are still so hard to build - Developing a durable and affordable hand is one of the biggest challenges in robotics. See more

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Chasing longevity: The business of not ageing -- The growing longevity industry is selling a big aspiration – the ability to slow your biological clock, but how credible is this?

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Top Goldman Sachs lawyer who called Epstein 'Uncle Jeffrey' resigns -- Emails show the high-flying attorney likened the convicted paedophile to "an older brother" and accepted luxury gifts.

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Hello Kitty designer steps down after 46 years -- Yuko Yamaguchi oversaw the feline character's rise to global icon status.

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US homeland security shutdown could mean airport delays, travel groups say -- The shutdown won't affect air traffic controllers but some TSA workers may go without pay.

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Costs from Trump's tariffs paid mainly by US firms and consumers, NY Fed says -- Last year, collective import tariff rates on various goods coming into the US more than tripled.

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AirAsia accused by artist for allegedly using his work without consent -- A Penang-based street artist says his work has been "reproduced" as part of a livery on an aircraft

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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

3 months ago

The power of making and owning decisions -- Learn why making your own decisions is the key to increasing your confidence. -- BBC Maestro - Evy Poumpouras

3 months ago

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

3 months ago

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

3 months ago

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

3 months ago

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

3 months ago

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

3 months ago

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

3 months ago

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

3 months ago

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

3 months ago

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

3 months ago

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

3 months ago

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

3 months ago

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

Her team argued that a bedding firm's designs showed similarities to her trademarked signature.

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The departure of Gail Slater has raised questions about the White House's approach to policing big mergers and monopolies.

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The tech giant is facing pressure over claims that its news app does not feature articles from conservative outlets.

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Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy orders a review of the deal on public interest and competition grounds.

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The outgoing director general told staff about the savings during an internal call on Thursday.

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It comes in the same week an OpenAI researcher resigned amid concerns about its decision to start testing ChatGPT ads.

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WhatsApp says the move aims to push its 90 million users in Russia to a "state-owned surveillance app".

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Rachel Reeves' comments came after figures showed the UK economy saw a lacklustre end to 2025.

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Emails appear to show the desperate measures Ferguson considered to rescue her finances.

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