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BBC News - Business

Booming AI chip demand helps create two new $1tn club members - SK Hynix and Micron are the latest tech firms to join the growing list of stocks with mega valuations. 5 hrs ago - Business

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Ferrari shares slump after it unveils first fully electric car -- The new Luce model has divided opinion on social media, and comes despite intense pressure from Chinese EV makers.

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The rise of the fruit that tastes like custard -- Custard apple plants are prized for their hardiness but exporting their delicate fruit is difficult.

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'I live in survival mode': The rise of the multi-job workforce -- More people are taking second jobs as rising costs and insecure work reshape how we earn a living.

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Champion ethical hacker warns AI tools like Mythos will make competing harder - Chompie, one of the world's tops ethical hackers, says AI like Claude Mythos will make it harder for people like her to compete. 7 hrs ago

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Hotels can refuse tourists tap water, Italy's top court rules -- The Italian Supreme Court rejected a tourist's claim that her consumer rights were breached when she was only offered €7 bottled mineral water.

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'Bullying' and 'overbearing' behaviour behind abrupt BP chairman removal -- BP declined to comment on whether bullying behaviour was part of the reason for his immediate dismissal.

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Why the Iran crisis threatens Africa's food supply -- The head of one of East Africa's biggest banks has warned of the Iran war's impact on food security in Africa.

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Morocco wants tourists to visit Western Sahara. Some say it's tightening its control -- The Moroccan government wants more Western holidaymakers to visit the territory it claims to own.

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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 as concerns over Iran crisis ease

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Business Daily -- The Iran war oil shock: Is there worse to come?

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Business Daily -- Can the global economy go plastic free?

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Business Daily -- Musk v Altman: Tech bros battle

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Business Daily -- Trump v The US Federal Reserve

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Business Daily -- Video Game Console Wars

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Business Daily -- How do we live with data centres?

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Business Daily -- The US-China economic relationship

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Business Daily -- How US funding cuts are reshaping aid in Africa

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Business Daily -- How lucrative licences are shaping the toy industry

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Love factually: Dating start-ups promise to cut the cheats - Frustration with fake dating profiles has spurred new dating services with different approaches. See more

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Energy bills to rise for millions as impact of Iran war hits -- A household using a typical amount of energy will pay £221 a year more, under the regulator's new price cap.

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Post Office investigation could be delayed by five years, police warn -- The commander leading the national police inquiry says the size of the investigation team would need to double in order to meet its current timeline

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Next boss warns of 'dramatic' fall in entry-level jobs -- Lord Wolfson tells the BBC Next now typically receives double the number of applicants for one role than it did two years ago.

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Oil prices slide on hopes of US-Iran peace deal -- Trump said on Saturday that an agreement would include the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, without giving further details.

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Rubio meets Modi during India visit with energy high on agenda -- The secretary of state wants to sell US energy to Delhi to make up for shortfalls caused by the Iran war.

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Bank boss sorry after describing workers as 'lower value human capital' -- The Standard Chartered boss said he values all colleagues and is committed to helping them cope with change.

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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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Fads, not friends, now dominate our social media feeds -- Social media platforms used to be about communication between friends. The business model is to increase the time people spend on their apps and increase ad revenue.

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13 May 2026 -- Big tech bets on new mascots in bid to seem more cuddly -- The likes of Apple, Microsoft and Google are all putting cartoon characters centre stage. -- 13 May 2026

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9 May 2026 -- 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. -- 9 May 2026

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29 Apr 2026 -- AI firms claim their products could destroy humanity. Are they right? -- They built it. They're scared of it. They're selling it anyway. -- 29 Apr 2026

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23 Apr 2026 -- How technology is transforming India's silk industry -- Silk production is an increasingly high-tech business in India. -- 23 Apr 2026

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22 Apr 2026 -- 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. -- 22 Apr 2026

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15 Apr 2026 -- 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? -- 15 Apr 2026

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2 Apr 2026 -- 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. -- 2 Apr 2026

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26 Mar 2026 -- 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. -- 26 Mar 2026

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7 Mar 2026 -- 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? -- 7 Mar 2026

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5 Feb 2026 -- 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? -- 5 Feb 2026

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4 Dec 2025 -- 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. -- 4 Dec 2025

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20 Nov 2025 -- 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. -- 20 Nov 2025

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5 Nov 2025 -- 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. -- 5 Nov 2025

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21 Oct 2025 -- 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? -- 21 Oct 2025

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