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BBC News - Business

Trump tariff threat over Greenland 'unacceptable', European leaders say - The US president says several European allies opposed to his plans to buy Greenland will face 10% tariffs from February. 6 hrs ago - World

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Analysis: Trump's Greenland threats to allies beyond parallel -- The US president's latest threats will baffle the leaders of allied nations, writes the BBC's economics editor. -- World

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Canada's deal with China signals it is serious about shift from US -- Carney says Canada's relationship with China has become "more predictable" than that with the US, as his country searches for trade certainty. -- World

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Google appeals landmark antitrust verdict over search monopoly -- The tech giant is seeking a pause on court-ordered fixes aimed at limiting its monopoly power. -- US & Canada

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From surge in patriotism to fewer US trips: Trump's impact on Canada -- The first year of Donald Trump's second term has had a profound effect on Canada, from its politics and economy to the way Canadians shop and travel. -- US & Canada

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Trump's proposed credit card cap spotlights Americans' debt. Would it help? -- President Trump's proposal to cap credit card interest rates at 10% - an idea with bipartisan support - received swift backlash from bank executives. -- Business

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The one measure that can tell us a lot about the state of the UK economy -- Consumer confidence levels are rebounding for some in the UK, but older generations look to be immune. -- Business

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Business Daily -- CEO of the Folio Society, Joanna Reynolds

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Business Daily -- The 'Dry January' effect

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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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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.

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Why luxury carmakers are now building glitzy skyscrapers -- Bugatti is the latest carmaker to construct an opulent tower for the super-wealthy.

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Goldman Sachs' and Morgan Stanley's results beat expectation -- Early indications from Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan suggest consumers are continuing to spend. -- See more

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'They are essential': How smoke detectors are evolving in the UK -- AI trained to recognise fire is among the latest developments in fire alarm tech. -- See more

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Trump threatens new tariffs on countries opposed to Greenland takeover -- The president made the threat while a bipartisan group of US lawmakers were visiting Denmark in the hope of easing tensions over the territory.

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ChatGPT to carry adverts for some users -- OpenAI is also expanding its cheaper subscription tier, ChatGPT Go, to all countries where it operates.

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Trump to unveil home buying plan involving retirement funds -- The housing proposal will let Americans use their 401(k)s for down payments, a Trump economic adviser said.

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China and Canada announce tariffs relief after a high-stakes meeting between Carney and Xi -- Canola oil and electric cars are at the centre of the deal agreed by Mark Carney and Xi Jinping after years of strained ties.

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How realistic is India's quest for magnets made of rare earths? -- India has an $800m plan to make rare earth magnets, aiming to reduce dependence on Chinese imports - but can it work?

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Mother of Elon Musk's child sues xAI over Grok deepfakes -- The parent company of X and Grok, xAI, launched a counter-suit saying she had violated its terms of service.

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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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Donald Trump's stand-off with the US central bank has recalled episodes in other countries - which ended badly for the economy.

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No-one was hurt, but the aircraft's engine was damaged and it has been grounded for repairs.

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Ellen Roome has been fighting to create "Jools' Law" since her 14-year-old's son death.

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She oversaw the expansion of the franchise, including five feature films and new TV shows.

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Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said the deal would help boost semiconductor production in the US.

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An aircraft that crashed in November had a structural flaw that had been identified by Boeing 15 years ago, investigators say.

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The Oscar-winning actor has trademarked several phrases, including "Alright, alright, alright" from the cult classic film, Dazed and Confused.

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Grok will no longer allow users to remove clothing from images of real people in jurisdictions where it is illegal.

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The economy was boosted by a rebound in car production and from the services sector.

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