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BBC News - Business

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How will Apple change under 'product guy' John Ternus? As Tim Cook announces his departure from the top job at Apple, these are the key challenges for new boss John Ternus. 1 hr ago - Technology

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Trump tariff refunds begin but consumers likely to miss out -- Businesses can apply online through a portal for refunds expected to total $160bn. -- Business

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Lori Chavez-DeRemer out as US labour secretary -- Lori Chavez-Deremer's tenure leading the department was overshadowed by allegations of wrongdoing. -- US & Canada

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Elon Musk snubs interview summons by French prosecutors amid X probe -- The Paris prosecutor's office told the BBC it had "taken note of the absence of the people summoned". -- Technology

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Oil prices rise after Trump says Iranian ship seized -- Energy markets have seen wild swings since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February.

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The insider trading suspicions looming over Trump's presidency -- The BBC has found a pattern of spikes in trades ahead of public announcements by the US president.

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Back to books: Sweden's schools cutting back on digital learning -- Swedish classrooms swap laptops for books, pens and paper, raising concerns from the tech sector.

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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?

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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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The homeless teenager who became a successful advertising boss -- Greg Daily has swapped sleeping on friends' sofas for running a popular digital marketing company.

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A small US grocer is calling out the lower prices at big chains -- It is 'impossible for us to compete', says the boss of a New York grocery store.

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Wall Street opens lower as Iran war uncertainty remains

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Could a digital twin make you into a 'superworker'? Firms say digital twins make staff more productive, but are they a potential legal minefield? See more

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Royal Mail to ask part-time posties to work more to meet letter targets -- Royal Mail has faced a chorus of criticism for failing to meet its targets on letter delivery.

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Unemployment rate unexpectedly falls as fewer students look for work -- The drop has been largely driven by a rise in the number of people not actively seeking work.

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Fuel rations and free buses: How countries have responded to rising oil prices -- Governments around the world have introduced measures to limit the impact of price increases.

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Another flight leaves passengers behind due to border delays -- New European border rules have caused delays at airports across the continent, affecting flights.

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What is happening to gas and electricity prices? -- Typical household bills fell by 7% when the new energy cap took effect on 1 April 2026.

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Petrol thefts surge in UK as Iran war pushes up fuel costs -- One petrol retailer says he is experiencing about five drive-offs a week at each forecourt, costing him thousands.

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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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The 20-somethings juggling three jobs to make ends meet -- While the UK unemployment rate stands at 4.9%, increasing numbers of those in work have more than one job.

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How the Iran war may affect UK bills and finances -- The conflict in the Middle East has increased pressure on the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.

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What's happening to UK petrol and diesel prices? -- UK petrol and diesel prices have started to fall after 46 consecutive days of rises at the pump.

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What people in power think the impact of the Iran war will be -- Economics editor Faisal Islam has been chatting with some of the world's most powerful people about the conflict and the economy. Here's what they said.

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Mortgage rates show signs of falling after Iran war peak -- Major lenders make rate reductions as markets take some heart from a possible truce in the Iran war.

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UK petrol and diesel prices fall after weeks of rises -- Drivers have seen weeks of increases as the US-Israeli war with Iran pushed up wholesale oil prices.

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Finance ministers and bankers raise serious concerns about Mythos AI model -- Experts say Mythos potentially has an unprecedented ability to identify and exploit cyber-security weaknesses.

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Chinese carmaker patents voice-controlled 'in-vehicle toilet' -- Seres' plans show how stiff competition in the EV space is putting pressure on carmakers to innovate.

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Rising value of Pokémon cards sparks smash and grab crime spree -- Small shops across the UK are being targeted by thieves stealing collectibles worth thousands of pounds.

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How could the Iran war affect fizzy drinks in the UK? -- The BBC's Emma Simpson explains why fizzy drinks, salad and meat could be affected by the Gulf conflict.

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Europe has 'maybe six weeks of jet fuel left', energy boss warns -- Flights could soon be cancelled if supplies from the Gulf remain blocked, says the International Energy Agency.

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No issues with UK fuel supply, says Reeves -- The chancellor was speaking at the end of the International Monetary Fund meeting in Washington.

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Social supermarket opens to cut food bills -- The store, in Mablethorpe, buys surplus stock so it can keep prices low.

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Cheaper Doritos and Lays helps PepsiCo win back struggling snackers -- The snack giant cut some of its prices by up to 15% ahead of the Super Bowl in February.

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UK prepares for food shortages in worst case scenario as Iran war continues -- The UK could face some food shortages by the summer under a worst case scenario drawn up by government officials.

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