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Power banks and vapes now biggest fire risk on planes -- Lithium battery fires are the number one safety risk to aircraft, yet the number of devices found in hold bags has nearly doubled in a year.

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Ferrari marketing boss quits just weeks after EV launch backlash -- The design of the luxury carmaker's first all-electric vehicle, the Luce, was heavily criticised.

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Trump accuses big oil firms of price-gouging drivers -- The US president named Shell, ExxonMobil, BP and Chevron when talking to reporters about a probe into fuel prices.

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Apple hikes some prices by nearly 20% while Xbox raises console cost -- Apple said it had "never seen a component price increase this much, this quickly". -- Technology

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How brands banned from the World Cup became the story -- When we try to suppress something, we often make it more visible - and Fifa is living that in real time with its sponsors. -- World Cup

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King becomes first monarch to reveal tax bill as royal public funding to double to £100m -- New figures show the monarch paid £12.9m in tax last year, but do not give any detailed breakdown of how that tax was calculated. -- UK

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Ryanair says it will reluctantly not charge parents to sit next to children -- The airline had typically charged adults a fee of £8 each way to sit with their young children. -- Business

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The legal fight to get equal pay for Germany's disabled workers -- A test case is seeking the minimum wage for 300,000 disabled people who currently get paid less.

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Is Germany looking again at coal-powered electricity? -- It had planned to abandon the fuel, but the higher cost of natural gas may make it think again.

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Wall Street reflects concern over AI costs

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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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The abundant but expensive energy source that's under your feet - Start-ups are taking fresh approaches to geothermal energy, but will the economics work? See more

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What's happening to petrol prices now oil is back to pre-Iran war levels? -- When the conflict began on 28 February, fuel costs jumped as the war disrupted the production and transportation of energy across the Middle East.

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Who could be the UK's next chancellor? -- The prime minister's resignation has fired the starting gun on the race to be in charge of the UK's finances.

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Oil price falls back to pre-Iran war levels -- Signs that traffic through the key Strait of Hormuz shipping route is gradually resuming has helped to push the oil price down.

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How you can save money on your energy bill as debts rise -- Experts say support is available as total debt and arrears to suppliers hit a new record.

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Price cuts on family summer days out come into force -- The government is reducing VAT from 20% to 5% on attractions and kids' meals as schools begin to break-up.

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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 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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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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Nike v Adidas: The World Cup brand battle -- Eye-watering budgets are nothing new, but this year both Nike and Adidas have gone bigger and bolder than ever before in the fight for World Cup attention.

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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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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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