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BBC News - Business

'Bit of pain' worth long-term security from Iran, Bessent tells BBC - US Treasury Secretary said a "small bit of economic pain" was worth it to eliminate the threat of Iranian strikes on Western capitals. 39 mins ago - Business

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'I can feel the difference' - Americans react to soaring gas prices -- President Donald Trump said over the weekend that oil and gas prices "could be the same or maybe a little bit higher" in the coming months. -- US & Canada

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Hollywood stars unite to oppose Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery merger -- Stars like Emma Thompson and Ben Stiller signed an open letter against the deal, which Paramount said will ensure creators "have more avenues for their work, not fewer". -- Culture

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Quantum computing: A tech race Europe could win? With some promising computing companies in the field, could Europe be a leader in quantum tech? 21 hrs ago

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Founder of China's Evergrande pleads guilty to fraud -- Evergrande was once China's biggest real estate firm, with a stock market valuation of more than $50bn.

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Oil prices continue to fall on hopes of new US-Iran peace talks -- Crude prices fell back below $100 a barrel as markets hope an agreement can be reached between the two sides.

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UK faces biggest hit to growth from Iran war of major economies, IMF says -- The financial body cuts its growth forecast for the UK and warns the war threatens to throw the global economy "off course".

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The family-run Slovenian business that conquered ski jumping -- A small Slovenian Alpine company has become a giant of ski jumping with its world-beating equipment.

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'Every drop of water counts': Fear for the future of Argentina's glaciers -- A controversial law to ease protections for the glaciers has passed, opening the doors for mining.

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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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Markets focusing less on Iran war and more on earnings

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TV for dogs booms, but are they watching? TV channels for dogs are multiplying but research is mixed on whether dogs are watching. See more

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What is the triple lock and how much is the state pension worth? -- The triple lock guarantees that the state pension is not overtaken by inflation or wage increases.

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Fuel prices stop rising after 43 days of increases, RAC says -- The motoring group says prices could start to come down over the next couple of weeks.

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UK households could get free electricity for doing washing on sunny weekends -- Providers can encourage people to use energy when "weather conditions result in excess supply".

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Why are there holiday delay warnings over the EU's new border system? -- The EU's much-delayed Entry/Exit System will change the way UK passengers travel to 29 countries.

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Oil jumps back above $100 after US-Iran peace talks fail -- The failure of negotiations at the weekend has raised concerns that the global energy crisis will deepen.

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US home buyers 'frozen' as sales slump over Iran war fears -- The number of homes sold in the US hit a nine-month low, with economists warning of the slowdown could worsen.

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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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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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Will UK petrol and diesel prices start going down? -- UK petrol prices have risen because of the US-Israel war with Iran but the ceasefire could see prices drop.

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Why the UK government is relaxed about Chinese car imports -- The UK government believes the rise of China's car industry could be good for UK consumers and industry.

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EU airline industry warns of fuel shortages if Strait of Hormuz stays closed -- Airports Council International (ACI) Europe said its members had "increasing concerns" about the availability of jet fuel.

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Tankers urged not to pay toll to Iran for use of strait -- Tanker firms are being advised not to pay Iran any levies in return for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

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Soaring pump prices drive US inflation to highest level in almost two years -- A surge in prices at the pump due to the Iran war has pushed the inflation rate to 3.3%.

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Dolce & Gabbana co-founder steps down as chair -- The bold and sensual fashion house has been struggling with debt amidst a slowdown in global luxury spending.

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This coat cost $248 in illegal tariffs. Will he ever get the money back? -- Importers are in line for tariff refunds. But whether everyone who paid the for the tariffs will get money back is a trickier question.

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White House staff told not to place bets on prediction markets -- The gambling platforms have grown in popularity, with some users making wagers on conflicts.

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Petrol and diesel prices rise again as concerns grow over ceasefire -- Motoring groups have warned drivers not to expect a significant drop in costs soon.

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Jo Malone hopes 'sense will prevail' in lawsuit over her name -- The British perfume designer and Zara are being sued by Estée Lauder over a collaboration.

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UK farmers warn Iran ceasefire too late to stop higher food costs -- Despite a ceasefire, the Iran war will continue to affect farmers' costs and therefore food prices.

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Oil prices plunge and shares jump on US-Iran ceasefire plan -- Crude prices tumbled by as much as 15% on the conditional pause but remain far higher than before the war.

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Airlines cut flights and hike fares as fuel prices surge -- Airlines have reduced services and lifted ticket costs as the Iran war weighs on jet fuel costs.

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Why fuel and food prices could still be affected for months -- Analysts fear long-lasting economic damage from the US-Israel war with Iran has already been set in motion.

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