Oil slides after US-Iran ceasefire deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz - The agreement was announced not long before Trump's Tuesday evening deadline was reached. 25 mins ago - Business

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The US refinery now processing Venezuelan oil -- Chevron is now importing 250,000 barrels of crude per day from Venezuela.

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Ex-Meta worker investigated for downloading 30,000 private Facebook photos -- The former employee was fired from Meta after being suspected of downloading 30,000 photos, the company said.

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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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India's high-growth economy gets a Middle East oil shock -- India's currency, stocks and growth projections take a beating as the country faces a triple energy shock due to Iran war.

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Music giant Universal gets $64bn takeover offer -- The music giant behind acts such as Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter gets an offer from Bill Ackman's Pershing Square.

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OpenAI encourages firms to trial four-day weeks to adapt to AI era -- The ChatGPT-maker said its early policy ideas aim to prompt discussions about action needed as AI systems become more capable.

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Spain's huge pork industry seeks salvation from swine fever threat -- Countries around the world, including the US, have already stopped imports over the outbreak.

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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.

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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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The family-owned soda firm that still uses returnable glass bottles -- Soft drinks company Twig's Beverage has a loyal following for its old-fashioned approach.

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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 react with volatility ahead of Trump Iran deadline

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Oil price fluctuates ahead of Trump's Iran deal deadline -- The US president has threatened to take out Iran "in one night" if it does not agree to open the Strait of Hormuz.

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How high could UK petrol and diesel prices go? -- For every $10 rise in oil prices, motorists face paying roughly 7p per litre more in the UK.

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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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Minimum wage: Who is getting a pay rise and how much is it? -- Increases in the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage mean 2.7 million workers will be paid more from April.

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Price of first class stamp rises to £1.80 -- The rise come as the postal service faces criticism over missing delivery targets.

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Trump's deadline looms but Asian nations already have deals with Iran -- Nations in the region have been keen to reach agreements as their economies are heavily reliant on Middle East energy.

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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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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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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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Oil prices choppy after expletive-laden Trump threat to Iran -- Brent crude rose above $110 then eased as the US and Iran traded plans for a potential ceasefire.

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Tories urge Waitrose to reinstate worker sacked 'after tackling shoplifter' -- The Waitrose employee says he was dismissed from his job after 17 years for trying to stop a theft of Easter eggs.

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Benefits and pensions rise as two-child cap ends -- Families on some benefits with three or more children will get an average rise of £4,100 a year.

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Bus or Lime bike? New subscription heats up the race for a cheaper commute -- How we travel to work in cities might be changing as e-scooter and e-bike fares become cheaper than traditional public transport.

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State pension age starts rising to 67 - here's how much you get and when -- The age at which people can start receiving the state pension is going up in stages over the next two years.

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US jobs surge unexpectedly in March despite Iran war -- Employers added 178,000 jobs, far more than had expected, the Labor Department says.

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'I ended up paying £500': Your subscription trap stories -- Many readers have experienced the ordeal of cancelling a subscription.

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Oil prices jump and shares drop after Trump threatens more Iran strikes -- The US president said he'll bring Iran "back to the Stone Age" but gave no detail on ending the war.

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Pharmaceuticals face 100% tariffs in US - unless firms strike a deal -- The order does not affect generic medicines, the most commonly used in the US.

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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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A year on: Four ways Trump's tariffs have changed the global economy -- US tariffs stand at the highest rate in decades. But what has the impact been?

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New laws to make it easier to cancel subscriptions and get refunds -- Consumers will be able to cancel unwanted subscriptions 'at the click of a button', the government said.

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Elon Musk's SpaceX set to be worth $1 trillion with planned public listing -- The company's public stock debut is set to be one of the most valuable in history, and could make Musk the world's first trillionaire.

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UK minimum wage rises to £12.71 an hour as firms warn of impact -- Many businesses have said they will have to pass higher wage costs onto customers.

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How much will I have to pay for my water? -- Water bills will rise further for seven million customers after a regulator backed extra price increases.

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