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BBC News - Business

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. 6 hrs ago - Business

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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? 2 hrs ago

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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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Trump threatens to fire Fed chair Powell if he doesn't leave in May -- Donald Trump's threat marks the latest escalation in his ongoing spat with Jerome Powell.

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Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings to step down as chairman - Hastings set up the company in 1997, when it rented DVDs to customers and delivered by post. 3 hrs ago

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China's economy grows faster than expected despite Iran war -- The better-than-expected GDP data comes as Asian countries have been hit hard by the impact of the conflict.

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Rising prices threaten Minnesota's meat raffles -- Popular in local bars across the US, the games are facing higher meat prices, squeezing some of the charities that benefit from them.

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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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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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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 builds on record highs

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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? See more

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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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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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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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UK economy grew faster than expected in February ahead of Iran war -- The economy saw its biggest monthly rise in more than two years just before the outbreak of the US-Israeli war with Iran.

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What's happening to the UK economy and how does it affect you? -- The rate of UK economic growth affects things like pay increases and the amount of tax raised.

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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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More big energy users to get help as support plan expanded -- A scheme to cut bills for firms that are heavy energy users is being extended to cover an additional 3,000 businesses.

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Big energy shock will push up prices, Bank boss tells BBC -- Bank of England governor says the Iran war energy shock makes the next interest rate decision "very, very difficult".

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Shares in shoe brand Allbirds rise 580% after it pivots from footwear to AI -- The company is selling off its shoe brand as it plans to shift to providing technology infrastructure.

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Horse urine perfume: Why online bargains may be dangerous -- Experts warn of hidden risk of counterfeits, while the government consults on stricter product safety rules.

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US war on Iran was a 'mistake', says UK chancellor -- The chancellor's criticism follows a report that the conflict will hit the UK harder than other big economies.

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Snapchat owner cuts 1,000 jobs as says AI will reduce repetitive work -- The Snapchat owner is laying off around 16% of staff and withdrawn hundreds of open job roles.

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Thames Water 'sleepwalking' into bad deal for customers, investor says -- The troubled utility firm should be put into administration says a frustrated rival bidder.

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AA and BSM ordered to refund learner drivers for hidden fees -- The owner of the driving schools has been fined for failing to disclose fees upfront online.

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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 migrating to the US. Was this just a blip or the start of a more profound trend?

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Help to Buy mostly helped high earners, IFS says -- People with lower incomes benefitted less from the house-buying scheme than those with high incomes, the influential think tank says.

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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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'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.

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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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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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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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