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BBC News - Business

Nvidia's latest record result fails to impress investors - The chip giant reported more stellar results but its shares fell after-hours as investors wonder if it can keep up its pace of growth amid greater competition. 3 hrs ago

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UK agrees £3.7bn trade deal with six Gulf states -- The deal - the first between a G7 country and the Gulf Co-operation Council - has been criticised by rights groups.

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Murder or accident? Mystery of Mango tycoon's hiking death after son's arrest -- Isak Andic's son Jonathan denies involvement in the fatal fall of his father, who founded one of Europe's biggest clothing empires.

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Elon Musk's X fined for not complying with Australia's child protection laws -- The social media giant will pay A$650,000 plus legal costs, ending a three-year legal saga.

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Samsung strike on hold as workers push for AI bonus -- The walkout, which was due to start on Thursday, has been suspended while union members vote on a tentative deal.

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SpaceX files for stock market debut that could make Elon Musk a trillionaire -- Musk's rocket-maker and satellite internet provider will trade under the ticker SPCX

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EasyJet boss says summer flights won't be hit by jet fuel shortages -- The airline has seen no problems with fuel, but says people are booking later because of uncertainty caused by the Iran war.

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The fight against foreign developers buying Caribbean beaches -- Campaigners in Barbuda, Grenada and Jamaica say they can no longer access their coastlines.

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'Energy security outweighing climate concerns globally' -- The head of one of Nigeria's biggest energy companies, Oando, says Iran tensions have boosted demand for African oil.

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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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How a pivot to hair accessories led to business success -- Jenny Lennick's colourful hair clips are sold across the US and around the world.

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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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US shares inch higher as investors await Nvidia results

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Robo-top: The machines that could make your next t-shirt - Most clothes are made in Asia, but new machines could bring some of that work back to the West. See more

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Cheaper theme park tickets and children's meals as VAT to be cut for some attractions this summer -- Chancellor Rachel Reeves made a series of announcements aimed at relieving cost-of-living pressures.

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Supermarkets hit back over pressure to cap price of milk, bread and eggs -- A minister confirms talks have taken place but says there will be no mandatory cap on essential food prices.

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UK waters down new Russian oil sanctions as fuel prices rise -- The change reflects increasing supply concerns over certain fuels due to the effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

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What's happening to UK petrol and diesel prices? -- Motoring group RAC warns pump prices could keep rising if there is no resolution to the Iran war.

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Inflation falls to 2.8% but is expected to rise from here -- Energy prices were lower due to the government's energy bill support package and lower wholesale prices before the Iran war.

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Will UK interest rates go up? -- The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.

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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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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.

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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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23 Apr 2026 -- How technology is transforming India's silk industry -- Silk production is an increasingly high-tech business in India. -- 23 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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4 Dec 2025 -- How extreme heat could disrupt the 2026 World Cup and what fans can do about it -- With the World Cup draw set to take place on Friday, fans and businesses have been warned that extreme heat, bad weather and poor air quality could cost them. -- 4 Dec 2025

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20 Nov 2025 -- Are more businesses staying silent on climate? -- With sweeping changes to US environmental policies, it's been suggested that some companies are talking less about their climate pledges. But the truth behind the trend is complicated. -- 20 Nov 2025

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5 Nov 2025 -- The scramble for Greenland's rare earths -- As the US and the West races to break China's stranglehold over rare earths production, some firms are betting that Greenland will become a new mining frontier. -- 5 Nov 2025

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21 Oct 2025 -- Jobseekers are spending more to get hired – but does it help? -- In a tough job market, applicants are turning to paid tools to help them secure work, but are the increased costs worth it? -- 21 Oct 2025

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19 Oct 2025 -- Is Wall Street's optimism setting up another crash? -- Katty Kay speaks to Andrew Ross Sorkin about the ways that unchecked optimism can affect an economy. -- 19 Oct 2025

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