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BBC News - Business

Oil prices plunge as Iran says Strait of Hormuz 'open' during ceasefire - Brent crude sinks by a tenth after Iran says the key waterway is open for commercial ships for the rest of the ceasefire. 9 hrs ago - Middle East

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White House and Anthropic hold 'productive' meeting amid fears over Mythos model -- The discussion is a sign the AI firm's technology may be too critical for even the US government to do without.

10 hours ago

Could a digital twin make you into a 'superworker'? -- Firms say digital twins make staff more productive, but are they a potential legal minefield?

1 day ago

Finance ministers and top bankers raise serious concerns about Mythos AI model - Experts say Mythos potentially has an unprecedented ability to identify and exploit cyber-security weaknesses. 1 day ago - Business

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British man pleads guilty to conspiring to steal $8m in virtual currency -- The Scottish 24-year-old admits defrauding at least a dozen companies and their employees across the US. -- Tayside & Central Scotland

10 hours ago

Ontario Premier Doug Ford criticised for $21m private jet purchase -- The premier's office said the jet would support Ford's "extensive travel", including to the US to fight Donald Trump's tariffs. -- US & Canada

14 hours ago

Chinese carmaker patents voice-controlled 'in-vehicle toilet' -- Seres' plans show how stiff competition in the EV space is putting pressure on carmakers to innovate. -- Business

1 day ago

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9 days ago

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.

14 hours ago

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 hours ago

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.

9 days ago

The homeless teenager who became a successful advertising boss -- Greg Daily has swapped sleeping on friends' sofas for running a popular digital marketing company.

23 days ago

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.

1 month ago

Markets rally as Iran says Strait of Hormuz is now 'open'

22 hours ago

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

3 days ago

What people in power think the impact of the Iran war will be -- Economics editor Faisal Islam has been chatting with some of the world's most powerful people about the conflict and the economy. Here's what they said.

9 hours ago

Mortgage rates show signs of falling after Iran war peak -- Major lenders make rate reductions as markets take some heart from a possible truce in the Iran war.

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UK petrol and diesel prices fall after weeks of rises -- Drivers have seen weeks of increases as the US-Israeli war with Iran pushed up wholesale oil prices.

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What's happening to UK petrol and diesel prices? -- UK petrol and diesel prices have started to fall after 46 consecutive days of rises at the pump.

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Rising value of Pokémon cards sparks smash and grab crime spree -- Small shops across the UK are being targeted by thieves stealing collectibles worth thousands of pounds.

1 day ago

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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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

30 days ago

The power of making and owning decisions -- Learn why making your own decisions is the key to increasing your confidence. -- BBC Maestro - Evy Poumpouras

30 days ago

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

30 days ago

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

30 days ago

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

30 days ago

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

30 days ago

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

30 days ago

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

30 days ago

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

30 days ago

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

30 days ago

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

30 days ago

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

30 days ago

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

30 days ago

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

30 days ago

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

30 days ago

Flights could soon be cancelled if supplies from the Gulf remain blocked, says the International Energy Agency.

7 hours ago

The chancellor was speaking at the end of the International Monetary Fund meeting in Washington.

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The store, in Mablethorpe, buys surplus stock so it can keep prices low.

7 hours ago

The snack giant cut some of its prices by up to 15% ahead of the Super Bowl in February.

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The UK could face some food shortages by the summer under a worst case scenario drawn up by government officials.

7 hours ago

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

7 hours ago

The rate of UK economic growth affects things like pay increases and the amount of tax raised.

7 hours ago

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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The better-than-expected GDP data comes as Asian countries have been hit hard by the impact of the conflict.

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Bank of England governor says the Iran war energy shock makes the next interest rate decision "very, very difficult".

7 hours ago

The company is selling off its shoe brand as it plans to shift to providing technology infrastructure.

7 hours ago

Donald Trump's threat marks the latest escalation in his ongoing spat with Jerome Powell.

7 hours ago

Experts warn of hidden risk of counterfeits, while the government consults on stricter product safety rules.

7 hours ago

The chancellor's criticism follows a report that the conflict will hit the UK harder than other big economies.

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The Snapchat owner is laying off around 16% of staff and withdrawn hundreds of open job roles.

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