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BBC News - Business

Trump threatens 100% tariff on European nations over tech tax - The US president says "Numerous European countries" have been discussing bringing in such a levy. 25 mins ago - Business

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World Cup fans frustrated by 'confusing and expensive' tipping culture in US -- International fans visiting the US for the World Cup have become frustrated by the culture of having to tip servers, telling the BBC that tipping fatigue has set in. -- US & Canada

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King becomes first monarch to reveal tax bill as royal public funding to double to £100m -- New figures show the monarch paid £12.9m in tax last year, but do not give any detailed breakdown of how that tax was calculated. -- UK

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Ryanair says it will reluctantly not charge parents to sit next to children -- The airline had typically charged adults a fee of £8 each way to sit with their young children. -- Business

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Asia stock markets slide as tech shares slump -- Trading on South Korea's Kospi index was halted for the third time this week to prevent panic selling. -- Business

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Power banks and vapes now biggest fire risk on planes -- Lithium battery fires are the number one safety risk to aircraft, yet the number of devices found in hold bags has nearly doubled in a year. -- Business

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Apple hikes some prices by nearly 20% while Xbox raises console cost -- Apple said it had "never seen a component price increase this much, this quickly". -- Technology

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How brands banned from the World Cup became the story -- When we try to suppress something, we often make it more visible - and Fifa is living that in real time with its sponsors. -- World Cup

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The legal fight to get equal pay for Germany's disabled workers -- A test case is seeking the minimum wage for 300,000 disabled people who currently get paid less.

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Is Germany looking again at coal-powered electricity? -- It had planned to abandon the fuel, but the higher cost of natural gas may make it think again.

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Wall Street reflects concern over AI costs

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Business Daily -- Can Toy Story help Disney's new CEO get the magic back?

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Business Daily -- Founders: Duolingo's billionaire boss on rejecting Bill Gates

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Business Daily -- Follow the money: The chips powering AI

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Business Daily -- The growing business of prepping

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Business Daily -- Taking Stock: AI and jobs, affordability and Toy Story

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Business Daily -- When will petrol and gas get cheaper again?

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Business Daily -- Founders: The supermarket billionaire, John Catsimatidis

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Business Daily -- Follow the Money: who profits from the Iran war?

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Good Bad Billionaire -- MrBeast: The business of going viral

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Business Daily -- Sherbro Island: can Sierra Leone build a global business hub?

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New candy stores are popping up across NYC. Why? -- While US consumer confidence is at an historic low the Big Apple's sweet shops are expanding.

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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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The abundant but expensive energy source that's under your feet - Start-ups are taking fresh approaches to geothermal energy, but will the economics work? See more

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What's happening to petrol prices now oil is back to pre-Iran war levels? -- When the conflict began on 28 February, fuel costs jumped as the war disrupted the production and transportation of energy across the Middle East.

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Who could be the UK's next chancellor? -- The prime minister's resignation has fired the starting gun on the race to be in charge of the UK's finances.

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I'm back at home again after uni - here's how I'm making it work -- Rising costs are forcing more young adults to live with their parents, here's how not to come to blows.

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Oil price falls back to pre-Iran war levels -- Signs that traffic through the key Strait of Hormuz shipping route is gradually resuming has helped to push the oil price down.

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Ferrari marketing boss quits just weeks after EV launch backlash -- The design of the luxury carmaker's first all-electric vehicle, the Luce, was heavily criticised.

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How you can save money on your energy bill as debts rise -- Experts say support is available as total debt and arrears to suppliers hit a new record.

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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

3 months 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

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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

3 months 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

3 months 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

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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

3 months 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

3 months ago

Nike v Adidas: The World Cup brand battle -- Eye-watering budgets are nothing new, but this year both Nike and Adidas have gone bigger and bolder than ever before in the fight for World Cup attention.

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A heavily jeered $250m goldmine: Are World Cup hydration break ads here to stay? -- BBC Sport explores how hydration break ads work in other countries and how they could impact the future of football.

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4 Jun 2026 -- SpaceX says it's worth $1.75tn as it targets largest stock market debut -- Elon Musk's space‑exploration company has set a target price for buyers earlier than expected. -- 4 Jun 2026

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28 May 2026 -- Why Fifa is being investigated over World Cup ticket prices -- New York and New Jersey are looking into the association after fans have reportedly been "misled" over ticket sales and seat locations. -- 28 May 2026

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22 May 2026 -- Fads, not friends, now dominate our social media feeds -- Social media platforms used to be about communication between friends. The business model is to increase the time people spend on their apps and increase ad revenue. -- 22 May 2026

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13 May 2026 -- 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. -- 13 May 2026

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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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