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China: Businesses shut as officials widen Covid lockdowns

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Toyota, Volkswagen and Apple supplier Foxconn are among firms halting their operations. http://dlvr.it/SLjDfK

The innovative surfing tech making waves

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The sport of surfing is modernising, using technology to offer bigger, better and safer thrills. http://dlvr.it/SLhyLt

Roman Abramovich: New evidence highlights corrupt deals

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BBC Panorama uncovers new evidence on the corrupt deals that helped Chelsea's owner make his fortune. http://dlvr.it/SLhHlb

All UK travel rules to end on Friday, says government

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The transport secretary has confirmed that all remaining travel measures for UK arrivals will be scrapped. http://dlvr.it/SLgqYs

Inflation: Sports bras in, doughnuts out of cost of living measure

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Pet collars and frozen Yorkshire puddings are other goods now used to measure changes in the cost of living. http://dlvr.it/SLfhS9

Ukraine crisis: US warns China against helping Russia

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US officials say Russia asked China for military support and help in evading sanctions. http://dlvr.it/SLdpn1

'Young people may have 10-plus careers in their lifetime'

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A charity competition is encouraging school kids to get entrepreneurial and make their own products. http://dlvr.it/SLdY3x

Unions warn of job losses if rail firms close ticket offices

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Train operators are talking to unions about how to address job changes in a bid to modernise the railways http://dlvr.it/SLd1wC

M&S and Asos among firms trying to hire Ukraine refugees

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A consortium of businesses is in talks with the government over jobs for Ukraine refugees. http://dlvr.it/SLcjB2

Russia sanctions: How the measures have changed daily life

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Prices are rising in Russia and some goods are harder to buy. Here are ways sanctions are affecting daily life. http://dlvr.it/SLc1b8

Boss accused of defrauding blind workers' pensions

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Blind staff at failed 168-year-old business say they are owed pay, redundancy and furlough money. http://dlvr.it/SLbCyd

Bitcoin cash machines ordered to shut down in UK

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The Financial Conduct Authority warns that all crypto-ATMs in the UK are operating illegally. http://dlvr.it/SLXkkY

War in Ukraine: Facebook accused of 'extremism' over Russia policy

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Meta says it will allow users in some countries to call for violence against Russian soldiers. http://dlvr.it/SLW4Tc

Heathrow passenger numbers remain nearly 50% down

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The industry is slowly recovering from the impact of Covid, but warns more difficulties are to come. http://dlvr.it/SLVVyn

War in Ukraine: US condemns reports Russia may seize firms' assets

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On Thursday, the US Congress passed a bill which includes almost $14bn in emergency aid for Ukraine. http://dlvr.it/SLV1Zz

War in Ukraine: Facebook to allow calls for violence against Putin

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Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, will temporarily make allowances for some violent speech. http://dlvr.it/SLTfLN

The risk management experts now in high demand

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Covid-19 and now Ukraine have seen firms rush to hire experts in planning for crisis. http://dlvr.it/SLTLf9

Farmers warn Ukraine war will hit UK food prices

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Farmers are calling for urgent government action to help them produce enough to feed the nation. http://dlvr.it/SLRY6K

John Lewis restores bonus as department store sales surge

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The retailer is bringing back staff rewards after being forced to scrap them last year amid losses. http://dlvr.it/SLQztL

War in Ukraine: IMF approves $1.4bn emergency funding

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The country is expected to see a deep recession this year due to the impact of the Russian invasion. http://dlvr.it/SLQ58v

CEO Secrets: Drone boss Henri Seydoux shares his advice

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Henri Seydoux, founder and CEO of French drone specialists Parrot, shares his business advice. http://dlvr.it/SLPnh1

Oil prices plunge as UAE supports supply boost

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The move could ease a supply crunch as the West and allies shun Russian oil. http://dlvr.it/SLPShz

Jack Monroe says families need urgent help with rising bills

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Price rises due to the Ukraine war will hit low income families hardest, Jack Monroe tells MPs. http://dlvr.it/SLN1lv

War in Ukraine: Fitch Ratings warns Russian bond default 'imminent'

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This week Moscow said that its sovereign bond payments may be affected by international sanctions. http://dlvr.it/SLLzkD

Can tech help revive India's 'crumbling' health system?

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Indian doctors hope big investment and smart tech will improve a fragmented healthcare sector. http://dlvr.it/SLLJDV

McDonald's to temporarily close its 850 stores in Russia

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The fast food chain said it was responding to the "needless human suffering unfolding in Ukraine". http://dlvr.it/SLKbtS

Higher energy bills 'almost inevitable' says Ofgem

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The boss of the energy regulator warns Russia's invasion of Ukraine will hit energy costs. http://dlvr.it/SLK531

Uniqlo stays open in Russia saying clothes are 'necessity'

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The founder of the Japanese retailer says Russians 'have the same right to live as we do' http://dlvr.it/SLHxgx

The sophisticated tech predicting if an advert will work

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Ad-testing firms are using real-time software, webcams to find out if ads resonate with customers. http://dlvr.it/SLGmH3

McDonald's and Coca-Cola boycott calls grow over Russia

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Food and drink giants have been criticised on social media for failing to speak out on Ukraine's invasion. http://dlvr.it/SLG2FS

Lord Barker resigns from Russian oligarch-linked firm EN+

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The Conservative peer steps down from EN+, which is majority-owned by Oleg Deripaska. http://dlvr.it/SLDPhb

Ukraine war 'catastrophic for global food'

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One of the world's biggest fertiliser firms says the conflict could deliver a shock to food supplies. http://dlvr.it/SLCH7d

Ukraine parts shortage hits Oxford Mini production

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Production at Plant Oxford is stopping until 18 March due a shortage of parts from Ukraine. http://dlvr.it/SLC1Sq

Shell defends 'difficult' decision to buy Russian crude oil

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The oil giant confirmed it made a purchase of Russian crude oil on Friday but said it had "no alternative". http://dlvr.it/SLB07p

Visa and Mastercard suspend Russian operations

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The payments giants are pulling out of the Russian market in protest at its invasion of Ukraine. http://dlvr.it/SL9fX1

Zara, Paypal and Samsung suspend business in Russia over Ukraine invasion

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Inditex, which owns Zara and several other major brands, will close all of its 502 stores in Russia. http://dlvr.it/SL7ZC5

Five ways the Ukraine war could push up prices

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Prices for everyday items could go up at a time when the cost of living is already rising. http://dlvr.it/SL60cS

Microsoft stops selling products in Russia

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The tech giant will no longer sell products and services there following the invasion of Ukraine. http://dlvr.it/SL5crd

Price of first class stamps to rise to 95p

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Royal Mail says letter deliveries are continuing to decline, but operating costs are going up. http://dlvr.it/SL4b2R

The bosses helping staff pay their soaring energy bills

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With the cost of electricity and gas set to rise further, some firms are giving workers a pay rise. http://dlvr.it/SL3VW3

Ukraine: UK sanctions oligarchs Alisher Usmanov and Igor Shuvalov

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Billionaire Alisher Usmanov and Russian ex-Deputy Prime Minister Igor Shuvalov face UK sanctions. http://dlvr.it/SL22Hf

Ukraine energy giant tells world 'don't buy Russian oil'

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The boss of Ukraine's largest energy firm, Naftogaz, says Russian sanctions should be stronger. http://dlvr.it/SL1WDC

Russian oligarchs' super yachts seized

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French and German authorities have implemented sanctions but the UK faces criticism over delays. http://dlvr.it/SL0wmK

Energy bills could reach £3,000 as oil and gas prices soar

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The surging prices mean household energy bills are expected to rise further than previously estimated. http://dlvr.it/SL0LRz

CEO Secrets: Mikaela Jade of Indigital shares her advice

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Mikaela Jade, founder and CEO of Indigital, Australian's first Indigenous Ed-tech company, shares her advice. http://dlvr.it/SKzq4P

H&M temporarily suspends all sales in Russia

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One of the world's biggest fashion retailers said it was deeply concerned about conflict in Ukraine. http://dlvr.it/SKyJ2W

Ukraine conflict: JCB announces pause in business with Russia

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The UK firm, which acted after Ukraine's invasion, has an office and factory in the Moscow area. http://dlvr.it/SKxmX5

Ryanair boss: Air fares will be higher this summer

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Soaring oil prices and Covid effects will push up air fares this summer, says Michael O'Leary. http://dlvr.it/SKxCTG

UK ports 'working at pace' to block Russian ships

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Russian ships are diverting, are at anchor, or are being packed up after UK bans them from docking. http://dlvr.it/SKwgC9

Ukraine conflict: Jaguar Land Rover pauses car sales to Russia

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The move comes as major companies cut links with Russia after its invasion of Ukraine. http://dlvr.it/SKw8xY