Day Headlines in Business News: 2026-04-13
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Quantum computing: A tech race Europe could win? (BBC Business 2026-04-13 23:35:56)
With some promising computing companies in the field, could Europe be a leader in quantum tech?
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US drivers head to Native American lands for cheaper gas (BBC Business 2026-04-13 19:10:28)
Some of the cheapest fuel in the country can be found on tribal land due to tax exemptions.
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Taxis, farmers and the fuel crisis in the south (BBC Business 2026-04-13 16:28:17)
Drivers in the south of England are feeling the financial strain from the US-Israel war with Iran.
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US home buyers 'frozen' as sales slump over Iran war fears (BBC Business 2026-04-13 16:25:08)
The number of homes sold in the US hit a nine-month low, with economists warning of the slowdown could worsen.
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Are you worried about rising fuel costs? (BBC Business 2026-04-13 16:22:24)
Energy costs jump as oil supplies from the Middle East are disrupted by failed US-Iran ceasefire talks.
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US home sales fall with buyers 'frozen' over Iran war fears (BBC Business 2026-04-13 16:19:02)
The number of homes sold in the US hit a nine-month low, with economists warning of the slowdown could worsen.
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EasyJet passengers describe EU border 'nightmare' (BBC Business 2026-04-13 12:56:34)
Airlines warn of further disruption due to the introduction of a new EU digital border control system.
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Farmers ask Stormont for financial help with fuel costs (BBC Business 2026-04-13 12:20:03)
Fuel costs have soared globally as a result of the US-Israel war with Iran.
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GTA-maker Rockstar Games hacked again but downplays impact (BBC Business 2026-04-13 11:55:47)
The incident marks the second time the games giant has been hacked by young, English-speaking hackers.
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Work begins on nuclear power station that promises 8,000 jobs (BBC Business 2026-04-13 09:23:42)
Rolls-Royce has said the project will create 8,000 jobs across Britain.
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Green light to build nuclear power station that promises 8,000 jobs (BBC Business 2026-04-13 09:23:42)
Rolls-Royce has said the project will create 8,000 jobs across Britain.
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Oil jumps back above $100 after US-Iran peace talks fail (BBC Business 2026-04-13 09:00:54)
The failure of negotiations at the weekend has raised concerns that the global energy crisis will deepen.
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Rising fuel costs puts strain on transport charity (BBC Business 2026-04-13 05:27:56)
A charity in Gloucestershire says it will have to find an extra £20k to cover increased fuel costs.
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'School breakfast club has best toast in the world' (BBC Business 2026-04-13 05:10:54)
Up to 120 pupils go to the free club at Lawley Primary and say it helps get them ready to learn.
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UK could adopt EU single market rules under new legislation (BBC Business 2026-04-13 04:00:34)
Sir Keir Starmer is planning a law which will mean that the UK government can adopt EU single market rules, without them being voted on in Parliament.
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Oil back above $100 as US to blockade Iranian ports after peace talks fail (BBC Business 2026-04-13 00:35:08)
The failure of negotiations at the weekend has raised concerns that the global energy crisis will deepen.
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Oil jumps above $100 after US-Iran talks end without a deal (BBC Business 2026-04-13 00:02:07)
The failure of negotiations at the weekend has raised concerns that the global energy crisis will deepen.