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David Waddell
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Norn Irish Epsom-dweller. Senior producer & reporter, BBC Business Today & Talking Business. International focus, esp energy & maritime. Cyclist, sailor.
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Will be on BBC news at 1430 UK time to talk about the most recent tariff threat
May 23, 2025 at 12:17 PM
A few thoughts from me on the volatility in the global oil price we're witnessing:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cn...
Trump tariffs live updates: US markets open lower day after Trump backs down on tariff hike
The main indexes on Wall Street are down after yesterday's rally, as uncertainty over the president's global tariffs lingers.
www.bbc.co.uk
April 10, 2025 at 2:12 PM
My Garmin has gone a bit wild! No I do not think i ran half a mile in 2 mins 24...
February 1, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Speaking to me from the CES in Las Vegas, the Volvo Group CEO Martin Lundstedt told me more public investment is needed in sustainable transport infrastructure. We also discussed AI, energy drive systems and US tariffs:
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Volvo Group CEO tells BBC News more public investment needed in transport infrastructure
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January 9, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Happy new year to all who recognise it
December 31, 2024 at 9:20 PM
My BBC News update on American Airlines' technical issue. Flights were grounded briefly after a "vendor technical issue", leaving holiday passengers concerned about their travel on Christmas Eve.
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American Airlines update by David Waddell on BBC News
YouTube video by David Waddell
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December 24, 2024 at 4:15 PM
100 years ago today, Adolf Hitler was released from prison after conspiring to overthrow the German government. The New York Times reported that "he looked a much sadder and wiser man" after his sentence and "it is believed he will retire to private life and return to Austria."
December 20, 2024 at 4:31 PM
Artificial Intelligence is hungry for energy. Data centres are projected to burn through electricity the equivalent of Japan by 2026. Big players, including Alphabet, Microsoft and Amazon are looking to nuclear power. I've been speaking to Clay Sell, CEO of X-energy...
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Driving artificial intelligence and data centres with nuclear power
YouTube video by David Waddell
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December 10, 2024 at 11:28 PM