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Is roaring US economy a mirage? (BBC Business 2018-08-21 00:02:49)
President Donald Trump often celebrates America's buoyant economy, but one number seems stuck - real wages.
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Africa’s potential 'game changer' in the fight against malaria (BBC Business 2018-08-20 23:20:51)
Four Ugandan students have developed a revolutionary way to test for malaria without drawing blood.
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Bitcoin buster? The search for a more stable cryptocurrency (BBC Business 2018-08-20 23:15:59)
Bitcoin's price rises and falls wildly, making it high risk. Is there a more stable alternative?
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Is it the end of the 9 to 5 working day? (BBC Business 2018-08-20 23:13:13)
Just 6% of UK workers now work the traditional hours of 9am to 5pm, research suggests.
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Tougher regulation of bailiffs urged as debt levels rise (BBC Business 2018-08-20 23:12:55)
Citizens Advice says arrears on everyday bills total £18.9bn, but raises concerns on how this is pursued.
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Trump accuses China of 'manipulating' its currency (BBC Business 2018-08-20 21:56:37)
The comments come amid an intensifying trade fight between the two economic giants.
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Tesla hit by doubts over Elon Musk's delisting plan (BBC Business 2018-08-20 20:38:55)
Analysts at JPMorgan Chase slash target price for shares in the electric car maker from $308 to $195.
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Greek bailout: Five numbers that reshaped the country (BBC Business 2018-08-20 20:35:17)
The story of Greece in five numbers as it emerges from its eurozone bailout programme.
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House of Fraser warehouse jobs at risk, union says (BBC Business 2018-08-20 17:59:28)
The GMB union says 627 staff at two sites run by XPO Logistics are at risk of redundancy.
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John McDonnell calls Lehman Brothers reunion 'sickening' (BBC Business 2018-08-20 16:25:57)
The collapse of the US investment bank in 2008 was a crucial moment in the financial crisis.
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Tesla slips as doubts grow over Elon Musk take-private plan (BBC Business 2018-08-20 16:06:24)
Analysts at JPMorgan Chase slash target price for shares in the electric car maker from $308 to $195.
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Gig economy pressures make drivers 'more likely to crash' (BBC Business 2018-08-20 14:28:03)
Drivers and couriers who get their work from apps face a "heightened risk" of crashes, a study suggests.
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Fashion website Farfetch plans US share float (BBC Business 2018-08-20 13:00:06)
The London-based luxury shopping site, founded in 2008, could be valued at as much as $5bn.
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Venezuelans confused as Maduro's economic plan starts (BBC Business 2018-08-20 11:43:00)
A government plan to curb inflation comes into force but there is confusion about how it will work.
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Countrywide scraps bosses' £20m bonus package (BBC Business 2018-08-20 10:40:30)
A backlash from investors prompts the UK's largest estate agency to cancel a new incentive package.
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Jamie Oliver's 'jerk rice' accused of cultural appropriation (BBC Business 2018-08-20 10:12:12)
Labour MP Dawn Butler has criticised the chef, saying "this appropriation from Jamaica needs to stop".
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Energy switch firm in record Dragon deal (BBC Business 2018-08-20 10:06:40)
The co-founders of Look After My Bills are "delighted" after selling a 3% stake for £120,000.
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Mulberry shares collapse on £3m House of Fraser hit (BBC Business 2018-08-20 09:02:51)
The luxury handbag brand warns of tough trading and says House of Fraser's failure will cost it £3m.
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Apple 'pulls gambling apps from China App Store' (BBC Business 2018-08-20 08:32:04)
The reported removal of thousands of apps follows criticism by Chinese state media.
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Mulberry shares dive 30% on House of Fraser loss warning (BBC Business 2018-08-20 08:01:58)
The luxury handbag brand warns of tough trading and says House of Fraser's woes will cost it £3m.