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Asbestos discovery triggers Johnson & Johnson baby powder recall in US (BBC Business 2019-10-18 15:16:28)
The firm recalls one batch after regulators find trace amounts of asbestos in a bottle bought online. -
The UK universities benefitting from opioid money (BBC Business 2019-10-18 14:50:31)
Two institutions were awarded a combined £3.4m last year from the family behind Purdue Pharma. -
Barclays board 'approved' controversial Qatar deal (BBC Business 2019-10-18 13:30:03)
Barclays' board approved an agreement at the heart of fraud charges against former executives, a court hears. -
Barclays board approved 'sham' Qatar deal (BBC Business 2019-10-18 13:30:03)
Barclays' board approved an agreement at the heart of fraud charges against former executives, a court hears. -
US Airbus row: European goods hit by new US tariffs (BBC Business 2019-10-18 12:18:37)
Wine, cheese and cashmere jumpers are among the EU items that have gone up in price in the US. -
Sainsbury's to stop selling fireworks (BBC Business 2019-10-18 09:32:10)
The supermarket is the first to end sales amid calls for a ban to protect pets and the vulnerable. -
China economy: Third quarter growth misses expectations (BBC Business 2019-10-18 02:54:09)
The world's second largest economy is battling a trade war with the US and slowing domestic demand. -
IMF: What is it and why does it matter? (BBC Business 2019-10-17 23:08:22)
The annual meeting of the IMF gets under way in Washington this week. -
Banning out-of-hours email 'could harm employee wellbeing' (BBC Business 2019-10-17 23:08:21)
Stopping staff accessing email outside the office could leave some feeling stressed, research suggests. -
Savile Row tailors caught up as US tariffs come in (BBC Business 2019-10-17 23:07:04)
Men's wool suits are among the products facing new tariffs at a crucial time for UK trade. -
Savile Row in firing line as US tariffs hit the UK (BBC Business 2019-10-17 23:07:04)
British luxury goods are targeted by the US as new taxes on exports take effect. -
NBA facing 'substantial' losses over China dispute (BBC Business 2019-10-17 22:04:36)
The US basketball league pays the price for comments backing pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong. -
Facebook chief rules out banning political adverts (BBC Business 2019-10-17 19:13:00)
Mark Zuckerberg says he does not think it is right for a company to censor politicians or the news. -
Three phone services restored 'for majority' (BBC Business 2019-10-17 16:12:50)
Three says it is experiencing "technical difficulties with voice, text and data". -
BA passengers: Cabin fumes affected our health (BBC Business 2019-10-17 14:38:16)
Passengers on a British Airways flight to Valencia which filled with smoke mid-air have told the BBC they are still experiencing breathing difficulties two months on. -
Kevin McCloud property firms face liquidation (BBC Business 2019-10-17 13:43:43)
People lent thousands of pounds to a company which was founded by the Grand Designs presenter. -
Pound's gains erased amid Brexit deal jitters (BBC Business 2019-10-17 12:48:56)
Sterling jumps at first on news of a deal, but falls back after the DUP reiterates its opposition. -
Exchange rates: Why has the value of the pound jumped? (BBC Business 2019-10-17 11:14:30)
A simple guide to how currency is valued and what it means for your finances. -
Pound gains as Johnson says Brexit deal reached (BBC Business 2019-10-17 11:04:36)
Sterling jumps at first on news of a deal, but loses some ground as the DUP reiterates its opposition. -
Dior apologises for using China map without Taiwan (BBC Business 2019-10-17 10:05:25)
The French luxury brand was criticised for using a map that didn't show the island claimed by China.