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More work needed to create green jobs, report says (BBC Business 2021-11-29 00:02:24)
Efforts to create "green jobs" need to intensify if the government is to meet its target, a report says.
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More than 17 million have used buy now, pay later services (BBC Business 2021-11-29 00:01:53)
Interest in buy now pay later options is surging, with growth fastest among users in their 40s and 50s.
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Covid: Shoppers asked to respect new mandatory mask rules (BBC Business 2021-11-28 16:05:20)
The British Retail Consortium says people should show consideration to store workers and other shoppers.
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Covid: BA suspends Hong Kong flights amid crew quarantine (BBC Business 2021-11-28 11:18:48)
The airline has temporarily stopped flights after more of its staff were forced to isolate.
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737 Max: Boeing refutes new safety concerns (BBC Business 2021-11-26 22:02:57)
Critics claim publicly available data shows worrying failures on the 737 Max since its return to service.
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Black Friday on track to beat last year's sales (BBC Business 2021-11-26 18:46:15)
Analysts say this year's sale will be the biggest to date, but retailers won't offer as many discounts.
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Black Friday tipped to hit record sales (BBC Business 2021-11-26 14:35:04)
Analysts say this year's sale will be the biggest to date, but retailers won't offer as many discounts.
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UK car output suffers worst October for 65 years (BBC Business 2021-11-26 12:03:18)
Chip shortages lead to production dropping to the lowest level recorded for October since 1956.
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Covid: Shares hit as new variant rattles investors (BBC Business 2021-11-26 11:02:27)
Airlines and oil firms see big falls as markets worry about the possible impact of the new variant.
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Protesters hit Amazon buildings on Black Friday (BBC Business 2021-11-26 10:00:38)
Strikes or protests are planned in 20 countries, on one of the busiest days of the year for retail.
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Poorest face food crisis amid fertiliser shortage (BBC Business 2021-11-26 09:10:19)
The boss of the world's largest fertiliser producer says gas prices are responsible for higher food prices.
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Covid: Airlines' share prices plunge on new variant (BBC Business 2021-11-26 08:53:55)
BA-owner IAG and EasyJet see their shares fall ahead of a suspension of flights from six countries.
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Browns of Chester: How a city is coping without Debenhams (BBC Business 2021-11-26 06:08:58)
Browns of Chester served the city for 241 years before it closed when the chain collapsed in May.
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Chinese tech giant Tencent told to suspend new app roll outs (BBC Business 2021-11-26 05:47:32)
It comes as China's technology industry regulator reviews compliance with new privacy rules.
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Black Friday: 'Harder to give big, headline discounts' (BBC Business 2021-11-26 00:12:42)
Steve Finch of toy retailer bopster, explains the pressures his firm is under for Black Friday this year.
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'I don't need a new TV, but I'll probably get one' (BBC Business 2021-11-26 00:03:49)
Black Friday is back and Americans, flush with Covid cash, are going out to spend.
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Watchdog questions effectiveness of Kickstart job placement scheme (BBC Business 2021-11-26 00:02:59)
It is unclear whether the placement scheme for 16-24 year olds is working, says National Audit Office.
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Ghosn affair: The forgotten man in the Nissan scandal (BBC Business 2021-11-26 00:02:00)
Wife of a former Nissan boss on trial in Japan says he is a forgotten victim of the Carlos Ghosn affair.
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Black Friday spending set to soar despite fewer deals (BBC Business 2021-11-26 00:01:10)
Analysts say this year's sale will be the biggest ever, but struggling retailers won't offer as many discounts.
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Coronavirus variant fear sparks Africa travel curbs (BBC Business 2021-11-25 23:04:39)
Six southern African countries are put on the red list, amid "deep concern" over a new variant of the virus.