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Butlin's: 1,000 jobs at risk when furlough ends (BBC Business 2020-09-20 07:08:12)
The holiday camp firm expects workers to take paid or unpaid leave once the government scheme ends. -
TikTok: Trump says Oracle deal for video app 'has my blessing' (BBC Business 2020-09-20 04:55:45)
The president says the bid by Oracle and Walmart would protect the data of TikTok users in the US. -
'I still spend so much time on the kids - that needs to change' (BBC Business 2020-09-19 23:34:20)
Sarah Dahia from Australia takes us through her week during the coronavirus pandemic. -
British Airways accused of snubbing refund request (BBC Business 2020-09-19 23:29:11)
A passenger is told she had accepted vouchers, although BA's website did not list them as an option. -
‘Another lockdown would be disastrous for our business’ (BBC Business 2020-09-18 21:03:40)
Restaurants and pubs are concerned new coronavirus restrictions could spell the end of their businesses. -
TikTok and WeChat: US to ban app downloads in 48 hours (BBC Business 2020-09-18 13:57:04)
The ban on downloading the apps in the US takes effect on Sunday unless President Trump intervenes. -
Liam Fox still in running for WTO chief as race narrows (BBC Business 2020-09-18 12:00:30)
The ex-international trade secretary is in the final five for World Trade Organisation job. -
Jo Malone denounces her former brand's John Boyega decision (BBC Business 2020-09-18 11:00:40)
The British perfumer says removing actor John Boyega from his own advert was "utterly despicable". -
Admiral boss gives staff £10m as retirement farewell (BBC Business 2020-09-18 10:31:57)
"Saying thank you to all Admiral staff in this way is the right thing to do," says David Stevens. -
UK DIY sales soar but clothing stores fall behind (BBC Business 2020-09-18 07:43:03)
The amount of retail sales continued to climb in August, but some sectors are still struggling. -
UK retail sales boosted by DIY spending (BBC Business 2020-09-18 06:17:13)
Retail sales volumes in August increased by 0.8% when compared with July, according to new figures. -
Thomas Cook's Chinese owner sees sunny horizons (BBC Business 2020-09-18 01:24:18)
Fosun has plans for concept stores, new resorts and a lifestyle platform for the travel brands it owns. -
No new 2p or £2 coins to be made for 10 years (BBC Business 2020-09-17 23:09:13)
Coin mountains in storage mean The Royal Mint has no plans to produce any more for a decade. -
Rail nationalisations may be coming down the track (BBC Business 2020-09-17 23:08:35)
Control of certain struggling franchises could be handed back to the government, sources say. -
'Nearly two-thirds' of workers commuting again, says ONS (BBC Business 2020-09-17 22:15:45)
Some 62% reported commuting to work last week, according to the Office for National Statistics. -
Brexit: Hauliers' meeting with Michael Gove 'a washout' (BBC Business 2020-09-17 21:04:57)
The Road Haulage Association says there was "no clarity" on border checks after the transition period. -
Coronavirus: Singapore and Thailand added to England's 'quarantine-free' list (BBC Business 2020-09-17 18:08:40)
But those coming from Slovenia and Guadeloupe to England and Scotland will now have to quarantine. -
How e-commerce is exploding in South Africa (BBC Business 2020-09-17 17:06:25)
E-commerce has been one sector that has boomed in South Africa during the pandemic. -
Lionel Messi wins nine-year fight to trademark his surname (BBC Business 2020-09-17 15:17:33)
The European Union's highest court rules in favour of the footballer after a nine-year legal battle. -
Tom Watson hired by gambling giant Paddy Power as adviser (BBC Business 2020-09-17 14:35:26)
Labour's former deputy leader - who has campaigned for tougher gambling laws - joins Paddy Power owner.