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• Are we stockpiling in case of a no-deal Brexit? (2019-02-21 00:38:04)
  How many of us are stockpiling groceries, in case of a no-deal Brexit?
• Olives pitting US against EU in global trade fight (2019-02-21 00:32:57)
  Are US tariffs on Spanish olives a pretext for a bigger challenge to world trade?
• City centres 'could become ghost towns' (2019-02-21 00:25:20)
  Shop closures will become the norm unless the government supports struggling retailers, MPs say.
• Nestle and Epic pull YouTube ads over abuse claims (2019-02-21 00:00:52)
  Several big firms pull ads after they appear next to sexualised comments left on children's videos.
• Samsung reveals Galaxy Fold and S10 5G (2019-02-20 20:13:58)
  The "luxury" foldable-screened phone can run up to three apps at once when opened up into tablet mode.
• Could Huawei threaten the Five Eyes alliance? (2019-02-20 18:06:15)
  Different views about the threat posed by the Chinese firm pose risks to the intelligence alliance.
• Bolsonaro proposes pension overhaul for Brazil (2019-02-20 18:03:06)
  Reforming Brazil's retirement system is considered critical to the country's economy.
• Sainsbury's shares dive after Asda merger put in doubt (2019-02-20 17:07:29)
  Shares in Sainsbury’s dive 15% after the competition watchdog casts doubt on its plan to buy Asda.
• Trump seeks to recoup 'wasted' California high-speed rail funds (2019-02-20 16:47:00)
  The administration plans on ending funds for what Mr Trump calls a "failed" California rail project.
• 'Sustained' drone attack closed Gatwick, airport says (2019-02-20 14:42:25)
  Gatwick's decision to suspend operations was taken after a risk assessment with police, authorities say.
• UBS fined €3.7bn in tax fraud case (2019-02-20 13:00:15)
  The Swiss bank is found guilty of helping French clients hide billions from French tax authorities.
• Just Eat to ban takeaways given rating of zero for hygiene (2019-02-20 12:08:00)
  It comes after the BBC found Just Eat was featuring restaurants plagued with cockroaches and mice.
• Billionaire Ambani risks jail over missed Ericsson payments (2019-02-20 10:54:41)
  Reliance Communications failed to comply with a court order to pay the money by 15 December last year.
• Laura Ashley profit warning as sales slump (2019-02-20 10:32:30)
  The retailer said it made zero profit for the last six months of 2018 as sales fell 4.2%.
• Lloyds PPI bill grows £750m to £19.4bn (2019-02-20 08:09:45)
  The company has been trimming costs and closing branches.
• Sainsbury's-Asda merger in jeopardy (2019-02-20 07:17:13)
  A merger between Sainsbury's and Asda could be worse for shoppers, warns the competition watchdog.
• Cyber-thieves set sights on hijacking payment data (2019-02-20 07:00:49)
  Cyber-crime gangs are injecting their own code on to websites to steal payment data, an annual study suggests.
• Drone no-fly zone to be widened after Gatwick chaos (2019-02-20 02:03:46)
  It will be illegal to fly a drone within three miles of an airport, following drone disruption at Gatwick.
• When class sizes fall so does teachers' pay (2019-02-20 01:01:27)
  International study from OECD suggests that cutting class sizes often means lower pay for teachers.
• Gender pay gap grows at hundreds of big firms (2019-02-20 00:03:56)
  The pay gap has widened at one in four firms that have revealed their figures ahead of the deadline.
• Ford scales back in South America (2019-02-19 22:27:45)
  It will close a factory in Brazil after more than 50 years, following major cuts in Europe.
• Trade war: Trump says no 'magical date' for US-China deal (2019-02-19 20:54:55)
  The comments come as US and Chinese officials rush to clinch a deal ahead of a 1 March deadline.
• House launches probe of US nuclear plan in Saudi Arabia (2019-02-19 17:32:17)
  A government report says the US is rushing to transfer sensitive nuclear technology to Saudi Arabia.
• UK farmers promised 'no deal' protection (2019-02-19 16:51:10)
  Michael Gove has promised to protect farmers from cheap food imports.
• Karl Lagerfeld, iconic Chanel fashion designer, dies (2019-02-19 16:07:45)
  The fashion world pays tribute to the giant, who was working right up until his death.
• Asda sales growth slows amid 'challenging' trade (2019-02-19 14:56:51)
  Sales growth eased at the UK's third largest supermarket chain as Brexit uncertainty affected shoppers.
• Estonia orders Danske Bank branch to shut (2019-02-19 14:51:23)
  The bank's Tallinn branch has been at the centre of a money-laundering scandal.
• Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel fashion designer, dead at 85 (2019-02-19 12:22:39)
  Superstar fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld dies, aged 85, in Paris, French media report.
• Rail firms say pre-paid ticket issue 'now resolved' (2019-02-19 11:20:57)
  Passengers were not able to collect pre-paid tickets from machines across the country.
• UK employment hits another record high (2019-02-19 10:57:01)
  A record 32.6 million people were in work between October and December, official figures show.
• Rail customers 'unable to collect pre-paid tickets' (2019-02-19 09:18:20)
  Rail companies have been advising customers to travel with their ticket confirmation email.
• Honda confirms Swindon car plant closure (2019-02-19 08:51:06)
  The firm says the move is due to global changes in the car industry and has nothing to do with Brexit.
• Kimbolton Fireworks ceases trading after 55 years (2019-02-19 08:38:35)
  It supplied fireworks for the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
• Replacing failed shops 'won't save city centres' (2019-02-19 08:22:36)
  Authorities should try to attract high-paying office jobs to revive the High Street, a think tank says.
• HSBC profits hit by China slowdown (2019-02-19 07:16:03)
  Profits at Europe's largest bank rise by less than forecast after a challenging end to 2018.
• Female mechanic helps women learn about cars (2019-02-19 00:45:19)
  Louise Baker says women shouldn't mind getting dirty and enjoy working with cars.
• 'People use storage for life events' (2019-02-19 00:04:18)
  "We have to be mindful of the moments in life our customers are in," says storage boss Anthony Paine.
• How Brexit hit the pound in your pocket (2019-02-19 00:03:52)
  The value of the pound has changed a lot over the past three years - making us all a little poorer.
• Could hackers 'brainjack' your memories in future? (2019-02-19 00:03:25)
  A decade from now, memory-boosting implants could be available commercially, but at what risk?
• Fast fashion: 'Penny on a garment' to drive clothes recycling (2019-02-19 00:00:18)
  Clothing brands and retailers should pay per item to fund a £35m annual recycling scheme, MPs say.
• Ren Zhengfei described the arrest of his daughter as politically motivated. (2019-02-18 22:04:23)
  Ren Zhengfei described the arrest of his daughter Meng Wanzhou, the company's chief financial officer, as politically motivated.
• Huawei founder: 'No way US can crush us' (2019-02-18 22:04:23)
  Ren Zhengfei described the arrest of his daughter Meng Wanzhou, the company's chief financial officer, as politically motivated.
• The US cannot crush us, says Huawei founder (2019-02-18 22:00:01)
  Ren Zhengfei tells BBC that Huawei will survive despite security concerns and the criminal case against his daughter.
• Ren Zhengfei: Huawei's reclusive founder (2019-02-18 17:41:30)
  When Ren Zhengfei started Huawei in 1987 little did he know it would become a global telecoms giant.
• Honda set to close Swindon car plant (2019-02-18 15:14:50)
  The carmaker is set to announce the closure of its Swindon plant in 2022, jeopardising 3,500 jobs, sources say.
• Flybmi won't be the last airline failure, say analysts (2019-02-18 13:39:16)
  The airline's collapse follows a string of European failures as a perfect storm hits the industry.
• Manchester United: Saudi Arabia prince Mohammed Bin Salman denies takeover bid (2019-02-18 11:01:17)
  Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman's media minister has denied reports linking him with a £3.8bn takeover of Manchester United.
• Train firms want overhaul of ticket system (2019-02-18 08:50:09)
  Rail operators' proposals could see an end to the traditional peak and off-peak fares structure.
• Balmoral Tanks loses 'price-fixing' court case (2019-02-18 07:33:09)
  Aberdeen-based Balmoral Tanks loses court battle over £130,000 fine imposed by competition authority.
• Late-paying big firms 'should get public contract bans' (2019-02-18 06:43:59)
  Small business leaders want big companies to prove they pay their suppliers on time before winning government deals.
• Huawei risk can be managed, say UK cyber-security chiefs (2019-02-18 03:22:55)
  UK intelligence chiefs reportedly conclude the Chinese tech giant Huawei can bid for telecoms projects.
• Saudi Arabia signs $20bn in deals with Pakistan (2019-02-18 02:53:17)
  The huge investment comes as Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman seeks to shore up Saudi's Asian allies.
• Stores accused of 'watering down' bottle deposit scheme (2019-02-18 02:32:50)
  Campaigners say retailers want fees to only apply to smaller containers, rather than all plastic bottles.
• NatWest worker told customer 'vegans should be punched' (2019-02-18 01:22:50)
  A NatWest worker said he felt vegans were forcing their beliefs on him but the bank apologised for his outburst.
• Facebook needs regulation as Zuckerberg 'fails' - UK MPs (2019-02-18 00:39:18)
  The House of Commons publishes its report into fake news with some strong criticism of Facebook.
• Brexit: Will Brits living in the EU still get healthcare? (2019-02-18 00:16:50)
  A reader asks about state healthcare for UK nationals in EU countries.
• Brexit: Will Britons living in the EU still get healthcare? (2019-02-18 00:16:50)
  A reader asks about state healthcare for UK nationals in EU countries.
• How sending handwritten letters created a $1bn firm (2019-02-18 00:03:55)
  Technology company Celonis got its first business customers by writing them letters by hand to stand out from the crowd.
• Tax-free childcare helps just a fifth of families (2019-02-18 00:03:42)
  Why aren't more parents signing up for a scheme that provides extra money towards the cost of childcare?
• Train operators call for fare shakeup (2019-02-18 00:01:27)
  Tap-in, tap-out fares could be expanded beyond London, according to plans drawn up by rail operators.
• Porsche warns UK customers of Brexit price rise (2019-02-17 14:29:27)
  The German carmaker asks new UK customers to agree a possible 10% price rise under a no-deal Brexit.
• Passengers seek flights after Flybmi ceases operations (2019-02-17 06:45:35)
  Travellers tell the BBC they cannot get home after the UK regional airline went into administration.
• Pension contribution hike to hit pay packets (2019-02-17 03:59:32)
  The potential impact on workers with auto-enrolled pensions is "quite substantial", says an expert.
• How Lidl learnt to be less German in the UK (2019-02-17 01:14:01)
  Ronny Gottschlich, the former boss of Lidl, explains how the German discounter grew in the UK.
• Quadriga: The cryptocurrency exchange that lost $135m (2019-02-17 00:41:33)
  When Quadriga's founder died he left behind a mystery: what happened to millions in cryptocurrency?
• UK regional airline Flybmi ceases operations (2019-02-16 22:12:31)
  The carrier has gone into administration, blaming fuel price rises and uncertainty over Brexit.
• Airline Flybmi ceases operations (2019-02-16 19:17:09)
  British regional airline Flybmi files for administration and cancels all flights
• Chancellor Philip Hammond's visit to China not going ahead (2019-02-16 12:18:50)
  It comes amid reports a speech by the UK's defence secretary has caused upset in China.
• 'Killer car seats' sold online for £8 (2019-02-16 00:42:18)
  The illegal car seats have appeared for sale online, although sites say listings have been deleted.
• The community that rejected Amazon (2019-02-15 23:08:12)
  Amazon's plans for a campus in Long Island City bitterly divided a community grappling with rapid change.
• Private probation firms in Wales and south west in administration (2019-02-15 15:05:42)
  Unions say they had warned about the "disastrous privatisation programme" four years ago.
• Vogue Brazil exec quits over 'slave party' criticism (2019-02-15 13:53:07)
  Fashion Director Donata Meirelles has been criticised for party photos said to "evoke slavery."
• Brumadinho dam collapse: Eight arrests at Brazil's Vale (2019-02-15 12:32:03)
  Employees at mining giant Vale are arrested amid a criminal probe into the dam break that killed 166.
• US-China trade talks break up without deal (2019-02-15 12:07:50)
  The US says "very difficult issues" remain unresolved with talks due to resume in the US next week.
• Which banks do customers love or hate? (2019-02-15 11:20:54)
  The UK's competition body lists the top, and bottom, rated banks for customer satisfaction.
• Millennium & Copthorne struggles to recruit EU staff (2019-02-15 11:07:49)
  Millennium & Copthorne says its London hotels are facing difficulties in recruiting EU workers.
• UK retail sales bounce back in January (2019-02-15 10:24:05)
  Clothing discounts helped retail sales to rebound sharply last month, official figures show.
• Hotel chain struggles to recruit EU workers (2019-02-15 08:56:16)
  Millennium & Copthorne Hotels says a shortage of European workers has hit its profits.
• RBS warns of Brexit harm as profits double (2019-02-15 08:55:44)
  Profits jump at the bank, but it warns the economy faces a heightened level of Brexit uncertainty.
• RBS annual profit doubles to £1.6bn (2019-02-15 07:13:10)
  The bank, which is still majority owned by the taxpayer, sees annual profits rise sharply.
• Sexual harassment: 'I was terrified to report it' (2019-02-15 00:00:42)
  In the wake of the #MeToo movement, apps are helping victims gather and share evidence.
• Meet the tech entrepreneurs tackling sexual harassment (2019-02-15 00:00:42)
  In the wake of the #MeToo movement, new apps are helping victims gather and share evidence.
• How the chocolate bar became a million dollar idea (2019-02-14 23:57:24)
  The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst explains how the chocolate bar became a million dollar idea.
• Amazon cancels New York City campus plan (2019-02-14 17:09:47)
  The internet giant hit local opposition over more than $2bn in subsidies it had been promised.
• Death certificate price to rise sharply (2019-02-14 14:46:26)
  The price hike from £4 to £11 will have a big impact on relatives requiring multiple copies.
• Death certificate to treble in price (2019-02-14 14:46:26)
  And many families need multiple copies making the price hike from £4 to £11 even more onerous.
• JP Morgan creates first US bank-backed crypto-currency (2019-02-14 14:38:49)
  The US investment bank has created the JPM Coin to handle wholesale payments for some clients.
• Butlers in the Buff wins trademark case (2019-02-14 14:08:28)
  A company that provides scantily-clad beefcakes to serve at parties wins a dispute over its name.
• Patisserie Valerie rescue saves 2,000 jobs (2019-02-14 12:39:03)
  The cake chain and sister brand Philpotts have been bought out of administration, saving 117 shops.
• Property repossessions 'lowest since 1980' (2019-02-14 11:12:25)
  Low mortgage rates and a less aggressive attitude from lenders means fewer are having their homes seized.
• Patisserie Valerie's managers rescue chain (2019-02-14 11:11:05)
  Irish investment firm Causeway is backing the buy-out of the High Street coffee and cake chain.
• Airbus scraps A380 superjumbo jet as sales slump (2019-02-14 11:03:38)
  The aircraft manufacturer ends production of the superjumbo after key buyer Emirates cuts order.
• Brexit 'monster' urges Dutch to prepare (2019-02-14 10:36:28)
  The Dutch government tweets out a furry creature warning to firms about the impact of Brexit.
• German economy narrowly avoids recession (2019-02-14 09:16:43)
  The economy has been hit by a slowdown in the global economy and problems in the car sector.
• Airbus says A380 superjumbo production will end (2019-02-14 06:55:30)
  The aircraft manufacturer will cease production of its giant jet after key buyer Emirates cuts orders.
• Why did the Airbus A380 fail? (2019-02-14 05:54:18)
  It was billed as the future of air travel, but airlines increasingly saw the jet as too big and inefficient.
• Former Apple lawyer charged with insider trading (2019-02-14 03:03:38)
  Gene Levoff is accused of engaging in insider trading on several occasions between 2011 and 2016.
• Brexit: What trade deals has the UK done so far? (2019-02-14 01:57:27)
  The UK says it want to replicate the EU's trade agreements "as far as possible".
• Carlos Ghosn and Japan's 'hostage justice' system (2019-02-14 00:22:30)
  Critics say the pressure to confess is immense and there is no real presumption of innocence.
• The fashion models struggling with a life of debt (2019-02-14 00:10:02)
  Models travel between fashion capitals for the chance to appear on the catwalks, but many will go home without pay and more debt.
• Forget love: This is how to find your perfect partner (2019-02-14 00:09:31)
  Wouldn't it make sense to take a more rational approach to choosing your perfect partner?
• Valentine's Day: This man devised a formula for finding love, and followed it (2019-02-14 00:09:31)
  Wouldn't it make sense to take a more rational approach to choosing your perfect partner?
• Morrisons faces women's equal pay action (2019-02-14 00:00:40)
  If the legal challenge succeeds, female workers could receive back pay averaging £15,000, lawyers say.
• Name checks on payments face delay (2019-02-14 00:00:23)
  The system aimed at preventing fraud could start up to 18 months later than expected.
• Google outlines $13bn US investment (2019-02-13 20:17:21)
  The announcement comes amid concerns about slowing US business spending.
• Utilitywise goes into administration (2019-02-13 19:04:23)
  The Newcastle-based energy broker failed to attract enough investment to cover its liabilities.
• Profits slide at Mike Ashley's business (2019-02-13 15:17:44)
  The founder of Sports Direct's company accounts shed light on the sale of Newcastle United.
• May challenged on 'rip-off' energy cap pledge (2019-02-13 14:51:55)
  An MP reminds the PM of her call to end to rip-off energy prices, but tells her 2.5 million people were now in fuel poverty.
• Electrician wins asbestos case against Vauxhall (2019-02-13 13:57:39)
  John Carey is in line for a £1m payout after his wife developed cancer from washing his work clothes.
• Huawei: New Zealand needs us like rugby needs the All Blacks (2019-02-13 11:50:26)
  Huawei's new advertisement claims its technology is as vital to New Zealand's 5G roll out.
• Ford warns no-deal Brexit would be 'catastrophic' (2019-02-13 11:35:36)
  The carmaker says it will do "whatever is necessary", following a report it could move production abroad.
• Price of flats fell in England last year, says Land Registry (2019-02-13 11:26:16)
  The cost of a semi-detached houses rose the fastest, but the overall pace of house price growth slowed.
• UK inflation falls to two-year low in January (2019-02-13 11:12:56)
  Falling energy prices push inflation to 1.8% in January, from 2.1% the previous month, official figures show.
• Steve Morgan: Redrow founder wins case against Daily Mail (2019-02-13 09:40:05)
  The newspaper has apologised after falsely accusing Redrow founder Steve Morgan of "greedy" practices.
• German think tank calls for EU to make Brexit concessions (2019-02-13 09:37:08)
  The IFO Institute warns German business is "suffering already" from uncertainty about the UK's exit.
• Belgium flights cancelled for on Wednesday amid strike (2019-02-13 09:06:59)
  There are no flights in or out until at least 22:00 on Wednesday night due to a national strike.
• Belgium flights cancelled on Wednesday amid strike (2019-02-13 09:06:59)
  There are no flights in or out until at least 22:00 on Wednesday night due to a national strike.
• Trade war: Trump 'could extend' deadline for deal with China (2019-02-13 02:38:33)
  The comments come as US and Chinese officials rush to clinch a deal ahead of a 1 March deadline.
• Brexit healthcare worries for Brits in Spain (2019-02-13 00:10:04)
  British pensioners in Europe worry about healthcare costs in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
• Japan turns to tech to cut long working hours (2019-02-13 00:09:31)
  Overwork is a longstanding problem in Japan and companies are turning to technology for solutions.
• Hotels train staff to spot human trafficking (2019-02-13 00:07:16)
  The check-in desks of hotels are becoming the front line for detecting victims of human trafficking.
• Valentine's Day: Japan falling out of love with 'obligation chocolates' (2019-02-13 00:06:10)
  Some women in Japan are moving away from the custom of giving 'obligation chocolates' to male colleagues.
• Crackdown on young celebs in gambling ads (2019-02-13 00:05:03)
  Cartoon figures and young stars will be banned from many adverts in a bid to protect children.
• Brexit doubts leave firms 'hung out to dry' (2019-02-12 22:31:28)
  With less than 50 days until Brexit, critical questions remain, says the British Chambers of Commerce.
• 'I was in the taxi and he put his hand on my knee' (2019-02-12 19:12:11)
  As taxi drivers face the prospect of extra criminal checks, one woman tells of being assaulted by her driver.
• Trump says second government shutdown unlikely after deal reached (2019-02-12 18:30:57)
  Mr Trump says he is "not happy" about the border security deal but does not expect a second shutdown.
• Belgium flights cancelled for a day amid strike (2019-02-12 16:45:25)
  There will be no flights in or out for 24 hours from 21:00 GMT on Tuesday due to a strike.
• 'Ideas are worthless, execution matters' (2019-02-11 00:09:50)
  StockX founder Josh Luber says entrepreneurs just need to put "one foot in front of the other".
• Brexit: How could it affect the fashion industry? (2019-02-11 00:03:04)
  Brexit may mean buying your favourite brand could cost you more. Here's why.
• Goldman Sachs' role in the 1MDB scandal - in 300 words (2019-02-10 07:16:58)
  The firm is facing legal action after helping to raise money for Malaysia's state development fund.
• What effect has Brexit had on the UK economy? (2019-02-10 01:51:01)
  The prolonged uncertainty of the "Brexit fog" seems to be leaving its mark on prosperity.
• Sweets industry stands firm against sugar backlash (2019-02-10 00:40:53)
  How is the world's biggest trade fair for sweets adapting to a growing backlash against sugar?
• 747: How the jumbo jet shaped 50 years of flight (2019-02-09 04:43:38)
  Fifty years since the Boeing 747's first flight, BBC Rewind looks back on how the jumbo jet changed aviation and global travel.
• The art dealer making jewellery from e-waste (2019-02-08 21:02:37)
  Eliza Walter works at an art gallery, but in her spare time she makes sustainable jewellery.
• Equine flu: What is the cost to horse racing? (2019-02-08 20:30:11)
  Racing faces its biggest financial crisis in 18 years, being forced to close down due to equine flu.
• 'How a smartphone saved my mother's life' (2019-02-08 00:04:31)
  The smartphone is becoming a powerful medical tool that can diagnose a growing number of conditions.
• The real-life Marie Kondos who will come to your home (2019-02-07 00:11:57)
  Meet the women around the world who are making tidying up and decluttering into a career.
• Mexican economic plan aims to cut migration to the US (2019-02-07 00:07:01)
  While Donald Trump wants to build his wall, Mexico's new president wants less of his countrymen and women to want to go to the US.
• David Malpass: Who is Trump's pick for World Bank president? (2019-02-06 19:00:49)
  The Trump administration has nominated economist David Malpass as World Bank president. Who is he?
• Patisserie Valerie: Unravelling the history of the café chain (2019-02-06 00:04:51)
  There never was a founder called Valerie, instead a Belgian husband and wife team. Ben Morris speaks exclusively to the couple's niece.
• Can anyone make HMV successful? (2019-02-05 13:33:29)
  Three retail industry experts give their views on the future of the iconic music retailer.

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