Image copyright Ray Wells Image caption Ann Wojcicki co-founded 23andMe in 2006 The BBC’s weekly The Boss series profiles a different business leader from around the world. This week we speak to Anne Wojcicki, founder of genetic testing business 23andMe. If you ever worry that you and your siblings are not achieving enough in life, …
By James Graham & Daniele Palumbo & Kate McGough Radio 5live, Data Journalist, Breakfast TV Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionJohn Brailsford has been made redundant five times John Brailsford lost his job at Carpetright, in Wigan, after the chain decided to close nearly a quarter of its 400 shops. It was …
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Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Experts say former mine shafts could be used to grow food Abandoned coal mines across the UK could be brought back to life as huge underground farms, according to academics. Mine shafts and tunnels are seen as “the perfect environment” for growing food such as vegetables and herbs. The …
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Ted Baker founder Ray Kelvin famously refuses to show his full face in photos Staff at fashion group Ted Baker allege there is a culture of “forced hugging” by the firm’s founder and boss, which they are now demanding be ended. A petition, launched by an employee, also accuses …
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Not everyone can be a high achiever The “forgotten middle”, people who get average grades at school and who never shine in the office have been given a voice at the TED Women conference in Palm Springs. Social activist Danielle Moss Lee took to the stage to speak up …
The “humanisation” of dogs is driving a booming market in upmarket dog food, accessories and services. Source by [author_name]
Image copyright Reuters Image caption Mr Trump (front right) last met Mr Xi (front left) last year Chinese state TV says agreement has been reached with the US not to impose any additional trade tariffs after 1 January and talks will go on. It made the announcement after US President Donald Trump met China’s President …
Billionaire Mike Ashley, the founder of Sports Direct and owner of Newcastle United runs a sprawling retail empire – including sportswear brands, House of Fraser, Evans Cycles, lingerie firm Agent Provocateur, luxury fashion chain Flannels – and major shareholdings in Debenhams and French Connection. With many bricks-and-mortar stores struggling due to a combination of rising …
Image copyright PA Image caption Sir Terry Morgan in September 2017, when Crossrail’s Elizabeth line track was completed The chairman of the HS2 rail programme, Britain’s biggest infrastructure project, has told BBC News he expects to be sacked in the coming days. Sir Terry Morgan, who only took up the role four months ago, has …