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November 5, 2018
Softbank chief stands by Saudi ties after Khashoggi murder

Softbank chief stands by Saudi ties after Khashoggi murder

Image copyright Getty Images The head of Japanese tech group Softbank has condemned the murder of a journalist by Saudi security forces, but said his company must continue to work with Riyadh. In his first public comments since Jamal Khashoggi was killed, Softbank chief Masayoshi Son said his firm had a “responsibility” to the Saudi …

November 5, 2018
Brexit uncertainty hits Brittany Ferries’ bookings

Brexit uncertainty hits Brittany Ferries’ bookings

Image copyright BF UK holidaymakers are delaying booking Channel crossings for next summer amid concerns about the consequences of Brexit, Brittany Ferries has said. Forward bookings were down between 4% and 5% from some of its regular customers, the company said. Nigel Wonnacott from Brittany Ferries said people were worried about the impact of Brexit …

November 5, 2018
Make drivers pay for fuel in advance, says police chief

Make drivers pay for fuel in advance, says police chief

Image copyright Getty Images Service stations should make drivers pay for fuel in advance to prevent theft, a top police officer says. Petrol firms had made it too easy to drive off without paying because they wanted to entice motorists into their shops, said Simon Cole of the National Police Chiefs’ Council. About 25,000 people …

November 5, 2018
Xi Jinping pledges to cut Chinese import tariffs

Xi Jinping pledges to cut Chinese import tariffs

Image copyright Getty Images China has promised to further cut import tariffs and open its economy as it tries to address criticisms that its trade practices are “unfair”. In a speech at a Shanghai trade expo, President Xi Jinping also made a robust defence of the global free trade system which he said was “under …

November 5, 2018
New car sales fall again in October, say manufacturers

New car sales fall again in October, say manufacturers

Image copyright Getty Images Sales of new cars in the UK recovered slightly in October, although they were still down on a year previously. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders (SMMT), sales fell to 153,000 units during the month, down about 3% year on year. It is an improvement on September, when …

November 5, 2018
Real Living Wage rises to £9 an hour

Real Living Wage rises to £9 an hour

Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionPeople need to earn more to meet their basic needs, says Living Wage Foundation director Tess Lanning. Those lucky enough to work for an employer who has voluntarily signed up to the real Living Wage are set for a 2.8% pay rise this week. For the first …

November 5, 2018
Self-employed face high debt levels, says charity

Self-employed face high debt levels, says charity

Image copyright Getty Images The tendency for more and more workers to become self-employed is leaving thousands of people deeply in debt, according to a charity. The Money Advice Trust said that nearly a quarter of those contacting them last year had debts of more than £30,000. The Trust, which runs Business Debtline, also said …

November 5, 2018
The first date that created a £10m company

The first date that created a £10m company

Image copyright Simon Dawson Image caption The couple met thanks to a dating website The BBC’s weekly The Boss series profiles different business leaders from around the world. This week we speak to Radha Vyas and Lee Thompson, founders of travel firm Flashpack. When Radha Vyas went on a first date with a man she …

November 5, 2018
Frances Bishop: ‘I learnt more as a barmaid than at university’

Frances Bishop: ‘I learnt more as a barmaid than at university’

Former Apprentice contestant Frances Bishop doesn’t think higher education is for everyone. In fact, she says dropping out of uni and working behind a bar helped her build the Pud Store, a successful designer childrenswear boutique. She’s had to think creatively – she can’t sell clothes via a website because brands don’t want discounted stock …

November 5, 2018
US unleashes “toughest ever” sanctions on Iran

US unleashes “toughest ever” sanctions on Iran

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Protesters demonstrated outside the former US embassy in Tehran on Sunday The US will unleash its “toughest ever” sanctions against Iran on Monday following a wave of protests across the oil-rich country. The Trump administration is reinstating all sanctions removed under the 2015 nuclear deal, targeting both Iran and …

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