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Ex-Barclays executives face fraud trial over Qatar rescue

The Old Bailey trial of three top bankers over a 2008 Qatar fundraising is set to start on Monday. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2VnDjrN

Unilever promises to halve new plastic use

The manufacturer of brands such as Dove and Domestos says it will recycle more plastic than it sells. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/31QPjo5

What to do if you hate your boss

Almost one in 10 people don't get on with their bosses, but how should they handle it? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2AJsPcQ

'My home's freehold isn't worth the paper it's written on'

Denise Sullivan says restrictive covenants mean her freehold home is effectively a leasehold. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Oody9o

Harrogate: What happened when the shops left town

Harrogate is one of the UK towns most hit by retail closures, but the locals are rising to the challenge. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ok6bzO

Asia stocks drop as slowdown fears rattle investors

Stock markets in Asia joined a global sell-off on renewed worries about trade and the world economy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2oJdAxD

Burger King milkshake tweet 'encouraged' anti-social conduct

The fast food firm's post is banned by the advertising watchdog for encouraging anti-social behaviour. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2p57vvK

Japan delivers long-delayed consumption tax hike

The rise comes despite jitters the move will slow spending in the world's third largest economy. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2nfoZFe

Brexit: Government to reveal detailed plan for EU negotiations

It includes the legal text of an updated Brexit deal, including suggested "customs clearance zones" in Northern Ireland. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2o0Q8vs

Forever 21 files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

The troubled US fashion retailer said will exit most international operations in Asia and Europe. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2nMTVNa

Saudi Arabia to open up to foreign tourists with new visas

The push to attract foreign visitors is part of the kingdom's efforts to cut its reliance on oil. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2lxCPlB

China's economic slowdown: How bad is it?

The world's second-largest economy is growing at its slowest pace since the early 1990s. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2lPyVo3

Thomas Cook customers in shock over flight prices

People trying to find replacement flights told the BBC that in some cases prices have tripled. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2l23l6r

Thomas Cook: The much-loved travel brand with humble roots

The travel operator, which has collapsed after 178 years, began with a train trip from Leicester. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Ma88vP

Thomas Cook collapses as rescue talks fail

The tour operator's failure means more than 150,000 British tourists will need to be repatriated. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2V6WtlK

Thomas Cook set for last-ditch rescue talks

The tour operator will hold a crisis meeting with key players on Sunday morning in a final bid to avoid insolvency. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2Qm16tj

The work experience you can do in your pyjamas

Big companies are offering internships via the internet, but are they a valuable experience? from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/355Mdii

China to tap pork reserves as swine fever hits industry

The move comes as China, the world's biggest pork producer, struggles to contain a swine fever outbreak. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2IfEzId

Why 'hypebeasts' have fallen for Asian streetwear

Asian street fashion is growing in popularity around the world, helped by fashion bloggers and social media. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/32Pc0cw

Booking.com still duping customers, says watchdog

The consumer watchdog claims the website is still using 'pressure-selling' tactics. from BBC News - Business https://ift.tt/2LEoHkF