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Nigeria's reservation on Africa's free trade deal (BBC Economy 2018-05-25 11:22:08)
Why President Buhari of Nigeria is reluctant to sign the African Continental Free Trade Agreement.
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How the light bulb became a million dollar idea. (BBC Economy 2018-05-24 23:58:07)
The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst explains how the light bulb became a million dollar idea.
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The strawberry-picking robots coming to a farm near you (BBC Economy 2018-05-24 23:44:49)
Strawberry producers say they can't find enough humans to pick their fruit, so are robots the answer?
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Brexit: UK official warns EU over talks 'insult' (BBC Economy 2018-05-24 20:44:03)
A senior EU official describes the UK's negotiating position as a "fantasy", after talks in Brussels.
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Why is there a row about Galileo? (BBC Economy 2018-05-24 18:01:05)
Britain may be denied full access to the EU's Galileo satellite navigation system on security grounds after Brexit.
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Brexit: MPs say UK might have to extend customs union membership (BBC Economy 2018-05-24 14:52:49)
The Brexit select committee criticises the lack of agreement on trade arrangements.
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Brexit: minister David Gauke plays down £20bn customs forecast (BBC Economy 2018-05-24 11:34:36)
The government will try to keep the cost to business "as low as possible", David Gauke says.
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Retail sales bounce back in April (BBC Economy 2018-05-24 10:13:27)
Despite a rebound last month, consumer spending is expected to remain "lacklustre" this year.
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Trump administration launches vehicle import probe (BBC Economy 2018-05-24 03:36:44)
The investigation will see if vehicle imports threaten national security, which could lead to tariffs.
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Turkish lira rallies after emergency rate hike (BBC Economy 2018-05-23 17:28:38)
It comes after the currency hit a record low on fears the government will meddle with interest rates.
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Brexit: Technology-based customs system 'could cost £20bn' (BBC Economy 2018-05-23 16:04:49)
The technology-based system could cost more than the UK contributes as an EU member, MPs are told.
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Turkish lira dives against the dollar (BBC Economy 2018-05-23 14:27:23)
The Turkish currency hits a record low on fears over the government will meddle with interest rates.
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M&S boss says firm too 'inward looking' and 'corporate' (BBC Economy 2018-05-23 12:38:25)
The chief executive of Marks and Spencer says the company's culture has been too "inward looking" and "corporate".
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Rate rise chances dim as inflation falls (BBC Economy 2018-05-23 10:32:39)
The prospect of an increase in UK interest rates this year recedes after inflation dips in April.
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Rate rise chances dim after inflation fall (BBC Economy 2018-05-23 09:46:25)
Analysts say the prospect of a rate rise this year has receded after a fall in inflation.
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Marks and Spencer needs better stores, says chief executive (BBC Economy 2018-05-23 09:02:43)
Chief executive Steve Rowe says customers need to have a "better experience" when shopping in M&S stores
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Carney: Brexit has cost households £900 (BBC Economy 2018-05-22 16:57:45)
The Brexit vote has lowered growth by up to 2%, Bank of England Governor Mark Carney says.
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Is Trump administration losing the China trade war? (BBC Economy 2018-05-22 15:36:11)
The president prides himself on his deal-making, but the Chinese are claiming the upper hand.
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Is the Trump administration losing the China trade war? (BBC Economy 2018-05-22 15:36:11)
The president prides himself on his deal-making, but the Chinese are claiming the upper hand.
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Government borrowing fall raises scope for more spending (BBC Economy 2018-05-22 13:24:41)
Lower than expected government borrowing in April could give more scope for spending in the next Budget.