Latest headlines in Economy News
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Helium shortage: 'Prices just keep going up and up' (BBC Economy 2019-09-16 23:03:10)
Why is there a shortage of the precious gas and how is it affecting firms?
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Climate change: Germany's conservatives mull doubling air travel tax (BBC Economy 2019-09-16 14:49:17)
Only domestic flights will be affected, say the Christian Democrats, who govern in a coalition.
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Rise in teenage money mules prompts warnings (BBC Economy 2019-09-16 12:19:45)
Cases of 14 to 18-years-olds who have allowed their bank accounts to be used grows by 73% in two years.
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Oil prices soar after attacks on Saudi facilities (BBC Economy 2019-09-15 23:32:49)
Brent crude surged 19% as nervous traders speculated about the impact on global supplies.
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Saudi oil attacks: Iran condemns US 'deceit' after accusation (BBC Economy 2019-09-15 11:46:14)
The US had said that Tehran was behind drone attacks on two Saudi oil sites, not Yemeni rebels.
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Why thousands are flocking to corgi cafes (BBC Economy 2019-09-14 23:50:59)
Corgi cafes are all the rage, with these dog-themed businesses popping up across Asia.
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How bottled water became a million dollar idea. (BBC Economy 2019-09-12 23:21:44)
The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst explains how bottled water became a million dollar idea.
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How virtual reality is helping people with dementia (BBC Economy 2019-09-12 23:17:31)
Virtual reality is being used to help people with dementia revisit their past.
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Duchess of Sussex launches clothing line for women's charity (BBC Economy 2019-09-12 18:34:23)
The Duchess of Sussex launches her new clothing line in support of a charity helping women find work.
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Eurozone gets fresh help to bolster flagging growth (BBC Economy 2019-09-12 13:36:32)
The European Central Bank cuts a key interest rate and re-starts quantitative easing.
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Four-day work week unrealistic, says Labour-commissioned report (BBC Economy 2019-09-12 11:30:30)
A Labour-commissioned report says people should work fewer hours, but capping their hours will not work.
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Electric cars are coming: new models unveiled at Frankfurt Motor Show (BBC Economy 2019-09-12 11:23:25)
The Frankfurt Motor Show offers a first look at the some significant new electric cars: An 8-seat Mercedes, the affordable ID.3 from Volkswagen, and a car that drove all the way to show from China.
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Trump delays tariff hikes on Chinese goods ahead of talks (BBC Economy 2019-09-12 02:20:09)
The US president described the move as a "good will" gesture and comes ahead of fresh talks with China.
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'Women hit hardest by High Street job losses' (BBC Economy 2019-09-11 23:35:37)
Jobs in shops have disappeared, while new roles in warehouses have mostly gone to men, a study has found.
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China scraps some US tariffs ahead of trade talks (BBC Economy 2019-09-11 14:59:37)
Cancer drugs and animal feed are among the 16 US imports that will no longer be hit by higher taxes.
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London Stock Exchange gets £32bn Hong Kong bid (BBC Economy 2019-09-11 10:10:43)
The surprise move from the owner of Hong Kong's main share market threatens the LSE's own bid plans.
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California passes landmark gig economy rights bill (BBC Economy 2019-09-11 07:21:46)
The law would mean the likes of Uber and Lyft would have to offer holiday and sick pay.
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How to recover a lost Michelin star (BBC Economy 2019-09-10 23:37:39)
Restaurant owner David Moore says "don't ruin the business while chasing Michelin stars".
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What happens if you fall asleep in a self-driving car? (BBC Economy 2019-09-10 23:35:52)
If you fall asleep in a self-driving car, it will try to wake you - then stop, which could be in the fast lane. Thatcham Research wants regulation to prevent this danger.
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Wage growth stays strong as unemployment falls (BBC Economy 2019-09-10 10:00:42)
Earnings continue to outstrip inflation and the employment rate remains at a record high.