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Tesco considers sale of Thai and Malaysian operations
The UK's biggest retailer may sell its Thailand and Malaysia arms, which could be worth about £7bn.
Rise of SUVs 'makes mockery' of electric car push
Exhaust emissions from new cars have been increasing for the past three years, research suggests.
Investors withdraw £100m from UK property funds
Many have been shaken by the suspension of withdrawals from a leading property fund last week.
Polluting firms 'will be hit by climate policies'
Which business sectors will be winners and losers when, and if, climate change policies take affect?
General election 2019: Labour vows Budget 'to end austerity' in first 100 days
John McDonnell says Labour would "remake government" in a February Budget if it wins the election.
'If HS2 doesn't come to Crewe, what then?'
The demise of Crewe's railway industry has hit people hard. What are their hopes for the future?
Scottish private sector output expands, says RBS survey
A regular RBS survey suggests there are "some positive signs" for firms, after output grows in November.
China exports fall again as US trade war continues
The latest China trade data points to further signs of strain in the world's second largest economy.
General Election 2019: Johnson insists no NI-GB goods checks after Brexit
The PM says a leaked Treasury document that says there will be customs checks is "wrong".
Avanti starts running West Coast Main Line after Virgin franchise ends
The last Virgin train left Euston on Saturday evening, ending Britain's longest-running rail franchise.
Pensioner in £193,000 inheritance battle after sort code error
A 74-year-old had his share of an inheritance withheld after providing the wrong sort code number.
General election 2019: What to look out for on the economy
BBC Business Editor Faisal Islam looks at the economic issues at stake in the election.
Thomas Cook: 'They told me the money was safe'
Many angry Thomas Cook customers are still awaiting refunds for the holidays that never happened.
HMV faces the music in Christmas crunch test
Canadian Doug Putman rescued the UK music chain, but will the festive season make or break it?
How to have a more sustainable Christmas
From renting your tree, to sponsoring a turkey, a growing number of people are having a greener Christmas.
Bug busters: The tech behind new vaccines
A revolution in the way vaccines are developed is raising hopes of faster protection from deadly infections.
Macron pension reform: Why are French workers on strike?
Hospital staff, police and transport employees join France's biggest strike in decades - but what for?
Cambodia's bicycle firms face bumps in the road
The Asian nation has built up a bike building industry, but human rights concerns could put the brakes on growth.
Coral dredging: 'It's going to cause irreversible damage'
Cayman Islands campaigners are fighting to stop coral reefs being dredged for bigger cruise liners.
Why is the world's financial plumbing under pressure?
The Swift system has securely transferred data for decades, but faces growing geopolitical pressure.
How China-US rivalry is dividing the internet
Will the rivalry between China and the US accelerate the division of the internet into two halves?
Billionaire John Caudwell goes head-to-head with Labour's John McDonnell
John Caudwell goes head-to-head with the shadow chancellor after he stated that nobody needs or deserves to be a billionaire.
Saudi Aramco's eight decades of history
Saudi Arabia's state-owned oil giant Saudi Aramco traces its history back to the 1930s.
How the egg box became a million dollar idea
The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst explains how the egg box became a million dollar idea.
Lotus Evija: The £2.2m electric hypercar
The Lotus Evija goes into production next year and Click gets a look at what drivers can expect.
Raiding factories, freeing children
Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi has been freeing children from slavery for more than 30 years.
Missguided boss on Black Friday: 'If we don't play, we die'
The boss of fashion retailer Missguided discusses the importance of Black Friday.
How sticking plasters became a million dollar idea
The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst explains how sticking plasters became a million dollar idea.
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Billionaire John Caudwell goes head-to-head with Labour's John McDonnell
John Caudwell goes head-to-head with the shadow chancellor after he stated that nobody needs or deserves to be a billionaire.
Saudi Aramco's eight decades of history
Saudi Arabia's state-owned oil giant Saudi Aramco traces its history back to the 1930s.
How the egg box became a million dollar idea
The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst explains how the egg box became a million dollar idea.
Lotus Evija: The £2.2m electric hypercar
The Lotus Evija goes into production next year and Click gets a look at what drivers can expect.
Raiding factories, freeing children
Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi has been freeing children from slavery for more than 30 years.
Missguided boss on Black Friday: 'If we don't play, we die'
The boss of fashion retailer Missguided discusses the importance of Black Friday.
How sticking plasters became a million dollar idea
The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst explains how sticking plasters became a million dollar idea.
CEO Secrets: 'My success is all down to maths'
Timothy Armoo of Fanbytes explains how his success is grounded in a love of maths.
The YouTuber with 26 billion views
Brazil's Konrad Dantas, better know as Kondzilla, has the world's second most watched music video channel.
Black Friday: Do you know when you're being manipulated?
When it comes to Black Friday shopping deals, do you know when you're being manipulated?
John McDonnell: IFS have 'got it wrong this time'
The shadow chancellor was challenged after dismissing IFS comments about Labour's tax plans.
How the trampoline became a million dollar idea
The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst explains how the trampoline became a million dollar idea.
Mozilla co-founder: 'Don't hide things from your workers'
Mozilla boss Mitchell Baker says "don't hide things - even the scary, risky things" from your staff.
How the government raises money from you to pay for the services you use
Steph McGovern explains how the government raises money from you to pay for the services you use.
General election 2019: Labour pledges 'free broadband for the country'
John McDonnell said the party will bring free fibre broadband to every UK home by 2030 if it wins the election.
How trainers became a million dollar idea
The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst explains how trainers became a million dollar idea.
Life-like Russian androids and other news
BBC Click's Paul Carter looks at some of the week's best technology stories.
Could 'invisible barcodes' revolutionise recycling?
A pilot is in progress to see if invisible barcodes on packaging can improve recycling rates.
How do you update an iconic electric guitar?
How do you update an iconic product like the Fender Stratocaster electric guitar?
Adobe readies for the age of smart glasses and deepfakes
Richard Taylor looks at what is new at the LA Adobe Max Creative Conference for BBC Click.
Swine fever devastates China's pigs
China's pigs are being devastated by African swine fever which has now spread throughout the country.
PMC Bank: Indian customers protest after fraud investigation launched
Nearly a million Indians are left without full access to their bank accounts as police investigate alleged fraud.
How does America see its relationship with China?
Given a trade war, and South China Sea rivalries, how does the US see its relationship with China?
How the satnav became a million dollar idea
The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst explains how the satnav became a million dollar idea.
I followed my father's advice and became a billionaire
Serial entrepreneur Bhavin Turakhia shares his father's advice which he says has helped him to find success in business.
How instant noodles became a million dollar idea
The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst explains how instant noodles became a million dollar idea.
Boeing 'doesn't understand our grief'
Zipporah Kuria's father Joseph Waithaka was one of 157 people killed when a Boeing 737 Max crashed in March.
Netflix founder: 'Learn when to get out of the way'
You need to learn "when to get out of the way" as a start-up CEO, says Netflix founder Marc Randolph.
Plastic hangers are our little dirty secret, says designer
Fashion designer Roland Mouret hopes a new recyclable hanger will reduce wastage.
How the whistle became a million dollar idea
The BBC’s Aaron Heslehurst explains how the whistle became a million dollar idea.
Powerlist 2020: WorldRemit founder Ismail Ahmed tops list
From Somaliland to picking strawberries and becoming a fintech leader, Ismail Ahmed has topped the Powerlist 2020.
The founder of an over-50s dating app shares her secrets
The founder of a dating app for people over fifty shares her business advice with the BBC.
'I lost £4,000 in a call centre scam'
Doug Varey was offered security software which turned out to be a frightening and costly scam.
Syrians in Brazil: 'I am not a millionaire, but I will be'
Two Syrian refugee chefs hope their food businesses will make them millionaires in Brazil.
BA passengers: Cabin fumes affected our health
Passengers on a British Airways flight that filled with smoke mid-air say they're still having breathing difficulties two months on.
My way to stop boardroom infighting
CEO Gordon Wilson says his way to stop execs infighting is for people to open up about themselves.
Staff back at work in former Thomas Cook shops
Former Thomas Cook staff go back to work in their travel shops.
Turning Paris's underground car parks into mushrooms farms
Paris is renovating many of its underground car parks and some are now growing mushrooms.
How the speed camera became a million dollar idea
The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst explains how the speed camera became a million dollar idea.
What does the new £20 note look like?
The BBC's Simon Gompertz explains what the new £20 banknote looks like.
Brexit: Will the flower industry wilt or bloom?
Radio 1 Newsbeat follows a bunch of flowers on its journey from Europe’s largest auction to a florist in Kent.
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