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Airline axes Gatwick bag handler
Leisure airline Monarch terminates its contract with Swissport, one of the baggage-handling companies at Gatwick airport, after weekend chaos.
Warm weather hits British Gas profit
British Gas and owner Centrica report a sharp drop in profits for the first half of the year due to warmer weather.
Argentina defaults for second time
Argentina has defaulted on its debt - for the second time in 13 years - after last-minute talks in New York with a group of bond-holders end in failure.
Lloyds profits hit by PPI charges
Profit at Lloyds Banking Group falls after it is hit by PPI mis-selling charges and a Libor rate-rigging settlement.
House price growth moderates in July
The growth in house prices is starting to moderate, according to the UK's biggest building society, the Nationwide.
Glazers in £88.7m Man Utd share sale
Manchester United's US owners will pocket about $150 million by selling more of their shares in the club on the New York Stock Exchange.
Eurozone inflation falls to 0.4%
The eurozone inflation rate has fallen to its lowest level since the height of the financial crisis, adding pressure on the European Central Bank to intervene again.
New guidance on delivery charges
The UK government unveils new principles aimed at tackling "ridiculous" delivery charges faced by shoppers living in remote areas.
New EU sanctions hit top Putin aides
A former judo sparring partner of Vladimir Putin is among three of the Russian president's close aides on a new EU sanctions list.
Shell sees 'robust' profits rise
Oil giant Royal Dutch Shell describes its performance as "robust" after its second-quarter profits more than doubled.
Diageo sales hit by China slowdown
Drinks giant Diageo reports a fall in net sales after being hit by a slowdown in China and other emerging markets.
The FTSE 100 gets off to a strong start in early Thursday trading, boosted by a strong crop of results from blue-chip companies.
Russia told to pay Yukos investors
Russia is ordered to pay about $2.5bn to former shareholders in defunct oil group Yukos by the European Court of Human Rights.
Sony's profits jump on sales of PS4
Sony reports better-than-expected profits for the first quarter, helped by robust sales of its PS4 gaming console and a weak Japanese currency.
Portuguese bank in 3.6bn euros loss
Portugal's troubled lender, Banco Espirito Santo, reports a bigger-than-expected loss of 3.6bn euros for the first six months of the year.
Samsung profit hit by phone slowdown
Profits at Samsung Electronics fall 20% in the second quarter, hurt mainly by a slowdown in smartphone sales and a strong Korean currency.
India's Tata set to invest $35bn
Tata, India's biggest business group, is set to invest $35bn over the next three years in areas including retail and defence.
Bank backtracks on burlesque ban
A circus group which was denied a Santander business bank account because its showgirl and burlesque acts posed a "moral problem" has now been offered the account.
Apology over Turtles '9/11 poster'
Paramount Pictures apologises over a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles poster featuring the characters jumping from an exploding skyscraper alongside the release date of 11 September.
Energy firms to 'double' margins
The big six energy firms are set to double their profit margins over the next year, according to estimates by the regulator, Ofgem.
HSBC closes some Muslims' accounts
HSBC bank writes to Finsbury Park Mosque and other Muslim organisations around the UK giving them notice their accounts will be closed.
Personal insolvencies in sudden jump
There has been a sudden jump in the number of individuals becoming insolvent, in the steepest rise since 2010, according to government figures.
US economic growth surges by 4%
The US economy grew by 4% in the second quarter, according to a preliminary reading by the US Department of Commerce, beating expectations.
Fastest growth in Spain since 2007
Spain's economy is growing at its fastest quarterly rate since the end of 2007, but it is also facing a deflation threat.
New banker rules 'could hurt London'
Bank of England plans to penalise badly-performing bankers could put London at a disadvantage as a financial centre, says banking industry body BBA.
The 'mistake' behind a top handbag firm
Baggit is one of India's most well-known handbag brands. Founder Nina Lekhi explains how it was created "by mistake".
The bakery in the middle of a desert
Why two Spanish sisters are growing wheat and baking bread in one of the most arid regions of Spain.
Business gurus answer your questions
Three business investors answer our readers' questions about how they judge whether or not to invest in a business venture.
World Cup ads boost ITV profits
The World Cup and a revival in advertising revenues boost profits at the broadcaster ITV.
Ecclestone 'to settle' bribery case
Lawyers for Bernie Ecclestone say the Formula 1 boss is ready to pay a German bank 25 million euros ($34m; £20m) to settle a court case against him.
LA Clippers sale 'can go ahead'
A US judge rules that the LA Clippers basketball team can be sold, despite the objections of banned co-owner Donald Sterling.
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Argentina in denial over debt dispute
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Russia sanctions: Who will be hurt the most?
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The reindeer herders battling a mine
The reindeer herders fighting an iron ore mine in northern Sweden
The tech firm helping a tough area
The tech firm helping San Francisco's tough Tenderloin area
Shakespeare's Globe: Theatrical laboratory
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VIDEO: The rise and rise of video blogs
Members of the 'millennial generation' are finding ways to earn a living from skills they learned not at school, but on social media.
VIDEO: Piano maker Steinway eyes Asia growth
One of the world's best known piano manufacturers, Steinway, is seeing a rise in demand from Asian countries such as China.
VIDEO: Centrica boss defends gas prices
Centrica's Chief Executive Sam Laidlaw has told the BBC gas use is down as result of warmer weather, but has batted off criticism that bills could be reduced further because of lower wholesale prices.
VIDEO: Cable 'felt safe' in driverless car
Driverless cars are set to take to the roads in the UK from next January, they will guided by a system of sensors and cameras.
VIDEO: New tech opens doors for jobseekers
New technology is opening up whole new careers to young jobseekers who may be having difficulty getting into more established professions.
VIDEO: Taiwan firms struggle with succession
Not many family businesses in Taiwan find it so easy to hand over the reins, especially companies started during the boom years of the country's industrialisation.
VIDEO: HSBC closes Muslim groups' accounts
HSBC bank has told three Muslim organisations that they are to have their accounts closed.
VIDEO: Making money out of social media
Samira Hussain reports from New York on the opportunities opened up by technology that did not even exist a few years ago.
VIDEO: Airlines 'don't make enough money'
As well as the aviation disasters of recent months, airlines are being affected by aggressive competition and economic uncertainty.
VIDEO: What price for free wi-fi?
How businesses hope to learn more about us by offering free wi-fi.
VIDEO: Green lobby dismiss fracking 'hype'
Friends of the Earth say that renewable energy and energy efficiency are more effective solution to UK energy problem than fracking
VIDEO: Strike 'will jeopardise holidays'
A strike over staffing and pay by thousands of passport workers 'will jeopardise holidays', says Paul McGoay of the Public and Commercial Services Union(PCS).
VIDEO: 'Passion' is the key to good blogging
The BBC's Sameer Hashmi talks to the woman behind the successful Bollywood blog MissMalini.com.
VIDEO: The facts about global travel
BBC News looks at the facts about global travel.
VIDEO: Senegal farmers get cow tracker tech
Cattle rustling in sub-Saharan Africa comes at a huge economic and human cost. In rural Senegal, tracking cows using mobile phone tech could help.
VIDEO: Can Tunisia stamp out smuggling?
High tariffs on many goods in Tunisia make it profitable to bring everything in across the border, as Leana Hosea reports.
VIDEO: Osborne: GDP figures 'major milestone'
The Chancellor George Osborne has said that GDP figures showing the economy is now 0.2% ahead of its pre-crisis peak are a "major milestone".
VIDEO: Is Ramadan too commercial?
Many Pakistanis are complaining that Ramadan has become too commercial over the last few years, and is losing its true spirit.
VIDEO: The toughest cop on Wall Street
Benjamin Lawsky, Superintendent of the New York State Department of Financial Services, is known as the toughest cop on Wall Street.
VIDEO: Mumbai's disappearing Parsi cafes
Mumbai's grand old Parsi cafes have long been a symbol of the city's diverse cuisine and culture, Sameer Hashmi looks at why they are dying out.
VIDEO: Bill Gates talks Africa with the BBC
Bill Gates calls for an improved audit of international aid in Africa, to ensure it achieves its aims.
VIDEO: Uncertain time for Malaysia Airlines
The future of Malaysia Airlines depends on what its biggest shareholder, the government, wants to do says an industry analyst.
VIDEO: The tale of the pub with no power
Bad weather left a Kent pub without power over Christmas, the landlord has been compensated for loss of earnings as power companies change the rules on payments for people whose power is cut off
VIDEO: 'Cheesegrater' construction complete
Building work is completed on the tallest skyscraper in the City of London.
VIDEO: Wine fraudster to be sentenced in US
Rudy Kurniawan, who manufactured phony vintage wine in his kitchen, will be sentenced for fraud on Thursday.
VIDEO: Facebook profits surge on mobile ads
Facebook has reported a 138% jump in net income in the second quarter on booming advertising revenue.
VIDEO: Apple profits up on iPhone sales
Apple reports quarterly profits of $7.75bn up 12%, helped by strong sales of its iPhone.
VIDEO: Saudi Arabian stock market opens up
Saudi Arabia's stock market will open up to foreign investors for the first time.
VIDEO: Questions over flight path oversight
The loss of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 has raised questions over how flight paths are regulated.
VIDEO: Software firm's recruitment trouble
Plans to set up Wales' first software university are being prepared by businesses concerned about a skill shortage in hi-tech industries. Simon Powell of Eysys describes his recruitment problems
VIDEO: Goods held in port for wealthy client
Mark Lobel reports on foreign investors re-building ties with Iran in anticipation of an easing of trade restrictions on the country.
VIDEO: 'I couldn't get a taxi... so I created an app'
Brazilian Tallis Gomes explains how a failed attempt to hail a cab drove him to create smartphone app Easy Taxi.
VIDEO: The oddities of the City of London
The Corporation of London is the body that runs the City and is a quirk of centuries of history.
VIDEO: Indonesia's cheap fuel challenge
Indonesia's next president faces challenges including cutting the country's controversial fuel subsidies.
VIDEO: Man sets sights on Argentina's debt
Argentina is set to default in less than two weeks unless it reaches a deal with holders.
VIDEO: Drones homing in on wildlife poachers
Civilian drones are being tested across Africa's game reserves in a hi-tech battle with poachers threatening the continent's wildlife tourism industry.
VIDEO: How safe is the 'internet of things'?
Increasingly, technology companies are integrating the internet with other devices, such as household appliances or cars. But are there security risks?
VIDEO: Malaysia Airlines' future questioned
Analysts are questioning whether Malaysia Airlines can recover from two tragic disasters this year.
AUDIO: Osborne on pensions advice plan
Chancellor George Osborne discusses a new initiative to supply savers with free independent pensions advice.
VIDEO: Creating a world class sat-nav firm
How Michal Stencl created one of the world's biggest sat-nav companies in Slovakia.
VIDEO: Akubra hats: Keeping it in the family
For more than 130 years one family has been making Australia's most famous range of hats - Akubra.
VIDEO: Mayor: Not helpful for me in my role
The banking scandals in recent years are "not helpful for me in my role", says the Lord Mayor of London.
VIDEO: Piracy alerts to be sent to households
Warning emails are to be sent to people who are downloading music and films illegally.
VIDEO: Nigeria's boom leaving many behind
Nigeria is booming, but a vast gap still exists between the growing middle-class and other Nigerians.
VIDEO: Zambia's dynamic Chinese romance
China and Zambia have strong trade and business links, but the romance has not been without controversy.
VIDEO: Delhi's Commonwealth Games legacy
The Commonwealth Games in Delhi four years ago provided the city with world class facilities, but there is criticism that the legacy was not worth the cost.
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