US Fed cuts interest rates again

The US central banks lowered rates for only the second time since 2008

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Global climate change strikes get underway

About 4,000 strikes are being held around the world, starting in Australia.

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Tensions increase over Saudi oil attack

The race is on to restore Saudi’s oil facilities to full capacity

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Countries present their progress on climate change pledges

The UN climate summit wraps up in New York

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Democrats launch formal Trump impeachment inquiry

US Democrats have opened a formal impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump

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CEO of vape giant Juul steps down

The chief executive of vaping firm Juul has stepped down

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Democrats push ahead with Trump impeachment inquiry

White House 'tried to cover up details of Trump-Ukraine call' according a whistleblower

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US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo subpoenaed

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo subpoenaed over Ukraine.

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Communist China at 70

China is celebrating 70 years since the People's Republic was established, in 1949.

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China celebrations take a dark turn

A day of grief in Hong Kong as a protester is hit by a live bullet

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US to impose new tariffs on European Union goods

The World Trade Organisation rules in favour of the US

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Apple's immigrant workers 'crucial', says boss

Tech giant Apple voices support for child immigrants

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Prince Harry sues UK tabloids in phone-hacking claim

The prince has begun legal action against the owners of the Sun and the Daily Mirror.

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General Motors strike hits US economy

A strike by 50,000 workers at General Motors is now in its third week

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IMF and World Bank warn of deteriorating global outlook

Today the World Bank published its World 2020 Development Report

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Trump threatens to "wipe out" Turkish economy

How vulnerable is the Turkish economy to an economic assault?

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Thirteenth round of US-China trade talks under way

China and the US resumed trade talks in Washington against heightened diplomatic tension

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US postpones next tariff hike after China trade talks

The US has agreed to suspend its next tariff hike on Chinese imports

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Japan counts costs of deadly floods

With 40 deaths and 110,000 rescuers mobilised, Japan is reeling from Typhoon Hagibis

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Is a Brexit breakthrough imminent?

EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier said details must be agreed by the end of Tuesday.

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Could the UK be getting close to a Brexit deal?

Could the UK be getting close to a Brexit deal and what compromises will be made?

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The UK and EU reach new deal on Brexit

Prime Minister Boris Johnson now has to get the draft agreement through Parliament.

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Protests erupt over the jailing of Spanish separatists

Fresh clashes between riot police and protesters have broken out in Barcelona

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Curfew in Chile amid violent riots

Protests continue in Chile despite the government ordering another overnight curfew

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Brexit bill 'in limbo' as MPs reject timetable

MPs backed the Withdrawal Agreement Bill - but minutes later voted against the timetable.

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Facebook's Zuckerberg grilled over Libra currency plan

He's tried to reassure sceptical US lawmakers over the safety of proposed currency.

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Raging wildfires in California

Nearly 180,000 people are without power and hundreds have been evacuated.

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Why does Facebook want its own news service?

Facebook has revealed a news tab that it says will help promote journalism

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Virgin Galactic rockets on New York Stock Exchange

The company offering tourist flights to space rose as much as 10% on its debut

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Boeing CEO appears before the US Senate

Boeing chief executive Dennis Muilenburg is quizzed by the Senate Commerce Committee

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California wildfires threaten Reagan library

A new blaze near Los Angeles is getting closer to the library in Simi Valley

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Trump impeachment inquiry enters a new public phase

The US House of Representatives has passed a resolution to proceed with the inquiry

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TikTok owner scrutinised over Musical.ly deal

TikTok's Chinese owner is reportedly undergoing a national security investigation

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Uber's losses top $1bn

We find out why investors are falling out of love with the tech company

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Nobel Prize winner talks trade and inequality

The latest Nobel prize winner for economics talks about her new book.

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Softbank's first quarterly loss in 14 years

The boss of Softbank has admitted poor judgement in relation to its investment in WeWork

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Good news for Disney

Disney posts strong financial results ahead of the Frozen II premiere

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Brazil's former President, Lula, released from jail

Brazil's former President, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, has been freed from jail.

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Chinese firm plans British Steel rescue

Chinese firm Jingye promises to rescue British Steel which employs 4,000 people

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Is the force with Disney's streaming service?

The entertainment giant launches into the crowded world of online video services

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Trump impeachment inquiry grips America

Wednesday's hearings were broadcast live and uninterrupted by the major TV news networks

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BRICS countries hold annual summit in Brazil

The countries represent 40% of the world's population and a third of global output

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Apple bans vaping apps

From today the Apple app store will no longer include vaping apps

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Hong Kong Polytechnic University Standoff

Dozens of protestors have left the Polytechnic after more violent clashes with police.

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Juul faces mounting state lawsuits in US

At least five lawsuits filed against e-cigarette maker for allegedly targeting minors

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Are US markets worried about impeachment?

US Federal Reserve sees tentative signs that trade tensions with China have eased.

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OneCoin lawyer found guilty in 'crypto-queen scam'

Mark Scott found guilty for his role in OneCoin, co-founded by Dr Ruja Ignatova

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Huawei says latest US ban based on 'innuendo'

US telecommunications regulators have declared Huawei and ZTE national security threats.

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Uber loses London licence

Uber will not be granted a new licence to operate after repeated safety failures

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Life expectancy in the US decreases

Life expectancy in the US has now decreased three years in a row.

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Hong Kong bill threatens to strain relations with China

Donald Trump signs a bill into law expressing US support for Hong Kong protesters

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Concerns of a major economic slowdown in India

India's latest growth figures are out later today, what next for the country's economy?

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Mercedes-Benz owner Daimler announces 10,000 job cuts

The move follows a downturn in worldwide sales and the onset of electric cars.

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Trump puts fresh tariffs on Argentina and Brazil

Steel and aluminium exports from the two countries will be subject to the tariffs.

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Google's co-founders step down from parent company

Larry Page and Sergey Brin will leave their roles as Alphabet CEO and president

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US treasury secretary demands countries drop digital tax plans

US Treasury Secretary Mnuchin urged countries to suspend plans for digital services taxes

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Democrats announce articles of impeachment against Donald Trump

President Trump has hit back at Democrats in the House of Representatives.

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Australian wildfires cause unprecedented danger

International crews fight blazes

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Former head of the Federal Reserve, Paul Volcker, dies

Aged 92, Mr Volcker was one of the giants of American economic policy

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US, Canada and Mexico sign NAFTA replacement deal

The USMCA bill is the replacement for NAFTA, which has been in place for over 25 years.

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Boeing 737: US regulator knew of crash risks

The US safety regulator admits it was a 'mistake' to allow aircraft to continue flying

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Conservatives win big majority in UK election

We consider the economic and business implications of the Conservatives' UK election win.

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Boeing suspends 737 Max production

The American aircraft builder has destabilised suppliers that make parts for the 737 Max.

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Muslim world leaders arrive for Kuala Lumpur Summit

Islamaphobia, persecution and discrimination will be discussed.

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US House of Representatives votes on Trump impeachment

We go live to Capitol Hill with the vote result expected as we are on air

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Three dead as thousands defy India protest ban

Sweeping protests against new Citizenship law in India

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Boeing astronaut ship stalls in orbit

The Starliner launched successfully but then suffered technical problems.

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Boeing replaces CEO amid 737 safety concerns

US plane maker Boeing has replaced its CEO in the wake of two deadly crashes.

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Review of the Year plus Smart Cities

Editor Martin Webber looks back at the big business stories of 2019.

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Changing World of Work

How technology and attitudes play a growing role in an increasingly diverse workforce

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The role of business in social justice

Can businesses help create a more equal society?

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Bek Air plane crashes in Kazakhstan

Bek Air plane comes down near Almaty airport

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Ex Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn flees Japan for Lebanon

Mr Ghosn was awaiting trial in Japan over financial misconduct.

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Rights of Nature and aerotoxicity

Join Tamasin Ford and Mike Powell for two special reports

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Morocco special

Morocco is a land of economic contrasts. But Business Matters discovered much more

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Former Olympus chief executive defends Carlos Ghosn

Michael Woodford has defended Ghosn for fleeing Japan

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Global stocks react to US strike which kills Iranian general

The global stock market response to the US strike that killed Iran's top military general

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What will Iran do next?

Iran has vowed "severe revenge" for the death of General Qasim Soleimani

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Oil surges as Iran strikes US targets in Iraq

Iran launches airstrikes against US military targets in Iraq - oil and stocks react.

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Oil and stocks fluctuate after Iraq airstrikes

Oil price and stock market reaction to Iran's airstrikes on US military targets in Iraq.

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Trudeau believes missile downed Ukranian jet

Evidence suggests that an Iranian missile downed a Ukrainian jet on Wednesday near Tehran

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Northern Ireland to restart devolved government

Sinn Féin and the DUP have said they will re-enter devolved government at Stormont.

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Siemens develops Australian coal mine despite climate pressure

The German firm will proceed with a giant mining project in Australia despite protests.

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Will US and China end the trade war?

A deal is due to be signed - what is at stake?

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US and China sign the first stage of trade deal

Trade war rattled markets and weighed on the global economy.

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Donald Trump's impeachment trial begins

The 100 lawmakers of the US Senate were sworn in on Thursday as jurors.

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China's demographic timebomb

Economic growth hits a 30-year low as population growth slows to 1940s levels.

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Huawei chief fights extradition to the US

China's tech giant Huawei is accused of fraud and breaching sanctions on Iran

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President Trump impeachment trial begins

The Senate debates if President Trump abused his power

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Virus shuts down major Chinese city

We report on the latest and the guidance from the World Health Organisation

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Wuhan virus continues China's lockdown

We update you on the viral outbreak centred on Wuhan in China

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Chinese New Year overshadowed by Coronavirus

The BBC's Andrew Walker considers the potential economic impact of Coronavirus

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US warns against all travel to China

Concerns about China's coronavirus outbreak have heightened as the death toll rises to 81

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UK allows Huawei role in 5G networks

The UK has decided to let Huawei continue to be in its 5G networks but with restrictions

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Latest on the coronavirus outbreak

Nearly 6000 people have been infected.

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Coronavirus declared global health emergency by WHO

The outbreak continues to spread outside China.

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The UK has left the EU. So what now?

We consider the future for Britain and Europe.

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Coronavirus: China admits 'shortcomings and deficiencies'

Many companies in China remain shut after the Chinese New Year holiday

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Disney+ subscribers more than double since November

Over 26 million people have signed up since the launch of the streaming service.

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