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Children working as riders for food delivery apps - BBC investigation

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A black-market trade in riders' accounts lets underage teenagers sign up for work, investigation reveals. http://dlvr.it/SypQQK

Nepal bans TikTok citing disruption to social harmony

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TikTok is under scrutiny over concerns that data could be passed to the Chinese government. http://dlvr.it/Syp7d0

Why businesses are pulling billions in profits from China

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Foreign businesses are pulling money out of China at a faster rate than they have been putting it in. http://dlvr.it/Syp7QF

'Tourists are rethinking their relationship with Earth'

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An increasing number of holidaymakers are picking more environmentally-friendly trips. http://dlvr.it/Syp7BZ

Avon to open physical shops in the UK for the first time

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The beauty brand made famous by its door-to-door sales slogan "Ding dong, Avon calling!" is changing tack. http://dlvr.it/Synkpg

Royal Mail fined £5.6m for missing delivery targets

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First and second class postal targets were breached by a "significant" margin, the regulator says. http://dlvr.it/Sym0mP

DP World: Australia sites back online after cyber-attack

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Work at DP World ports in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth were suspended on Friday due to a cyber-attack. http://dlvr.it/SyljjQ

Retail giants call for more abuse protection for workers

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Dozens of bosses at High Street firms and several MPs are calling for better protection for staff. http://dlvr.it/SylNFN

Welfare cuts worth billions planned by ministers

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The changes, affecting hundreds of thousands of people from 2025, would save £4bn in welfare payments. http://dlvr.it/SylN7v

Peter Nygard: Fashion mogul guilty of sex assaults

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The 82-year-old is still facing a trial in Montreal and extradition to the US. http://dlvr.it/SylN1J

Whitney Wolfe Herd: How the Bumble boss changed the dating scene

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Whitney Wolfe Herd is stepping down as chief executive at the end of the year after nearly a decade. http://dlvr.it/Syjskt

Ryanair: How a budget airline took off on TikTok

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Through comedy TikToks about its extra fees, Ryanair has attracted millions of likes and followers. http://dlvr.it/Syh7L6

Man Utd: Sir Jim Ratcliffe's minority stake close to being agreed

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Sir Jim Ratcliffe's deal to become a minority shareholder in Manchester United is expected to be agreed during this month's international break, possibly as early as next week. http://dlvr.it/Syg6ZX

Work near home: The co-working hubs for locals

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The decline of WeWork may not spell the end of co-working spaces, as local hubs seek to grow. http://dlvr.it/SyfGZN

Thai owner of Miss Universe files for bankruptcy

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Thailand's JKN Global Group bought the firm which runs the Miss Universe pageant a year ago for $20m (£16.4m). http://dlvr.it/SydhBd

Banks accused of dragging their feet over fraud refunds, says MP

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The accusation comes as new figures name individual banks and show how much money they refund to victims. http://dlvr.it/SydT6S

The woman who told the world Caramac had been axed

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The bakery owner's post was seen by millions before manufacturer Nestlé confirmed the news. http://dlvr.it/SydDlm

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak in hospital - reports

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The 73-year-old passed out at a business conference in Mexico City, according to reports. http://dlvr.it/SycXhn

John Lewis Christmas advert: Venus flytrap is the star as retailer rings the changes

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Unlike other ads that focus on glitz and glamour, John Lewis follows a boy and his Venus flytrap. http://dlvr.it/Syb4J9

Disney boss declares new era after job cuts

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The entertainment giant has been under pressure as its traditional movie and film businesses decline. http://dlvr.it/SyZsRM

Can AI cut humans out of contract negotiations?

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Tech firms are testing artificial intelligence that can negotiate contracts without the need for humans. http://dlvr.it/SyZsCM

RMT and train firms take step towards ending dispute

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Workers will vote on a pay deal that could halt 18 months of disruptive strike action. http://dlvr.it/SyZcFt

Legend of Zelda: Nintendo & Sony making live-action film

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Nintendo and Sony are teaming up to make the film, with Shigeru Miyamoto and Avi Arad at the helm. http://dlvr.it/SyYvMB

Global wine production falls to 62-year low in 2023

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Record low yields this year are due to bad weather in many of the world's biggest producers. http://dlvr.it/SyXQhW

Toys: Parents to buy late and give early this Christmas

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Pressure on family budgets could mean a late rush for Christmas gifts - but toy shops are back in favour. http://dlvr.it/SyXD2j

How WeWork’s founder flew too close to the sun

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The story of Adam Neumann and the rise and fall of WeWork reads more like a parable than a business story. http://dlvr.it/SyXCwT

What is the TikTok creativity program beta?

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The app is replacing the scheme with a new creativity program it claims will pay more to users. http://dlvr.it/SyWzWQ

Autumn Statement 2023: When is it and how will it affect me?

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Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is set to unveil the government's tax and spending plans. http://dlvr.it/SyWH1C

Italy to seize $835m from Airbnb in tax evasion inquiry

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Prosecutors say the firm failed to collect a 21% tax from landlords on rental income. http://dlvr.it/SyTnWd

Post Office to send and receive Evri and DPD parcels

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The service is expected to start in selected stores ahead of the peak Christmas delivery season. http://dlvr.it/SyTZlT

The floating desalination machines powered by the waves

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Desalination usually requires a lot of heat and power, but a new system just needs wave energy. http://dlvr.it/SyTZcz

Plan for 40% of train services to run during strikes

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Ministers hope minimum service levels for trains, ambulances and border security will start by Christmas. http://dlvr.it/SyTKzB

Boohoo breaks ethical pledge over making clothes

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The firm promised change in 2020, but the BBC has filmed staff squeezing suppliers after deals were agreed. http://dlvr.it/SySf4z

Tyson Foods recalls US nuggets after metal pieces found

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Tyson Foods has taken dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets off the shelves in nine US states. http://dlvr.it/SyR7mB

Football Manager 2024: How the franchise made millions

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As the studio celebrates its 20th edition, the people that make it tell the BBC how it has changed. http://dlvr.it/SyQypd

Annual oil and gas licences planned with net zero commitment required

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Projects will have to meet net zero targets, under the proposals to be outlined in the King's Speech. http://dlvr.it/SyQyj4

Musk says his new AI chatbot has 'a little humour'

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The AI tool, designed to have a cheeky tone to its writing, is not yet widely available. http://dlvr.it/SyQZ6m

One in 10 mothers with under-fours quit work over childcare, says charity

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A quarter of a million mothers with children under four have left their jobs, the Fawcett Society says. http://dlvr.it/SyQJxQ

Recharge Industries: Britishvolt buyer failed to pay UK staff for months

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An Australian firm which bought Britishvolt has not paid the firm's UK staff for the last four months. http://dlvr.it/SyPDCS

Sustainable fishing: The tech making it cheaper and greener

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Fishermen in Scotland and Indonesia are trialling new technology to improve their catch. http://dlvr.it/SyPD4S

How does your pay compare with other jobs?

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Use our interactive lookup tool to find out how pay has changed in your job. http://dlvr.it/SyMl5s

China and Australia: Frenemies who need each other

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Australia's Anthony Albanese is in Beijing this weekend for the first such trip in seven years. http://dlvr.it/SyMklH

US jobs growth cools more than expected in October

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The report from the Labor Department suggests America's run of stronger-than-expected job gains may be over. http://dlvr.it/SyMkMH

Everyone got duped by Sam Bankman-Fried's big gamble

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The dishevelled former wunderkind fooled Silicon Valley and stole billions from customers, a court found. http://dlvr.it/SyL6zj

Rain hits shops ahead of key Christmas season

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Wet weather dampened shoppers' appetites for visiting the High Street last month, figures show. http://dlvr.it/SyKl3t

Sainsbury's gains ground in battle with Aldi and Lidl

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The supermarket says people who used to shop only at the discounters are now coming to Sainsbury's too. http://dlvr.it/SyKQDB

New mothers faced energy meter force-fittings

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The first warrants granted for months to force-fit prepayment meters wrongly included new mothers' homes. http://dlvr.it/SyKPnS

Why are fewer women using AI than men?

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The use of artificial intelligence appears to have a significant gender imbalance. http://dlvr.it/SyKPJF

Shell posts $6.2bn profit as oil prices rise again

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The oil and gas giant makes $6.2bn between July and September as crude oil prices crept up again. http://dlvr.it/SyHGkM

M&S pulls Christmas advert post after Palestinian flag criticism

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M&S says sorry after a backlash claiming its advert depicted Palestinian flag colours in flames. http://dlvr.it/SyHGJ7