VIDEO: India’s labour reforms anger unions
Labour law reforms giving small firms more freedom to hire and fire have prompted protests among union members in India.
VIDEO: Shopping online from a country cottage
For 2014, there is evidence to suggest more people than ever have shopped online, especially in rural areas where 9 out of 10 people shop online.
Apple ‘deeply offended’ by BBC story
Apple has said it is “deeply offended” by a BBC investigation into conditions for workers involved in manufacturing its devices.
Nigeria in new bid to defend naira
Nigeria’s central bank brings in further measures to support its currency, the naira, which fell to record lows this week.
VIDEO: Arora: ‘I took my culture with me’
Speaking from his shop and studio in Paris, Indian fashion designer Manish Arora talks about his success.
VIDEO: Botswana’s complex ecotourism trade
While much of the profits made from wildlife tourism in Botswana go to foreign-owned tourist operators, the biggest concern for some locals is poachers.
Hellmann’s drops eggless mayo case
The company that makes Hellmann’s mayonnaise, Unilever, is dropping its planned court case against an American company that makes an eggless variety.
Number in debt to energy firms rises
About 6% of domestic energy customers were in debt to their supplier in 2013, figures show, but energy firms still owe money to customers too.
Bank fine reduces public borrowing
A bank fine of £1.1bn for manipulating currency markets has helped government borrowing figures in November, official figures show.
Wonga customer wins fees challenge
Payday lender Wonga will refund the fees and interest charged to a customer whose outstanding loan has already been written off.