
VIDEO: Using Facebook to get a pay rise
BBC News speaks to the creators of Smarpshare, who want employees to become brand ambassadors for their firms.

Used car buyers ‘need more support’
Better protection is needed for consumers buying used cars, says a commission studying the high level of complaints against the sector.

Elections highlight economic divisions in Brazil
Brazil’s election highlights huge economic disparities

Banana splits as Chiquita chops deal
Shareholders in US banana distributor Chiquita vote against a merger deal with Irish rival Fyffes in favour of a higher offer.

Canada’s former deputy PM: Attacks not like 9/11
In the wake of a deadly attack this week in Canada, traders have been forced to reconcile the potential of increased terrorism.

After big miss, will activists circle Amazon?
Any underperforming company can come under attack from activists. Hedge funds ponder whether Amazon is next.

Ukraine-Russia ‘consensus’ over gas
Ukraine and Russia find “consensus” on a deal to end their gas dispute, according to the boss of Ukraine’s state gas firm.

Strauss-Kahn’s business partner dies in suicide
Thierry Leyne, a banker and partner of Dominique Strauss-Kahn, died in an apparent suicide life, The New York Times reports.

Hailo says Uber blocked investors
After pulling out of the US, taxi app Hailo complains that rival Uber is blocking potential investors from offering funding.