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Why is China investing more in Europe?

Colm O’Regan explores the growth of Chinese foreign direct investment in Europe.

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Price of stamps to rise next month

Royal Mail says the rises are necessary to maintain the universal service.

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Royal Bank of Scotland losses more than treble to £7bn

The bank, which is 72%-owned by taxpayers, reports its ninth consecutive year of losses.

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BA owner IAG’s profits hit by weak pound

The owner of British Airways and Iberia reports higher profits, despite the impact of sterling’s weakness.

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Rate debate

A pay ruling triggers a passionate backlash about the rights of hospitality and retails workers.

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India police arrest ‘world’s cheapest smartphone’ firm boss

A distribution company says many of the 251 Freedom handsets it paid for have not been delivered.

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Why are Japanese workers being forced to go home early?

Japan is trying out a new scheme called Premium Friday. It lets workers go home early one Friday a month, in a bid to reduce suicide.

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How a paralysed man invented aids for disabled people

Paralysed after an accident, Rob Smith set up a firm making gripping aids for disabled people.

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One-armed DJ’s passion for music

Darren Marsh, who was born without his lower right arm, tells the BBC’s disability correspondent Nikki Fox about his passion for music.

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Don’t be a dinosaur

Technology advances mean work will never be the same again, say industry experts.