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- One of the UK's biggest chains of music shops, HMV, has gone into administration. But as Brits fall out of love with buying CD's on the high street we want to know if it's the same where you live. How do you buy your music - in shops or online?
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As Heathrow Airport reports a record year for passenger numbers, we ask: Does the South East of England really need to make more room for more planes, and if so then where and when should it be built?BBC Business News shared a link.
The emerald green lawns of Qatar's Education City campus would serve nicely as football pitches. And that is pretty apt given it is home to an organisation that the sport has catapulted into public consciousness, writes Simon Atkinson.BBC Business News shared a link.
2013 is set to be another tough year for economic growth, and the tech sector is no exception. Entrepreneur Judith Clegg believes that this year is likely to see more companies from the US and the UK come together to expand their markets.BBC Business News shared a link.
London 2012 may be over, but the Olympics rolls on. Tokyo launches media offensive for 2020 at London press eventBBC Business News shared a link.
How much food do you waste? Coming up in World Business Report on the BBC World Service at 1730 and 2230G (1930G in Africa), we're discussing a new UK report which claims up to 50% of the world's food is wasted. We'll hear from India, where the problem is exacerbated by poor infrastructure and complex supply chains. Let us know your thoughts.BBC Business News shared a link.
Underpaid, exploited, and vulnerable. That's the International Labour Organisation's verdict today on life for millions of domestic workers - mainly women - around the world. Mike Johnson here, with you again for World Business Report on th...e radio later. Many are migrant workers; they might be cooks or childminders for families. But they're often not covered by labour laws which protect other workers. I'd like to hear what you think about this. Especially if you've had experience as a domestic worker yourself. What should be done to improve things?See MoreBBC Business News shared a link.
More trouble for Boeing. Mike Johnson here, back again presenting radio's World Business Report later. A fire's broken out on a 787 Dreamliner in Boston. This follows a string of technical problems for Boeing's high-tech showpiece plane. I'd like your thoughts on this. Some say problems like this are only to be expected in new planes. But how would you feel about stepping onto a Dreamliner now? Let me know.- Coming up in radio World Business Report @1730 GMT: The UK government launches the next phase of its healthy eating campaign, "Change4life", encouraging people to become aware of sale and sugar content in many foods. We get reaction from the food industry and ask if they're the tobacco industry of the future. Whta do you think? Looking forward to your comments.
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How do you make your money work for you? What are your top tips for personal investing in Africa for 2013? Are you considering stocks and shares? Or thinking about land? And what about government bonds? How risk averse are you? In ‘You...r Money’ on Tuesday 8th January between 1300 and 1400 GMT Paul Lewis and Lesley Curwen will be talking to Aly Khan Satchu, financial and investment analyst and author of the book ‘Anyone can be rich’ – what personal investment questions do you have for him?
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There's even more bad news for Switzerland's once revered financial sector, as the oldest bank in the country is forced to shut after a US investigation into tax evasion. We'll discuss Swiss banking's battered reputation on World Business Report on the BBC World Service at 1730 and 2230 GMT - can any banking secrecy be justified when governments are looking for new sources of tax revenue?BBC Business News shared a link.
'Your Money' this month wants to hear your stories and experiences of shock mobile phone costs. Have you been hit with a monster mobile phone bill after travelling abroad? Did you manage to challenge it with your mobile phone provider? We... look at how travellers can protect themselves against huge roaming charges when abroad. Can you top the 200,000 US dollar mobile phone bill that landed on the doorstep of one Miami woman or the 10,000 US dollar bill of a holiday maker after a 10 day trip to Israel? Join Lesley Curwen and Paul Lewis for 'Your Money' on Tuesday 8th January from thirteen to fourteen hundred hours GMT on the BBC World Service.See MoreBBC Business News shared a link.
Should every large city have 'free' public transport? Coming up on World Business Report at 1730 GMT, we hear from Tallinn, Estonia, which has just become the first European capital to offer free transport on buses and trams to residents. The Deputy Mayor tells us it's for environmental reasons - others have criticised the cost of the scheme. What do you think?- Coming up in radio World Business Report later: Is digital killing the disc? UK downloads of music, films and games topped the £1bn mark last year (US$1.6bn), accounting for a quarter of all entertainment sales. What does this mean for traditional shops? Can you see a future where the disc becomes obsolete? Keen to hear your views...
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Taster of Jim Rogers interview, full interview will be on BBC World Service's World Business Report at 1730 GMT- Coming up in radio World Business Report later...the US economy teeters on the edge of the fiscal cliff (the spending cuts and tax rises that autmatically come into force at the end of this year). We speak to Jim Rogers, the investor, businessman and co-founder with George Soros of the Quantum Fund, who says whether or not the fiscal cliff gets sorted is irrelevant in the long run. Mr Rogers says the US economy is headed towards financial armageddon because the government continues to spend too much, and public debt continues to grow. That's put the American economy into terminal decline. Do you think he has a point? Tune in @ 1730 on BBC World Service or catch a podcast of the programme here later.
- This week's Crossing Continents asks what the explosion in popular protest over a Chinese-backed copper mine says about changes in Burma and whether this is a test case for the government's commitment to democratic reforms.
A violent crac...kdown on the protestors was a stark reminder that the country's transition to democracy remains fraught with difficulties.
Some suspect the government acted to avoid scaring away foreign investors. Others say the brutal response shows Burma's military leaders are still in charge behind the scenes and that they are not prepared to tolerate any dissent which encroaches on their economic interests.
Meanwhile there is a rising tide of Sinophobia in a country which feels overshadowed by its powerful northern neighbour. How the mine dispute is resolved may provide vital clues about the future of Burma.
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- Jordan's economic turmoil (8 photos)World Business Report's Rob Young visits Jordan where deep economic problems are leading to unrest. Listen to his report on World Business Report at 1730 GMT on Thursday 27th January. — at Amman - Jordan.
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