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Image copyright Hira Hanif Image caption Hira Hanif worked all the way through her studies as she launched her legal career As a new generation of students settle into university life, many will be prepared for years of hard work – not just studying, but part-time jobs. And for some, the employment can be as […]

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption China’s exports have fallen, especially to the US, with whom it is locked in a so-called trade war China’s economy has been slowing for the better part of the past decade, but a recent run of poor data has prompted fresh concerns. What is making investors nervous, and how

Image copyright Joanna Sim Image caption Joanna Sim is part of a passionate Peloton tribe Joanna Sim is a self-confessed member of the Peloton cult. She gets up at 05:00 for the company’s classes. She writes about them on her blog for working parents. She doesn’t just like Peloton, she says, she loves it. “It’s

Image copyright Amazon Amazon has announced that its virtual assistant Alexa will soon be able to mimic the voice of the actor Samuel L Jackson among other celebrities. The firm intends to charge a fee for the feature, with each voice costing $0.99 (80p). The company has also refreshed its range of Echo speakers, adding

Image copyright AFP Image caption Kristalina Georgieva (left) succeeds Christine Lagarde (right) as IMF head Bulgarian economist Kristalina Georgieva has been selected as the new managing director of the International Monetary Fund. Ms Georgieva, who was previously chief executive of the World Bank, becomes the first person from an emerging economy to lead the IMF.

Image copyright Puris Image caption Tyler Lorenzen When Tyler Lorenzen first started to sell protein powders derived from peas he received some “odd looks”. As a former professional athlete – he was with the NFL’s New Orleans Saints until 2011 – he knew a lot about nutrition and believed in pea protein, but had trouble

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Ceramics are used in all kinds of products, including cars and smartphones Ceramics are everywhere – not just on your table but in your car engine, your mobile phone and your wi-fi. Though Stoke-on-Trent’s ceramics industry has suffered a decline, new research and development could be starting to push

Image copyright Centre:mk Image caption Centre:mk is celebrating its 40th birthday A shopping centre that was opened by Margaret Thatcher and was the location for a Cliff Richard pop video is marking 40 years. Centre:mk was the UK’s biggest shopping centre when it was built in Milton Keynes – the new town which was only

Image copyright EPA Image caption The German subsidiary believes that by filing for insolvency it can save its national brands Thomas Cook’s German subsidiary has announced it is filing for insolvency in an attempt to save its national brands after the collapse of the UK parent company on Monday. Almost 100,000 holidaymakers are travelling with

Image copyright Juul Kevin Burns, chief executive of vaping firm Juul, has stepped down, amid growing concerns around the health risks of vaping and legal action. The firm has also announced it will withdraw all US advertising. Mr Burns will immediately be replaced by KC Crosthwaite, former chief growth officer at tobacco giant Altria, Juul