you're with worklife from bbc news.it plan approved by parliament, ben thompson has been finding out what businesses want from the latest deal. good morning from a damp city of london where business and investors and all of us are trying to work out what this weekend's vote means for them. the pound has been volatile but still no answers in terms of the question is this place has about brexit and whether or no deal exit from the eu is still potentially on the cards. with me is claer barrett, a personal finance editor at the financial times. we are no further forward with no more answers after a pretty volatile week for the pound. although there is great uncertainty about the deal that would have been voted on would have contained we would have liked it to have gone throughjust to would have liked it to have gone through just to get some certainty. we are stuck in this brexit holding pattern of business feeling they can't make decisions apart from negative ones. not to invest, not to hire staff, to cool their capital and

this is worklife from bbc news, with sally bundock and david eades. deja vu — we've been here before but could this be the week that westminster finally agrees on a brexit deal? live from london, that's our top story on monday the 21st of october. if at first you don't succeed, try and try again. we look at the chances of borisjohnson getting parliament to vote for his brexit deal. also in worklife: a special report on the online

bbc business pages. you're watching worklife.by reporting a profit. the company had been expected to make a loss but rising demand for electric vehicles around the world has helped boost its fortunes. have you been anyone? tesla? not moving. i have sat in a stationary one, looking at a screen. moving. i have sat in a stationary one, looking at a screenlj moving. i have sat in a stationary one, looking at a screen. i have been anyone with a boy racer and it can move! it is like being in a spaceship. note to 60 in three seconds or something? it sounds exciting. —— zero to 60. think of someone running a start—up and you're likely to visualise a millenial in a hoody running their first venture out of a garage. our next guest has turned that on its head and started her own business after quitting work at the age of 25 to raise her kids. fast forward a couple of decades, she decided to start her own beauty supplement business after experiments in her own kitchen with bone broth! maxine laceby, founder of absolute collagen, is with us n

this is worklife from bbc news, with sally bundock and tim wilcox. the clock is ticking, but will the eu agree to extend the brexit deadline. we weigh up the options. live from london, that's our top story on monday 28th october. a big brexit day both sides of the channel — uk mps vote later on the government's bid for a december 12th election, while eu ambassadors consider a brexit deadline extension. also in the programme. hong kong slips into recession as more than five months of protests take their toll on the asian economic powerhouse. and the entrepreneur in ghana whose science kits for kids, are inspiring the next generation of inventors. also, what's the bright idea? we'll talk to the boss of a lighting giant who claims he's making products that are smarter — and greener. so companies are attempting to go green — what are you doing to make your home and office more energy efficient? let us know — just use the #bbcworklife. hello and welcome to worklife. a warm welcome to our new business show, and we start today in europe where it's cruch tim

you're with worklife from bbc news.in's workers do not feel confident about theirjob security in current roles, or even future employment opportunities. a new report has found that "jobs confidence" has plunged to its lowest level since 2014. derekjenkins is managing director of thejobs platform, monster. should we be surprised that over a third of workers fear confident and thatis third of workers fear confident and that is likely rise? i don't think we should be surprised at all. the current economic climate in the uk is relatively anaemic. we are starting to see the rise in unemployment and less vacancies in the marketplace, combined with the dreaded word, brexit, which is really affecting confidence across the workforce. brexit has been around for a while, let's be honest. it is over three years since the referendum. isn't it a surprise that these figures haven't been falling sooner? they haven't been great for a long time, to be fair. businesses just want clarity on the future. we are ata just want clarity on the f

this is worklife from bbc news, with sally bundock and james menendez. one step forward, two steps sideways for brexit, as uk mps approve borisjohnson's withdrawal deal but vote down the timetable. live from london, that's our top story on wednesday 23rd october. so the brexit bill is paused for now. what happens next? extension or even general election? we'll consider the alternatives. also in the programme... is this a turning point in the treatment of alzheimer's? the us drug company biogen says it's seeking approval for a drug which appears to slow the disease. and... should a 30—something launch a dating app for the over—50s? we'll catch up with the entrepreneur behind it. a marriage of planning expertise with a multicultural background. we'll get the inside track on how to compete in the crowded wedding planning field. the founder of la fete joins us live. and we want to know is a dating out the best way to meet a potential partner? how did you meet yours? and if you are single, do you use dating apps? let us know — just use the hashtag bbcworklife

you're watching worklife from bbc news.ngst consumers. gfk confidence index was again in negative territory. with uncertainty over brexit still on consumers‘ minds — will the upcoming general election change things? joe staton is a director at gfk. good morning. why are we also glum? the numbers drop this month. it is ona the numbers drop this month. it is on a six year low. what is dragging the number down as concern about our personal finance situation and for me this is concerning. this is the one area we look at when people historically have a lot of control. we are worried about the wider economy. the numbers are disastrous there but it is an area where we have control, personal finances, what we spend and earn. that number is depressed and for me that is worrying going into the golden quarter, black friday and the christmas trading period. we were just talking to kate about m&s. i don't know if you heard that conversation about by now, pay later, and retailers are desperate to learn as in, but your figures show that w

you're with worklife from bbc news.russels yesterday as the eu and borisjohnson reached a brexit deal, there's still uncertainty about how the uk's economy will be affected if the deal is passed. andrew walker is our economics correspondent. and he is with me now. what do you make of what ben was just talking about and what do you think business will make of it? we have got the annual meetings of the international monetary front going on in washington at the moment, and one of the big concerns there is a coordinated slowdown in economic growth - the world, economic growth around the world, driven to a large extent by trade conflict, and there is the additional worry that the imf has been expressing about the possibility of a disruptive brexit, compounding those worries. as it is, we do now have an agreement done between the prime minister and european leaders, so, if that were to go ahead and be approved by parliament here in the uk, and in the european union, i guess that would alleviate some of those concerns at least

this is worklife from bbc news, with sally bundock and david eades. can he get across the line — after false starts and stutters could today be the day westminster backs the prime minister's brexit deal? live from london, that's our top story on tuesday the 22nd of october. today will see a final, and i mean final, bid to get the uk to leave the eu by the end of the month — so what do businesses think? also in the programme — leading the pack, we hear about women inspiring the next generation of female leaders and entrepreneurs. and motherhood is no 9—5 — new evidence on why being a working mum makes career progression harder. and we'll be getting the inside track on a new gig in the gig economy with the firm that insures those drivers we all rely on. new research suggests banks should intervene when you go overboard on your next shopping spree. helpful support or simple meddling? let us know — just use the hashtag #bbcworklife. hello and welcome to worklife. please get in touch on all the stories we are covering and what you are spotting where you ar

this is worklife from bbc news, with sally bundock and david eades. 17 airline bankruptcies in 2019, strikes and high fuel costs. but easyjet flies high. live from london, that's our top story on tuesday 8th october. the budget airline is benefiting from pilot strikes at rivals british airways and ryanair. but with fuel prices high and the global economy slowing, is the industry in for a hard landing? also in the programme, how far can we trust videos we see online? the past year has seen a surge in so—called deepfake videos, with south korean k—pop stars among those targeted. and seaweed farming in zanzibar — looks idyllic, doesn't it? but even there, the impact of rising sea temperatures is being felt. we'll have a special report. also in worklife. .. with the number of vegans in the uk quadrupling since 2014, we'll get the inside track on one veggie brand taking a big bite out of the market - quorn. its boss joins us live. and as a report suggests work—related sleep problems are creating a nation of unproductive "insombies", we want to know, do you suffer from sleep problems? what

laughter you're with worklife from bbc news.e high street but here's a success story. the number of rural shops owned by the community is booming. and it's notjust shops — community pubs are also thriving. there are now nearly 100 pubs in community ownership, with a 100% survival rate. james alcock is executive director of the plunkett foundation. are shops and pubs owned by the community the way to re—invent the high street? why are we seeing such a success with community pubs and community shops? we are seeing great success with community businesses, particularly in rural communities, they are responding to problems they face by coming together and acting together, whilst they might be a shop or a together, whilst they might be a shop ora pub, they together, whilst they might be a shop or a pub, they are acting on being much more than that and responding to broader needs. they are doing exactly what they should be doing, really booming right now. when it comes to those that are setting it up, which groups are doing so and whic

you're with worklife from bbc news.in the uk we have two sessions, house prices and weather. let's look at the latest survey from nationwide which tells us survey from nationwide which tells us prices in the uk are barely moving. annual house price growth remained "subdued" in october, according to the nationwide building society. let's find out more from andrew harvey who is a senior economist at nationwide. subduedin subdued in some areas of the country but falling quite significantly in others. what is the regional variation here? good morning, yes, this mornings figures, the uk, 0ctober, we've seen a continued subdued picture with house prices at 0.4% over the year. as you mentioned, there are some regional variation. what we saw in the last quarterly release was prices in london and the south—east were relatively modest, whereas elsewhere quite small price rises but i think that generally reflects what has been happening over recent years in terms of areas such as london and the south—east actually seeing an over p

this is worklife from bbc news.inst motorists who leave the engine running while their car is parked, according to new rac research. only a handful of councils use existing powers to hand out £20 fines. joining us now is nicholas lyes, head of roads policy at the rac. is this realistic? goodness knows how many keep their engine ticking over. i hope it is realistic because the legislation is already in place. so section 42 to other road traffic act 1988 specifically outlaws unnecessary engine idling and there is actually a determination and a well from drivers to ask for councils to enforce this. we know that local authorities are under a lot of financial pressures but civil enforcement officers could look at this as part of their scope. as david points out, civil enforcement officers are extremely busy and under enormous pressure, and some might say this is not high on the priority list. well, i would argue that drivers now see engine idling and air quality issues as increasingly important areas. certainly when you

you're with worklife from bbc news.y it out loud! you'll never talk alone if you're from liverpool. according to ofcom, people in liverpool spend more time chatting on the mobile than those in other major cities. ian macrae is director of market intelligence at ofcom. how do you measure something like this? we have a panel of 150,000 people with android phones and we measure they used with an app. we measure they used with an app. we measure they used with an app. we measure the performance is delivered to them and to an extent what they are doing on their mobile phones. why do you think liverpool came top? honestly i have no idea. we looked ata number of honestly i have no idea. we looked at a number of different cities and it was quite interesting to see quite large variation. people in liverpool spend on average seven minutes per phone call and at the bottom of the table was bradford at just over three minutes. and the difference between liverpool at the top of london that came second is quite enormous. you have got

you're with worklife from bbc news. before we talk lotus.d its annual retail report. it shows what we fell in love with as a nation and what we ditched over the past year. in terms of what we were buying, our spending. let's find out more about the research from harriet hall, lifestyle editor of the independent. tell us what's in first of all. yes, thejohn tell us what's in first of all. yes, the john lewis tell us what's in first of all. yes, thejohn lewis report considered all elements of their sales, including an increase in what they have seen as sustainability interests from consumers, an increase in interest of modest shopping and they have also referenced popular culture, including bbc three's peaky blinders and flea bag including bbc three's peaky blinders and fleabag in fashion. interesting that you say that, what are people buying in relation to peaky blinders? an increase in sales of flat caps. i think it less people wanting to be dressed as 1920s gangsters and david beckham's peaky blinders collaboration. in terms of flea bag, bl

you're with worklife from bbc news.l is now £783 according to comparison site confused.com — that's a £23 or 3% increase on last year. and as the financial conduct authority begins its crackdown on so—called loyalty penalties, the survey found nearly half of drivers who recieved a renewal in the last quarter found their insurers wanted £53 more. amanda stretton is the motoring editor for confused.com. briefly explain for us what you mean by loyalty penalties. loyalty penalties are essentially penalties for motorists who don't shop around for motorists who don't shop around for their insurance when their premium is up for renewal. so they auto renew every year. what our data has proven categorically, and actually underpins that of the financial conduct authority, is that people who do auto renew every year do end up paying in some cases significantly more than if they actually shopped around. 396 is the increase here. i know it's an average but it's not so outrageous, is it? its not when you actually look at it. the 3% r

you're with worklife from bbc news.se 350 companies. it has interviewed companies with strong diversity records, including easyjet and legal & general, and identifies common policies, behaviours and schemes which have proved successful. joining us now is helen lamprell, general counsel and director of external affairs, at vodafone uk. this sounds encouraging, so what have you discovered? we discovered there was a high degree of commonality between companies achieving good levels of diversity in things they were doing, so there are certain things that really work, active sponsorship really works and mental ship works and some things that were more surprising where the fa ct that were more surprising where the fact that if there was a high level of board visibility to employees, that was really interesting. it is interesting that there is a high—profile woman on the board, but that kind of makes sense and it's about seeing diversity in the workplace and a very visible way. yes, it's not just workplace and a very visible w

this is worklife from bbc news, with sally bundock and tim willcox. across europe, the age of austerity is over. what does it mean for government debt? live from london, that's our top story on monday 14th october. spend, spend, spend. the queen will open a new session of the uk parliament setting out the government's agenda, including the biggest spending spree in 15 years but will it boost the uk economy? hopes for an early breakthrough in the brexit talks falter with time running out before thursday's make—or—break summit of eu leaders. in some underground car parks in paris, there's no longer much room to park, because these are being grown there. and data makes the world go around. we create some 2.5 quintillion bytes of it every day. we'll get the inside track on how companies can harness data to improve services to consumers. and should air miles schemes be banned to discourage excessive flying? we want to know would you miss frequent flyer reward schemes? get in touch — just use the hashtag bbcworklife. hello and a warm welcome to worklife, ou

you're with worklife from bbc news.iting to board the plane and get to your seat. i have three little boys and i dread it and i have three little boys and i dread itandi i have three little boys and i dread it and i think everyone on the plane around me dreads it as well! inflicting it on everyone else, i know that feeling! gatwick airport says it is working with easyjet to try out new ways to board passengers and make the process a bit smoother. let's hear more from tom burridge our transport correspondent. what are they doing and why didn't anyone think of this before? we have all been there, sort of stuck in the middle of the plane in the aisle, trying to get on board, may be our seat is just a couple of rows in front but someone is there faffing around, getting things out of their bag, may be dealing with their small kids, i know what that's like! what gatwick is trying to do is get to a situation, use new way of boarding passengers which makes those scenarios less likely. the most eye—catching way they are triallin

this is worklife from bbc news, with sally bundock and karin giannone. counting the cost of caring for the elderly to relatives and economies around the world. live from london, that's our top story today wednesday the 9th of october. a new report puts the cost of workers leaving the uk economy to care for a relative at nearly $1 billion dollars a year and that doesn't account for the physical and mental cost. also in the programme. the irish prime minister says a brexit deal before the october 31st deadline will be "very difficult", we'll get the view from brussels live. and apple is the latest company to come underfire from china over anti—government protests in hong kong. we'll find out why. and the sweet smell of success. we'll be getting the inside track on a business that's key to making sure you don't get that special person in your life the wrong perfume or cologne. plus as we focus on the cost to carers worldwide we'd like to hear from you, are you one of the millions of workers who've had to leave theirjob to care for a loved one? tell us your

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this is worklife from bbc news, with ben bland and lewis vaughan jones. governments, are under intense scrutiny over their climate credentials. and we'll be getting the inside track on the s—word, sustainability, it's a business buzzword for yonks, but is itjust about climate change and why should companies care? we'll find out later. today, we want to know about e—mail overload, should compamnies ban staff from work emails outside office hours? let us know, just use the hashtag #bbcworklife.