this is business live from bbc news with ben thompson and sally bundock. trade war trouble. tensions with the us begin to bite as china's economy grows at it's slowest pace in nearly 30 years. live from london, that's our top story monday the 15th ofjuly. the world's second biggest economy grew by 6.2% in the three months tojune — will it push the government in beijing to push for a trade deal with washington? also in the programme...

this is the briefing, i'm sally bundock. our top story: after mass protests in hong kong, the government's leader admits the china extradition bill has been a ‘total failure‘. i reiterate here, there is no such plan. the bill is dead. president trump says he will no longer deal with the uk ambassador in washington following leaked memos criticising his administration. we have an exclusive report from hungary on a new raft of restrictions on the media, that has transformed the rights of journalists and campaigners. facebook face—off. why a case in europe's top court has major implications for how your personal data is transferred around the world. a warm welcome to the programme, briefing you on all you need to know in global news, business and sport. and you can be part of the conversation. today we're asking: do you eat at the desktop? i do. keyboard crumbs, audible crunching and often powerful odours are winding up even the most easygoing of colleagues. so what is acceptable in your view? tell us what you think. just use t

i'm sally bundock.ur top story: president trump is accused of racism after telling a group of ethnic—minority congresswomen that they should "go back" to where they came from. as the iran nuclear deal slowly unravels and europeans seek to reduce rising tensions — the bbc gets rare access inside the country. by pulling out of the nuclear deal, donald trump strengthened iran's hardliners who say that america should never have been trusted in the first place. and england win the men's cricket world cup for the first time, beating new zealand in a thrilling final. we did it! jof delivered! we did it! jofra delivered! he's the guy! england, world champions! china's economy hits the brakes — beijing announces its slowest growth in almost three decades as the trade war begins to bite. a warm welcome to the programme, briefing you on all you need to know in global news, business and sport. what a weekend of sport — are you still recovering from watching some historic sporting achievements? i was glued to the te

this is the briefing, i'm sally bundock. our top story: hong kong's chief executive condemns the protesters who stormed and ransacked parliament, promising to take a hard line. the us vows to keep up ‘maximum pressure' on iran after it exceeded the agreed limit on its stockpile of enriched uranium. lessons in staying alive. the ukrainian children learning to survive one of the world's most heavily—mined regions. a warm welcome to the programme, briefing you on all you need to know in global news, business and sport. tonight, england play the us in the women's world cup semi—final fifa has seen a surge in interest around the world with tv audiences climbing. so we'd like to know if you're a fan and your predictions on who will get to the final. tell us what you think — just use the hashtag #bbcthebriefing. we start in hong kong where a tense calm has returned to the streets, hours after police fired tear gas to disperse hundreds of protestors who stormed and ransacked the territory's mini—parliament. the main roads have been

i'm sally bundock.ur top story: britain's new prime minister boris johnson will meet his cabinet for the first time this morning after seventeen ministers left office in a sweeping reshuffle. fresh concerns over north korea — two missiles are fired into the sea towards japan as kimjong un‘s pictured alongside a newly built submarine. as europe's heatwave intensifies, scientists say current global warming is the most extreme change in climate for 2,000 years. a big like from investors as facebook shrugs off concerns, with more revenue than ever. also, nissen workers are bracing themselves for news of thousands ofjob cuts, most of them expect it in your stop —— most of them expected in europe. a warm welcome to the programme — briefing you on all you need to know in global news, business and sport. you can be a part of the conversation — we'd like to know how are you coping in the heat? have you changed your work patterns or routine this week? what are your top tips? get in touch — just use the hash tag #

this is the briefing, i'm sally bundock. our top story: president trump refuses to back down from his racist tweets attacking four american congresswomen of colour. if you hate our country, if you are not happy here, then leave. as we all know, the recent tweets are just a continuation of his racist and xenophobic playbook. we cannot allow this to distract us from the critical work to hold this administration accountable. the twins from pakistan born joined at the head. we have exclusive access as surgeons in london start to separate the sisters. 50 years on, we meet the people who witnessed one of the most iconic moments in history, the launch of apollo 11 and the mission to land on the moon. facebook faces some tough questions about its new crypto—currency, with regulators wanting answers on how it will be governed. a warm welcome to the programme, briefing you on all you need to know in global news, business and sport. and you can be part of the conversation. this story is proving popular on our website — the mum who is c

this is the briefing, i'm sally bundock. our top story: the house of representatives votes to condemn president trump's racist tweets, as emotions run high on capitol hill. after days of wrangling, germany's ursula von der leyen is elected to lead the european commission, iama i am a proud naturalised citizen born in india. a proud patriot, a proud person who belongs in this country and this is not the first time i've heard go back to your own country but it's the first time i've heard it coming from the white house. after days of wrangling, germany's ursula von der leyen is elected to lead the european commission, the eu's topjob. and more on the the story of safa and marwa from pakistan, born joined at the head, as doctors in london succesfully separate them. then, in business briefing, christine lagarde steps down as the head of the international monetary fund. but, after a succesful eight—year reign, who will replace her? a warm welcome to the programme, briefing you on all you need to know in global news, business and s

you will this this is the briefing, i'm sally bundock. we're live in downing street where borisjohnson's set to take over as prime minister. the leadership contest is over — but the country's political crisis continues. has boris got what it takes to break the brexit deadlock? it'll be a busy day — of comings, goings — and cabinet appointments. we'll be following all the developments as they happen. i'm ben bland in the studio. our other headlines: hot and getting hotter. europe swelters in the second heatwave of the summer. and robert muellerfaces questions in congress about his report on donald trump's campaign and russia. what could it mean for the president? hello and welcome. borisjohnson is preparing to become britain's next prime minister, we have not seen any curtains twitching it or any activity but it will get extremely busy here later. as we said, borisjohnson is preparing to become britain's next prime minister, taking on the challenge of delivering written‘s withdrawal from the european challenge of delivering written‘s withd

i'm sally bundock. our top story: two women are among those chosen by eu leaders to hold the union's topjobs — they're now facing a confirmation vote in the bloc‘s parliament. an investigation by us government inspectors warns of dangerous overcrowding at immigration detention centres in texas near the southern border. a total eclipse of the sun. parts of northern chile are plunged into darkness as the moon moves in front of our star. mind the gap! are trump's global trade wars narrowing america's deficit with the rest of the world? hello. a warm welcome to the programme — briefing you on all you need to know in global news, business, and sport. also in the programme: the british council says brexit is causing poorer children to fall behind in learning foreign languages. so we'd like to hear from you on this. how important is it to learn another language? are brits lazier because we can get by? tell us what you think — just use the hashtag bbcthebriefing. members of the european parliament are due to se

i'm sally bundock. our top story: the two contenders to be british prime minister face each other in a head—to—head debate, clashing over brexit and the economy. what we should be doing is getting ready and encouraging the people of this country to believe they can do it, because they can do it. being prime minister is about telling people what they need to hear, not just what they want to hear. the us seeks to set up an international military coalition to protect waters off iran and yemen. one life saved in yemen's civil war — the little girl who got medical treatment thanks to donations. reforming retirement — brazilian lawmakers are set to vote through a dramatic rise in the pension age and workers are not happy. a warm welcome to the programme, briefing you on all you need to know in global news, business and sport. also in the programme: the nhs wants you to tap in to amazon's alexa for expert health advice. instead of many sources the voice—assisted technology will automatically search the nhs cho

i'm sally bundock.ur top story: reports that a british warship chased away armed iranian speedboats after they tried to detain a british oil tanker. german chancellor angela merkel tries to quell concerns about her health — after a third bout of public shaking in a month. 200,000 years old — how some overlooked bone fragment became the earliest evidence of modern humans outside africa. taxing the tech giants. france's parliament is set to approve a levy on the likes of google and facebook — risking new trade tensions with the us. a warm welcome to the programme — briefing you on all you need to know in global news, business and sport. also in the programme, the latest research says an extra 100ml of sugary drinks a day — about two cans a week — would increase the risk of cancer by 18%. so we'd like to know to what extent do you chose foods or drinks based on health? get in touch — just use the hashtag #bbcthebriefing. armed iranian boats are reported to have tried to intercept a british oil tanker near

i'm sally bundock. we are live from westminster with this special edition of the programme, as the uk conservative party leadership contest reaches its climax. within hours we'll know whether borisjohnson will be britain's next prime minister orjeremy hunt has pulled off a major upset and gets the keys to number10. dozens are injured as massive wildfires sweep through central portugal. more than 1,000 firefighters and the army are still battling the blaze. can spain's accidental prime minister keep hisjob? pedro sanchez faces a crucial vote in parliament. and coming—up in business: india's crypto crackdown. why the country could soon ban bitcoin, ripple, and other digital currencies. a warm welcome to the programme, briefing you on all you need to know in global news, business and sport. it will get extremely hot here in central london with temperatures rising above 30 celsius but also it will be very heated when it comes to the politics. and you can be part of the conversation. send us your comments an

i'm sally bundock. our top story: north korea accuses the us of being "hell bent on hostile" actions, just days after a meeting between the countries‘ leaders. the un security councilfails to reach an agreement on whether to issue a statement condemning the deadly air strike on a migrant centre in libya. a volcano in italy erupts without warning. one person's dead after being hit by falling rocks. in business — exchange irate! president trump accuses china and europe of playing "a big currency manipulation game" and calls on the us to do the same. a warm welcome to the programme, briefing you on all you need to know in global news, business, and sport. and you can be part of the conversation. we've all been charmed by the exploits at wimbledon of 15—year—old cori gauff. but is there too much pressure being put on her at too young an age? tell us what you think — just use the hashtag bbcthebriefing. and we will talk through your comments. we begin in north korea today. north korea says washington is dete

this is the briefing, i'm sally bundock. our top story: one person is critically ill, dozens are injured, after gangs of men dressed in white t—shirts attacked pro—democracy activists in hong kong. theresa may is to chair an emergency meeting of her ministers on how to respond to the seizure of a british ship by iran. seven months after a block from european governments,two charities have resumed migrant sea rch—and—rescue operations in the mediterannean. and how a curtain and some algae can convert as much carbon dioxide into oxygen as a tree, while taking up much less space. a warm welcome to the programme, briefing you on all you need to know in global news, business and sport. and you can be part of the conversation. tell us what you think about the stories we are covering, or what you are spotting where you are. just use the hashtag #bbcthebriefing. anti—government protesters in hong kong have been attacked by unidentified men wearing white t—shirts and wielding batons. social media from the region has been inundated by

sally bundock and her conflicts in the morning, that's all i'm saying! hearing in europe's top court, which could have huge implications for hundreds of thousands of companies with european operations. in a landmark case, the european court ofjustice in luxembourg will decide whether the way facebook transfers personal data to the us should be outlawed. the court will hear arguments by austrian privacy activist max schrems, who claims the us government doesn't sufficiently protect european data when it's shipped across the atlantic. the case comes four years after mr schrems brought down safe harbour — a previous data—sharing deal worth billions of euros between europe and the united states. at stake now is the legality of so—called "standard contractual clauses", complex mechanisms which allow facebook and thousands of other companies to move data freely from europe to the us and elsewhere. while the european commission considers the system legal, mr schrem and his legal team are expected to argue that it runs against eu privacy rules because it allows

i'm sally bundock.chosen by eu leaders to hold the union's topjobs — they're now facing a confirmation vote in the bloc‘s parliament. an investigation by us government inspectors warns of dangerous overcrowding at immigration detention centres in texas near the southern border. a total eclipse of the sun. parts of northern chile are plunged into darkness as the moon moves in front of our star. mind the gap! are trump's global trade wars narrowing america's deficit with the rest of the world?

i'm sally bundock. facebook face—off.hy a case in europe's top court has major implications for how your personal data is transferred around the world. waste not! a canadian restaurant brings down the amount of food it wastes every day to zero through innovative, but simple, methods — we tell you how. and on the financial markets, muted trade and a cautious tone as investors wait to hear what the boss of the us central bank will have to say to congress on wednesday and thursday. we start with a hearing in europe's top court, which will have huge implications for hundreds of thousands of companies with european operations. in a landmark case, the european court ofjustice in luxembourg will decide whether the way facebook transfers personal data to the us should be outlawed. the court will hear arguments by austrian privacy activist max schrems, who claims the us government doesn't sufficiently protect europeans' data when it's shipped across the atlantic. the case comes four years after mr schrems brought down safe harbour

i'm sally bundock. taxing the tech giants — france's parliament set to approve a levy on the likes of google and facebook, risking new trade tensions with the us. plus: "we will act as appropriate" the head of the us federal reserve raises hopes for an interest rate cut as early as this month — the first in a decade. and on the markets... fed chairman powell's comments boost global stock markets and hit the dollar. we start in france, where a pioneering tax on tech firms is expected to be approved by the senate today, after clearing the lower house last week. it comes amid public anger across the continent at tax avoidance by the likes of google, amazon and facebook, who locate their eu headquarters in low—tax countries and pay virtually nothing elsewhere. but it has already threatened to spark new trade tensions, with the trump administration launching an investigation to see whether the move unfairly targets us firms. the plan, masterminded by french finance minister bruno de maire, is for a 3% digita

i'm sally bundock. lam i am live outside downing street. in a few hours from now the uk will have a new prime minister. borisjohnson have repeatedly refused to rule out a no—deal brexit, but are businesses ready for that? the usjustice department announce an investigation into leading online platforms, to find out whether they are unfairly restricting competition. and on the markets: they are headed higher in asia today with investors weighing signs of progress in us— china trade talks and prospects for the tech industry after the us opened an anti—trust probe. in a few hours' time borisjohnson will enter the door behind me as the uk's next prime minister. brexit is of course the big issue facing the new leader — and throughout the contest for the job he made a series of key pledges about leaving the eu. so, what can we expect? mrjohnson has vowed to leave the eu by the 31 october deadline "come what may". he claims that the chance of a no—deal brexit is a "million to one" he wants to negotiate a new deal, including replacing the irish back

i'm sally bundock. china reports its slowest growth in almost three decades, as its trade war with the us begins to bite. and amazon gears up for its huge prime day, but some of its workers have decided to boycott the event. and on financial markets asian stocks begin the week on a cautious tone as investors digest the latest gloomy report from china. the world's number two economy, china, grew at its slowest pace in almost three decades in the past three months, hit by the us—china trade war and weakening global demand. gdp came in at 6.2% between april and june, the weakest pace for at least 27 years. the economy expanded by 6.6 percent in 2018. june marked the first full month of 25% us tariffs on $200 billion of chinese goods, after the rate was raised from 10% weeks earlier. figures on friday showed the impact of the increased tariffs on trade. exports fell 1.3% in june, while imports slumped 7.3%, on flagging domestic demand. elsewhere car sales plummeted a whopping 12.4 percent in the first half

i'm sally bundock. as the uk awaits a new prime minister, what kind of trade deals can the country expect after brexit? india's two billion dollar co—living market. how the country's millenials are changing the traditional concept of a home. markers are doing better in asia than this time yesterday. lots of corporate news coming out of big names in the us this week that will catch everyone‘s attention. —— markets. it's a huge day for uk politics, because in a few hours from now, the conservative party will have a new leader. the markets and investors will be keeping a close eye on developments, to see how the change of leadership will effect post—brexit trade negotiations. so far, the uk has agreed continuity deals with 12 countries and regions. these include a group of countries from south america and the caribbean, and agreements with norway and switzerland as well as others. the total value of these deals is around $91; billion. injune, the uk signed an outline free trade agreement with south korea,

i'm sally bundock. america's top trade negotiators head to china, as hopes fade of a quick deal to resolve the trade war. and brazil's transgender influencers — changing the way brands talk about the daily struggles and joys of people who change their sex. and on the markets asian investors are cautious this monday ahead of the key week, as all eyes are on the us federal reserve in washington and the trade negiations in shanghai. the us china trade war is perhaps the darkest cloud hanging over the global economy. but today, top american officials are heading for shanghai, with talks set to resume between the world's two biggest economies. they're hoping to make progress on a trade war which has seen the us impose tariffs on $250 billion worth of goods that china sells it because of what president trump says are "unfair trade practices." china has retailiated with tariffs on $110 billion of goods the us sells. there's evidence this is starting to hurt america's economy. exports fell 5.2% in the three mont

i'm sally bundock. a big like from investors — as facebook shrugs off growing pressure from regulators with more users and more revenues than ever. plus — the end of the line. nissan workers around the world brace for news of thousands ofjob cuts. but where will the axe fall? and on the markets. new record highs on wall street for the s&p and nasdaq — fuelled by tech shares but a record loss for boeing helps drag the dow lower. asian shares a little more cautious with escalating trade tensions between south korea and japan. we start with facebook — it may be facing growing pressure from regulators over the way it runs its business but that doesn't seem to be putting off users or advertisers. the world's biggest social network got a big like from investors on wednesday after a strong set of results with shares jumping in after—hours trade. let's show you the details. facebook made revenues ofjust under $16.9 billion in the three months tojune — $400 million more than expected. that's up 28% on this time

i'm sally bundock. reforming retirement — brazilian lawmakers are set to vote through a dramatic rise in the pension age, and workers are not happy. grilled on the hill — investors look for interest rate clues as fed chairmanjerome powell faces lawmakers' questions. and on financial markets in asia it's a mixed session yet again, as investors brace themselves for what the us central bank chief will say. it isa it is a critical day for rozelle. —— brazil. brazil's lower house of parliament will vote today on a long—awaited overhaul of the country's generous pensions system, which analysts say is critical to improving brazil's public finances. this will be the first major test for the government of far—right president, jair bolsonaro, who has made the issue one of the central platforms of his government. the pension reform bill is the central plank of president jair bolsonaro's economic policy. it aims to generate savings of around 940 billion reais or $2“; billion over the next decade. the plan includes

i'm sally bundock. trump's escalating trade wars. the us threatens the eu with tariffs on another $4 billion of goods, including italian cheese and scotch whisky. digital india. will the first annual budget from the new modi government deliver on his promise to get every village online? and on the financial markets it's a flat day of trade across asia apart from the hang seng in hong kong. despite the political turmoil stocks are headed higher — it's open today after a long weekend. it is the first chance for the market to respond to the us— china trade twist. just days after reaching a truce with china, washington has ratcheted up pressure on europe in their long—running dispute over aircraft subsidies. the us trade representative‘s office is now threatening tariffs on another $4 billion of eu goods including olives, italian cheese and scotch whisky. that's on top of the list of products worth $21 billion announced in april. the news of new tariffs comes as eu leaders meet later this morning. they will try and break the deadlock ove

this is the business briefing, i'm sally bundock. facebook faces a grilling about its new crypto—currency, with regulators concerned it could be abused by criminals. and jaguar land rover wins a £500 million loan from the uk government to accelerate the country's electric car plans. and on financial markets, the earnings season is now well underway, with the big us banks taking centre stage. japan has reopened today, and so far, investors are not impressed. facebook‘s hugely ambitious plan to create its own global crypto—currency has been under growing scrutiny since it was unveiled last month, and in a few hours‘ time, the man in charge of the project will face a grilling from us lawmakers about what the company says is the future of money. facebook says it won't go ahead with the launch of its libra crypto—currency until regulatory concerns are addressed. the digital currency is particularly aimed at the estimated 1.7 billion adults that the world bank claims don't have a bank account. china and india are top of the list. in a bid

this is the briefing — i'm sally bundock.is accused of racism after telling a group of ethnic—minority congresswomen that they should "go back" to where they came from. as the iran nuclear deal slowly unravels and europeans seek to reduce rising tensions — the bbc gets rare access inside the country. by pulling out of the nuclear deal, donald trump strengthened iran's hardliners who say that america should never have been trusted in the first place. and england win the men's cricket world cup for the first time, beating new zealand in a thrilling final. we did it! jof delivered! we did it! jofra delivered!

i'm sally bundock. exchange irate! president trump accuses china and europe of playing "a big currency manipulation game" and calls for the us to do the same. plus, rebuilding a reputation — boeing pledges $100 million to help communities affected by the 737 crashes. victims' lawyers reject the move. and on the financial markets in asia mostly are trading higher following a record close on wall street giving investors an independence day boost. we start in the us, where president trump has raised the prospect of a global currency war — just days after he agreed a truce in the trade battle with china. he's taken to twitter to call for the us to force down the value of the dollar — to better compete with china and europe — a move that could have huge implications for economies around the world. in the tweet he accuses china and europe of playing a "big currency manipulation game and pumping money into their system in order to compete with usa". and he says the us "should match, or continue being the dummies who sit back

this is the business briefing, i'm sally bundock. christine lagarde steps down as the head of the international monetary fund, but with big shoes to fill, who will replace her? talking tech — finance ministers from the world's biggest economies meet in france to thrash out a deal on taxing tech giants. and facebook is called delusional over its crypto—currency plans, with some us politicians warning the firm can't be trusted. and financial markets look like this. investors are beginning to wobble again as trump says he could impose additional tariffs on chinese imports. let's start with the news that christine lagarde has announced she will be stepping down as managing director of the international monetary. lagarde is often referred to as the rock star of international finance, and has led the imf since 2011. she will be best remembered for her role greece's bailout, which actually side—stepped some of the fund's own rules. she also presided over the imf‘s biggest bailout, a $57 billion dealfor argentina last year. lagarde is now ex

this is the business briefing, i'm sally bundock. the price of oil heads higher as theresa may is set to hold an emergency meeting over the seizure of a british—flagged ship. and how a curtain and some algae can convert as much carbon dioxide into oxygen as a tree, while taking up much less space. and on financial markets, investors remain cautious at the start of a new week. it will be a busy one for corporate earnings. and of course, the pound sterling will be supersensitive. oil prices are rising again after tensions in the gulf have escalated. iran seized a british tanker in the straits of hormuz on friday, and libya's largest oilfield declared force majeure after interference by an unidentified group shut down production. 21% of all the world's traded oil passes through the straits of hormuz. it is a critical energy chokepoint. this morning, theresa may will chair the uk government's emergency committee cobra to discuss the next steps and security of shipping in the persian gulf. irans oil exports fell to less than 300,000 barre

this is the briefing, i'm sally bundock.t trump refuses to back down from his racist tweets attacking four american congresswomen of colour. if you hate our country, if you are not happy here, then leave. as we all know, the recent tweets are just a continuation of his racist and xenophobic playbook. we cannot allow this to distract us from the critical work to hold this administration accountable. the twins from pakistan born joined at the head. we have exclusive access as surgeons in london start to separate the sisters.

i'm sally bundock. mind the gap! are trump's global trade wars narrowing america's deficit with the rest of the world? the shoe that doesn't fit — how a small flag on the back of a trainer helped nike lose a million dollar grant from the state of arizona. and on the financial markets a mixed picture again in asia today, as investors look ahead to a lot of economic data coming out the us to help them guess what it's central bank will do next. the us will reveal its latest trade numbers today, as its spat with china rumbles on. president trump has made reducing america's deficit a key priority. in april, the deficit narrowed to just under $51 billion. but it wasn't just imports which fell — american exports dropped dramatically — the biggest fall in three years. some countries have benefited from the trade war. mexico, the eu, and canada have all seen their exports to the us rise substantially this year — as trading patterns have shifted. but economists warn that rising tariffs will be bad for the world economy. the im

this is the briefing, i'm sally bundock.stors who stormed and ransacked parliament, promising to take a hard line. the us vows to keep up ‘maximum pressure' on iran after it exceeded the agreed limit on its stockpile of enriched uranium. lessons in staying alive. the ukrainian children learning to survive one of the world's most heavily—mined regions.

this is the briefing — i'm sally bundock.ship chased away armed iranian speedboats after they tried to detain a british oil tanker. german chancellor angela merkel tries to quell concerns about her health — after a third bout of public shaking in a month. 200,000 years old — how some overlooked bone fragment became the earliest evidence of modern humans outside africa. taxing the tech giants. france's parliament is set to approve a levy on the likes of google and facebook — risking new trade tensions

this is the briefing, i'm sally bundock. to be british prime minister face each other in a head—to—head debate, clashing over brexit and the economy. what we should be doing is getting ready and encouraging the people of this country to believe they can do it, because they can do it. being prime minister is about telling people what they need to hear, not just what they want to hear. the us seeks to set up an international military coalition to protect waters off iran and yemen. one life saved in yemen's civil war — the little girl who got medical treatment thanks to donations. reforming retirement — brazilian lawmakers are set to vote through a dramatic rise in the pension age and workers are not happy.

this is business live from bbc news with sally bundock and ben thompson. france renews calls for the biggest economies to work together on taxing the tech giants. live from london, that's our top story on wednesday, 17thjuly. as g7 finance ministers meet near paris, can france find support for a new tax which has already caused the us to threaten tariffs in response? also in the programme... can they get it flying again? jet airways creditors look for a route to get the indian airline back in the sky, despite more than a billion dollars of debt. financial markets, the only way is down in europe following a torrid session in asia with more tough talk coming from the us in the direction of china about trade. also coming up later... taking a punt on gambling — we'll speak to the boss of one of the industry's biggest specialist websites and find out how he deals with the pressures of a heavily scrutinised activity. today we want to know... it is world emoji day! apple has released 20 new ones. are you a fan of smileys and do you use them at work? are they a us

this is business live from bbc news with sally bundock and ben thompson. retirement at 55? it's the norm in brazil — until now. latin america's biggest economy finally tackles the pensions crisis that's hurting its economy. live from london, that's our top story on wednesday 10thjuly. the brazilian congress is set to vote on presidentjair bolsonaro's pension reforms — including a dramatic rise in the pension age — and workers are not happy. also in the programme — investors will hang off his every word for clues on the direction of us interest rates. the chairman of the federal reserve jerome powell will later give evidence to congress. let's look at the markets right now. they are all headed lower in europe, we will be talking you through wife. —— why. and making it all add up — getting kids to enjoy maths at an early age. we'll get the inside track on the maths board game designed to encourage more children to embrace maths. and so today we want to know — is there such a thing as a "math of is maths just a skill which needs practice? do you have a phobia about algebra, ge

this is business live from bbc news with ben bland and sally bundock. trade wars and trade deficits, in a few hours from now we'll see if president's trump's policies have boosted the us economy. live from london, that's our top story on wednesday the 3rd ofjuly. official figures will show if washington has managed to narrow the gap and reduce its trade imbalance with the rest of the world. also in the programme: no tick for nike, as the sportswear giant is accused of being too "politically correct" in arizona. we have the latest from the global markets for you, optimism and prevailing on the prospects of a new ecb head. and, staying focused, we will be hearing from the founder of a popular mindfulness app which has gone global, also, we are looking at children, and when they start to develop money habits, apparently, good and bad, they start learning by the age of seven, so we want to know, when should you start teaching them about money, seven, is that the right age? too young? get in touch, use the hashtag. i remember getting pocket money, saving up,

this is the briefing, i'm sally bundock. injured, after gangs of men dressed in white t—shirts attacked pro—democracy activists in hong kong. theresa may is to chair an emergency meeting of her ministers on how to respond to the seizure of a british ship by iran. seven months after a block from european governments,two charities have resumed migrant sea rch—and—rescue operations in the mediterannean. and how a curtain and some algae can convert as much carbon dioxide

this is business live from bbc news with ben thompson and sally bundock. trade war trouble. tensions with the us begin to bite as china's economy grows at it's slowest pace in nearly 30 years. live from london, that's our top story monday the 15th ofjuly. the world's second biggest economy grew by 6.2% in the three months tojune — will it push the government in beijing to push for a trade deal with washington? also in the programme... delivering a blow to amazon on one of its biggest days of deals — workers in the us target prime day with a strike over pay and conditions. markets in europe have started on a positive note as we begin a busy week for corporate earnings. and the internet may make it easier than ever for firms to go global, but how do they stand out from the crowd. is it all about getting a boost in the search engine rankings? we'll speak to the founder of one firm hoping to offer small business a helping hand. after a thrilling weekend of sport with the winners taking home millions — we want to know what can be done to invest in tomorrow's champions? are elite

this is business live from bbc news with sally bundock and maryam moshiri. trump's escalating trade wars. the us threatens the eu with tariffs on another $4 billion of goods — including italian cheese and scotch whisky. live from london, that's our top story on tuesday 2nd ofjuly. president trump's new tariff threat comes as european leaders struggle to break the deadlock over who will take on the eu's topjobs. also in the programme... china pledges to open up its financial and manufacturing sectors, but will it be enough to shore up the world's second biggest economy? markets in europe have been trading for half an hour. a very flat and lacklustre session. we will tell you why. and you are what you eat... we'll be talking to one business founder who says its all about having a raw, gluten—free diet. the uk's biggest gambling firms have agreed to do more to help addicts. today we want to know to what extent is the industry responsible for helping those who need it? let us know — just use the hashtag bbcbizlive. hello and welcome to business live. just days a

this is the briefing, i‘m sally bundock.lan. the bill is dead. president trump says he will no longer deal with the uk ambassador in washington following leaked memos criticising his administration. we have an exclusive report from hungary on a new raft of restrictions on the media, that has transformed the rights of journalists and campaigners. facebook face—off. why a case in europe‘s top court has major implications for how your personal data is transferred around the world.

this is the briefing, i'm sally bundock.n president trump's racist tweets, as emotions run high on capitol hill. after days of wrangling, germany's ursula von der leyen is elected to lead the european commission, iama i am a proud naturalised citizen born in india. a proud patriot, a proud person who belongs in this country and this is not the first time i've heard go back to your own country but it's the first time i've heard it coming from the white house. after days of wrangling, germany's ursula von der leyen is elected to lead the european commission, the eu's topjob. and more on the the story of safa and marwa from pakistan, born joined at the head, as doctors in london

this is business live from bbc news with ben thompson and sally bundock. as tensions mount in the persian gulf, oil prices head higher. live from london, that's our top story on monday 22nd july in a few hours from now uk prime minister theresa may will be holding an emergency meeting, after a british—flagged ship is seized by iran. also in the programme ...china's answer to the nasdaq soars on its debut, with the new shanghai tech exchange up more than 500%. and ahead of a busy week for corporate, political and economic news we'll look at what's moving the markets. and we'll be getting the inside track on signing up online for a box of goodies, which makes you feel and look great. sounds too good to be true. today we want to know ...would you pay $1,000 a month for a robot to clean your home or your office? is it a good idea or a very expensive gimmick? do you prefer the human touch for much less? let us know — just use the hashtag bbcbizlive hello and welcome to business live. get in touch as sally says, use the hashtag tojoin the get in touch as sally s

this is business live from bbc news with maryam moshiri and sally bundock. taxing the tech giants. france looks set to introduce a new ground—breaking digital tax, which could lead to a fresh trade war with the us. live from london, that's our top story on thursday the 11th ofjuly. the tax will hit the likes of google and facebook, and has received little support on both sides of the atlantic, with the trump administration concerned about its potential impact. also in the programme — south korea prepares for the worst, as it puts $250 million aside to deal with escalating trade tensions with japan. the financial markets in europe have opened and are looking positive for now. and would you let a computer pick your outfit? we'll be hearing from the online personal shopping service whose stylists get a helping hand from technology. today we want to know — are you concerned about the impact sugary drinks are having on your health? new research shows it increase the chances of getting cancer, so to what extent do you choose what you eat based on health? and should beat drinks industry t

i'm sally bundock in downing street. braced for boris — later today mrjohnson will officially become britain's next prime minister. i'm ben thompson, live in london, and that's our top story on wednesday 24th july. borisjohnson will begin forming his new government later after he succeeding theresa may as prime minister. he'll take office this afternoon after meeting with the queen at buckingham palace. all eyes will be on who mrjohnson chooses for key roles, including chancellor, and home secretary. but what does the johnson government mean for brexit, trade and the economy? we'll get an expert view from london, and from brussels. hello and welcome to business live. i have to say is getting warm here right now in downing street. as you can see, it's really busy here right now as well. a lot of media have gathered because later on today the country is newly elected leader of the conservative party borisjohnson will enter the door, number ten, behind me as the uk's next prime minister. brexit is the biggest issue that he

this is business live from bbc news with victoria fritz and sally bundock. as we come on air, nissan announces a profits collapse and majorjob losses worldwide live from london, collapse and major job losses worldwide. live from london, that's our top story on thursday 25th july. nissan workers around the world are now braced for the impact of thousands ofjob cuts. but where will the axe fall? also in the programme... a big "like" from investors — as facebook shrugs off growing pressure from regulators — with more users and more revenues — than ever. and the global stocks are rising on hopes of fresh stimulus and a better round of trade talks. also on the programme, the inside track of bringing upa programme, the inside track of bringing up a baby and why the stuff you can buy, from buggies to bags, can burna you can buy, from buggies to bags, can burn a serious hole in your bank balance and that is just the beginning, i know from experience, and we'd also like to know how you are coping in the heat. have you changed your work patterns or routine this week a

this is business live from bbc news with sally bundock and maryam moshiri. exchange irate! president trump accuses china and europe of playing "a big currency manipulation game" — and calls for the us to do the same. live from london, that's our top story on thursday 4th july. currency threat — orjust hot air? are china and europe really manipulating their currencies? and is the us treasury about to intervene to weaken the dollar? also in the programme: the trade disupte betweenjapan and south korea that could have wide—ranging implications for the global technology industry. markets in europe have started the day, most headed upwards, but only just, we will talk you through the reason why. and we'll be getting the inside track on how to find the time to start a business — while still doing the dayjob. we'll be talking to one of the founders of a watch—making firm who has done just that. it's the lithjuly and the bbqs will be sizzling across america. the latest figures show sales of plant—based meat alternatives in the us are up, this so we want to know what do you put on y

i'm sally bundock.l's transgender influencers — changing the way brands talk about the daily struggles and joys of people who change their sex. and on the markets asian investors are cautious this monday ahead of the key week, as all eyes are on the us federal reserve in washington and the trade negiations in shanghai.

potential for some quite heavy rain in places as well. you will this this is the briefing, i'm sally bundocke leadership contest is over — but the country's political crisis continues. has boris got what it takes to break the brexit deadlock? it'll be a busy day — of comings, goings — and cabinet appointments. we'll be following all the developments as they happen. i'm ben bland in the studio. our other headlines: hot and getting hotter. europe swelters in the second heatwave of the summer. and robert muellerfaces questions in congress about his report on donald trump's campaign and russia.