news, with sally bundock the relaunch of an icon. news, with sally bundock ford brings back the mustang, but this time it's electric. live from london, that's our top story on monday 18th november. ford hopes to supercharge the electric car space with the launch of a new battery—powered mustang. but will it take off? we will talk you through what is at stake. also in the programme: some asian airlines cut flights to hong kong as anti—government protests rage on. we'll cross live to the city. how an african designer is hoping to bag a share of the luxury goods market with his home—grown leather products. and we'll be getting the inside track on gut health. is bacteria the clue to better overall health? we'll find out. today we want to know whether christmas has become too commercialised, as harrods limits visits to santa to shoppers spending more than £2,000 — that's $2,600 — in store. let us know. just use the hashtag bbcworklife. hello and welcome to worklife. a warm welcome to our new business show. do get in touch and w

i‘m sally bundock. fighting for survivial on the high street — as christmas approaches we look at the global crisis in retail. china‘s pork crisis. how african swine fever is having a very real impact on family dinner tables.

i'm sally bundock. our top story: an uneasy calm in hong kong as protesters give themselves up to the authorities after a violent two—day stand—off at polytechnic university. prince andrew loses sponsorship from a major international firm, following revelations about his relationship with sex offender, jeffrey epstein. an international award for naturalist sir david attenborough and the bbc‘s natural history unit, to mark its campaigning work against plastic pollution and in the business briefing: fun and games at google, as the firm streams its way into the gaming market. a warm welcome to the programme, briefing you on all you need to know in global news, business and sport. also in the programme: are you tempted to have a power nap at work? the us government says sleeping on thejob is banned in federal buildings. tell us what you think? is a nap at work a part of your routine? get in touch — just use the hashtag bbc—the—briefing let's bring you the latest on what is happening in hong kong

i'm sally bundock. our top stories: police in hong kong use live ammunition during clashes with protesters. a demonstrator has been shot at point blank range. a state of emergency is declared in new south wales and queensland, with warnings that bushfires in australia could pose a catastrophic threat to sydney. spain's second general election this year fails to break the political deadlock, with the socialists topping the poll without an outright majority. british steel is set to announce a 90 million dollar rescue from a chinese company that could save up to four thousand jobs a warm welcome to the programme, briefing you on all you need to know in global news, business, and sport. also in the programme: amazon's head scientist says alexa could one day become an "active companion" that can see and even walk around the home. what do you think? is this a thrill or a threat? are you a fan of digital assistants? tell us what you think — just use the hashtag #bbcthebriefing. we begin in hong kong. police

i'm sally bundock. our top stories: after a two day standoff with the police protesters at hong kong polytechnic emerge from the building, at least forty are arrested by police prince andrew stands by his exclusive interview to the bbc to defend his friendship with sex offender jeffrey epstein, sources say. it's been seen as deeply damaging. large parts of central venice in italy are once again under water, as another exceptionally high tide inundates the city. and in the business briefing: ford announces its electric dreams, which it hopes will revolutionise and ignite the industry. a warm welcome to the programme, briefing you on all you need to know in global news, business and sport. also in the programme, new research suggests a desk at home and keen parents will help a child get to university more than smaller class sizes and a good school. do you agree? if you went to university what was key to your success? get in touch, just use the hashtag #bbcthebriefing. we start in hong kong where pro—dem

i'm sally bundock. our top story: hong kong's chief executive acknowledges the results of sunday's election reflected people's discontent, but offers no new concessions. a us court rules that a former white house counsel must testify before congress, rejecting the trump administration's argument that white house officials cannot be compelled to do so. the world anti—doping agency calls for russia to be suspended from international sporting competitions for the next four years. open sesame! alibaba shares jump in their blockbuster hong kong debut. this is your tuesday briefing. a warm welcome to the programme, briefing you on all you need to know in global news, business and sport. also in the programme, could you cut back on your emails? climate campaigners say we should "think before we thank" on email and cut back on unnecessary messages. just this simple act could significantly reduce the energy used. tell us what you think. just use the hashtag #bbcthebriefing. let's get started. hong kong police

i'm sally bundock. mind the gap. campaigners mark equal pay day — as research shows women earn i3% less than men here in the uk — and almost a third less around the world. plus, the secret weapon in the war on waste. how packaging could soon be telling you how to recycle it. and on the markets, asian shares under pressure as data shows the trade war hitting the chinese and japanese economies. and the latest reports suggest a solution to that trade war

this is the briefing, i'm sally bundock. our top story: as weather conditions worsen in australia's new south wales, the fire service warns it is now too late to leave in some areas. activists in hong kong block roads and clash with police, a day after some of the most violent unrest during five months of pro—democracy protests. this is the scene live. hillary clinton tells the bbc she is dumbfounded that the uk government won't release a report into russian covert actions in the uk. an unexpected polluter. shipping is responsible for 3% of global greenhouse gas emissions. what can be done? a warm welcome to the programme, briefing you on all you need to know in global news, business and sport. also in the programme: are you dreaming of a woke christmas? eco campaigners are urging us to reduce waste this year, consider renting a tree that is then replanted, not send cards, and reuse decorations. so what do you think? are you on board? are you keeping christmas waste to a minimum? get in touch. just use the hashtag #bbctheb

this is the briefing, i'm sally bundock. our top story: with pro—democracy candidates in hong kong's local elections on course for a landslide, the territory's pro—beijing leader carrie lam says her government will respect the results. days of heavy rain and floods drench parts of italy and france, devastating communities and destroying roads. leaked documents seen by the bbc reveal the vast network of high security prisons in western china designed to brainwash uighur muslims. disruptor disrupted? uber finds out today if it will be able to continue operating in london, its biggest european market. a warm welcome to the programme, briefing you on all you need to know in global news, business and sport. also in the programme: ajob for life could soon be a thing of the past. new research shows the average millennial spends less than 4 years with an employer, by the time they reach 3a may have had 6 jobs. what is your experience? get in touch, just use the hashtag #bbcthebriefing. let's focus on the huge shift that has take

i'm sally bundock. our top stories: in malta, a police investigation into the murder of a journalist is becoming as political crisis, as three senior figures step down in one day. security on the us—mexico border — president trump says he plans to treat mexico's drug cartels as terrorist organisations. arrested when they were teenagers — three men in the us state of maryland have been freed after spending 36 years in prison for a crime they didn't commit. us prosecutors open a criminal investigation into opioid makers and their distributors. 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. the traditional christmas dinner in the uk is likely to cost more due to extreme weather conditions hitting supply of turkeys and some veg. what's on the menu in your home? are your festive traditions changing? tell us what you think. just use the hashtag #bbcthebriefing. so let's get started. two years after the mu

this is the briefing — i'm sally bundock. our top story: us prosecutors charge two former twitter employees with spying for saudi arabia. it's claimed they targeted critics of the saudi government and royal family. with the impeachment inquiry hotting up — president trump lashes out at the democrats accusing them of staging show trials. lebanon's mass protests continue — but what are they about? three young people tell us their dreams for the future. and going supersonic with the bloodhound, the british mission to break the world land speed record. in business, betting the farm. can the world find a sustainable way to feed itself? we look at the multi—billion dollar rise of plant—based meat. this thursday's briefing, will make sure you gci’oss this thursday's briefing, will make sure you across all you do know in global and sport. would love to be pa rt global and sport. would love to be part of the conversation, have you become a fact —— have you become thinking? is it for health reasons or to reduce your carbo

i'm sally bundock. tightening the reins. investment powerhouse softbank looks set impose new restrictions on startups after its gamble on wework turned sour. a word in your ear. how audio could be the next big thing for kids in the digital age. and on the markets:

i'm sally bundock. our top story: protesting for clean air — delhi imposes new traffic restrictions as millions are told to stay indoors and avoid the toxic smog. why the world is in "colossal danger" and needs to abandon its nuclear weapons. we speak to the former soviet leader mikhail gorbachev on the stand—off between russia and the west. all nations should declare that nuclear weapons must be destroyed. mcdonald's fires its chief executive over a relationship with an employee. and in a special interview damejulie andrews tells us about her years working in hollywood. 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 climate change activist greta thunberg has got a new challenge — she needs to travel from california to the next un climate summit in madrid in 28 days. without taking to the skies she's asking for ideas. do send them in — just use the hashtag #bbcthebriefing. as air quality hits ‘hazardous‘

i'm sally bundock. our top story: china says it will take "firm counter measures" after president donald trump signs legislation backing protesters in hong kong. from make—up advice to human rights campaigner. we meet the tiktok star who's rejected the social media firm's apology and insists that china has tried to censor her free speech. rescuers save a little boy after an earthquake in albania claims at least 30 lives. in business, crypto crime wave. theft and fraud losses from digital currencies are soaring — as the market continues to boom a warm welcome to the programme, briefing you on all you need to know in global news, business, and sport. also in the programme, british actorjohn boyega has admitted that he left his copy of the closely—guarded script for the new star wars movie under his bed and that it ended up for sale on ebay. that was after he moved and it was left behind. so we'd like to know have you ever lost anything important or valuable? president trump has signed a bill into la

this is the briefing, i'm sally bundock. our top story: turkey says it has captured the elder sister of abu bakr al—baghdadi, leader of the islamic state group, killed in a us raid last month. tackling self—harm and suicide material shared on instagram. we meet the team revealing the shocking scale of the problem. thousands of catalan separatists take to the streets of barcelona in protest at a visit by spain's king felipe. vow and declare gives australia victory at the melbourne cup, but the race has been overshadowed by an animal abuse scandal. in business: under pressure. fast fashion comes in for scrutiny as clothing giant primark gets ready to give us its latest results. a warm welcome to the programme, briefing you on all you need to know in global news, business and sport. also trending on social media: get involved in the conversation today. we would like to know, when shopping for clothes, do you think ethically, or is it all about the price tag? tell us what you think. just use the hashtag #bbcthebriefing. the

i'm sally bundock. fighting for survivial on the high street — as christmas approaches we look at the global crisis in retail. china's pork crisis. how african swine fever is having a very real impact on family dinner tables. and on the markets: lets start with some retail therapy and if you're a shop owner you probably need it. a new report says top destination shopping streets can still thrive in select parts of new york and london. but this is a far cry from the rest of the retail sector — which can feel like its fighting for survival. according to a recent prediction, amazon is expected to control nearly 50% of the us e—commerce market by the end of the year. it also became the world's largest retailer this year, surpassing walmart. in the us, 2019 has been dubbed the "retail apocalypse" — some 8,600 stores will have closed by the end of this year. it's a pattern that's being repeated elsewhere.|n the uk, 1,234 high street stores shut in the first half of this year. but shops are starting to

i'm sally bundock. british steel is set to announce a $90 million rescue from a chinese company that could save up to 4,000 jobs in the uk. up in smoke. 0nce hailed as the healthier alternative to cigarettes, vaping products are facing a backlash around the globe after their safety has been challenged. and markets in asia are under pressure with the hang seng seeing heavy losses as tensions escalate in hong kong — also the main markets in shanghai are under pressure with demand rising for safe havens such as the japanese yen and gold. a chinese firm is poised to rescue british steel for close to 90 million dollars — which could safeguard up to 4,000 jobs in the uk. the company has been in liquidation since may and has been kept alive by the british government. sam ryder has more. british steel has been feeling the heat for more than six months. since going into liquidation it's been propped up by the british government. several deals have been on the table, but china'sjingye group is the front runne

i'm sally bundock. betting the farm. can the world find a sustainable way to feed itself? we look at the multi—billion dollar rise of plant—based meat. plus — caffeine buzz — how gourmet coffee is perking up the economy in remote parts of indonesia and on the markets: but the possum a beer agreement to defend the trade talks between us and china, it might be pushed into next month. we start with food and the impact our diet has on the planet. a regular report by the un's food and agriculture organisation is expected to confirm demand for animal—based food — meat and dairy products — is continuing to grow. the livestock industry has grown around five fold since the 1960s. and that growth can't continue. food production and consumption is already over a quarter of our carbon footprint. in three decades the world's population will be approaching 10 billion — sending demand for food soaring. researchers say changing our diet is the biggest single thing we can do to combat climate change. switching to a plant—based diet would cut land use by over three quarter

i'm sally bundock. fun and games at google, as the firm streams its way into the gaming market. but will it be a success? and us president donald trump gives chinese telecoms giant huawei another reprieve. it was a record close for the broad market in the us and a mixed picture emerging in asia with hong kong up another 1% today. google is launching its streaming gaming platform called google stadia today. the platform offers games on a subscription basis that plays from google's servers. this means there are no discs, physical media or devices involved and the games will play on computers, tablets or mobile phones. stadia will launch with 22 games, which some critics say is not enough, but it's still almost twice the amount initially promised. as it relies on the internet to work. many areas where connections aren't up to speed will not be able to use it. it will be available in m countries from today, with more coming in the next few months. some have balked at the price, the $129.99 premiere edition will include a stadia controller, a chromecast dongle, and three months of st

i'm sally bundock. an unexpected polluter. shipping is responsible for 3% of global greenhouse gas emissions. what can be done? china's pork crisis. how supplies of the country's favourite meat are shrinking as pig pens empty due to african swine fever. and financial markets — as asia are on edge again, keeping a close eye on pro—democracy protests in hong kong, nissan results are due out soon. we will be live to our asia business hub for the latest. whether it is cars, clothes, smartphones or the raw material to make them, the vast majority of the stuff we buy is sent around the world by ship, and the greenhouses gases that produces are being targeted at a un meeting here in london this week. in fact, 90% of global trade involves stuff being moved around by sea. but the industry wasn't included in the paris climate agreement, which the us is pulling out of. however, it is signifcant because it creates about 3% of the global greenhouse gas emissions that are causing climate change, and that is why governments want to reduc

i'm sally bundock. ford unveils its electric dreams, which it hopes will revolutionise and ignite the industry. and we're at the dubai airshow, where aviation giants are showing off their new planes. and on the markets, despite the ongoing stand—off in hong kong the hang seng is headed higher, investors are looking for fresh developments in the us—china trade negotiations. coming to a street near you, the future of cars may be electric, but is the technology mainstream enough to become mass market yet? in the programme today we take a look at some of the issues surrounding the switch to electric vehicles, are they still too expensive to buy, and how practical are they for very long journeys? a few hours ago, ford unveiled its brand new electric car, called the mustang mach—e. ford hope they're on to a winner, the mustang is the world's best—selling sports coupe, and the new car is the first vehicle in fords range to be built as an electric vehicle from the ground up. it's also ford's response to

i'm sally bundock. crypto crime wave. theft and fraud losses from digital currencies are soaring, as the market continues to boom. plus, your own village from only $55,000. how one entrepreneur is attracting investment to spain's abandoned countryside. and on the markets — new record highs for wall street after better than expected figures on the us economy. but that optimism is fading in asia after president trump signed legislation supporting the hong kong protestors, potentially threatening us—china trade talks. we start with the world of digital or cryptocurrencies. since bitcoin arrived decade ago the market has exploded. there are now more than 1,500 different digital currencies in use. supporters say they are the future of finance. but they are coming under growing scrutiny by governments around the world and increasingly becoming the focus of crime. losses from digital currency crime and fraud soared to almost $4.5 billion in the first nine months of the year, according to a new report. that's up 150% on the w

i'm sally bundock. open sesame! alibaba shares jump in their blockbuster hong kong debut. and how not to have a rubbish christmas — is it possible to do away with unnecessary packaging over the festive season? and financial markets are riding the wave of optimism about a possible trade agreement between the us and china and a bumper week for takeover activity. alibaba shares up over 6% in hong kong. let's talk some more about the chinese e—commerce giant alibaba. shares in the chinese e—commerce giant alibaba have surged in its hong kong trading debut. the company, which is already traded in the us, raised at least $11.3 billion in its secondary listing. the move is being seen as a strategic step for alibaba in case us—china trade tensions continue to worsen, and american regulators decide to take aim at chinese—listed companies in new york. let's get more on this story. karishma vaswani is our asia business correspondent. tell us more about today's big debut for alibaba. it has been a highly anticipated share offering. in fact it is now on track to be the bigges

i'm sally bundock. tightening the reins. investment powerhouse softbank looks set impose new restrictions on startups after its gamble on wework turned sour. a word in your ear. how audio could be the next big thing for kids in the digital age. and on the markets: we start with japanese conglomerate softbank — which is well known around the world as a savvy investment giant. but its reputation for making winning bets on start ups has taken a knock with the near collapse of the the shared working company wework. softbank was forced to provide an embarassing bailout — and is expected to announce stricter measures on founders when it reveals its latest financial results shortly. vivienne nunis reports from new york on softbank‘s latest challenge. from hot property to a humiliating bailout. office sharing firm wework faced a cash crunch until softbank came to the rescue. now they will be looking at how much damage wework has caused to the bottom line and what it plans to do next. there are things that they might want to tr

i'm sally bundock. disruptor disrupted? uber finds out today if it will continue to operate in london, its biggest european market. and is the internet fracturing between china and the rest of the world? we'll take you to the splinternet to find out. and on the markets: the ride hailing firm uber has been in last—ditch talks to extend its licence in london, after months of turmoil over its position in its largest european market. the company's full london licence was suspended in 2018, after concerns were raised about uber‘s policy on passenger protection and driver vetting. it also comes as uber battles huge losses and growing competition. in the us it's biggest rival is lyft, though both firms are losing money. latest results for lyft showed losses of $1i63m, compared to $1.3 billion for uber. thatis that is supposed to be 1 billion there at the bottom instead of1 million, so we will fix that graphic. uber has also been investing in food delivery and autonomous cars, while lyft is concentrating on ride hailing. meanwh

i'm sally bundock. the state owned saudi oil giant aramco says it's going to make its stock market debut in riyadh. the global travel industry shows red hot growth — but will an uncertain global economy and environmental concerns cool it down? and on the markets: japan is closed for a public holiday but you can see the strong gains from wall street on friday are travelling through to the asian trading session to hopes are high for a good and to phase one talks between the us and china on trade. it's the world's most profitable company — and now the oil producer aramco is set to go public. regulators in saudi arabia have given the go—ahead for part of the state—owned company to be listed on the riyadh stock exchange in what could be the world's biggest initial public offering. our business correspondent katie prescott reports. saudi arabia produces one tenth of the world's oil. managing that makes this very unusual company the most profitable in the world. this flotation has been years in the pip

i'm sally bundock. mind the gap. campaigners mark equal pay day — as research shows women earn 13% less than men here in the uk — and almost a third less around the world. plus, the secret weapon in the war on waste. how packaging could soon be telling you how to recycle it. and on the markets, asian shares under pressure as data shows the trade war hitting the chinese and japanese economies. and the latest reports suggest a solution to that trade war could still be some way off. we start with the gender pay gap — because campaigners here in the uk are calling today equal pay day. they calculate that from today, because of the pay gap with men, women are effectively working for free for the rest of the year. the fawcett society — which does the calculations each year — says there has been a slight improvement on 2018. but female full time workers earn on average 13% less than their male counterparts. there is high—level support for change. a group of 100 top uk businesswomen including former royal mail bo

this is the business briefing, i'm sally bundock. focus on fast fsahion. uk pioneer primark gets ready to unveil its results as the sector comes under increasing pressure to clean up its act. uber tells investors sorry about the waiting time, and promises profits will arrive within two years. and on financial markets, on wall street it was another record breaker, and we are seeing gains gci’oss breaker, and we are seeing gains across the board in asia. japan catching up today on advances on monday as it was closed for a public holiday. but the word from the us is that a deal with china on trade on phase one could be coming soon. the fast fashion sector is under the spotlight today, as one of its leading players gets ready to tell us its latest financial results. the british giant primark helped spearhead the rise of the industry, and its performance will come in for major scrutiny as the sector faces increasing pressure. british mps have scrutinised fast fashion and made a series of recommendations. these include a penny tax on every garment sold, in ord

i'm sally bundock. us prosecutors open a criminal investigation into opioid makers and their distributors. softbank‘s troubles. as the japanese conglomerate pushes ahead with its wework rescue, we look at the problems facing its vision fund. and on the markets... fairly mixed today, as you can see. in asia, up slightly for hong kong andjapan in asia, up slightly for hong kong and japan following a pretty muted session on wall street the night before. federal prosecutors in the us are investigating six pharmaceutical companies for potential criminal charges in connection with shipping big quantities of opioid painkillers that contributed to a healthcare crisis, according to official documents. its being reported that five of the companies have received subpoenas from the us attorney's office in the eastern district of new york as part of the investigation. vivienne nunis has more from new york. according more from new york. to reports, federal prosecutors according to reports, federal prosecutors are t

this is worklife from bbc news, with sally bundock and karin giannone. crypto crime wave. theft and fraud losses from digital currencies are soaring — as the market continues to boom. live from london, that's our top story on thursday 28th november. the european central bank is looking at its own cryptocurrency and china is launching another crackdown, so can regulators really control them and what difference would it make? also in the programme: social media showdown — china owned tiktok apologies to a us teenager for blocking her controversial videos as the us steps up its surveillance of hong kong. and the price of village life. we'll find out how one couple is making a business of selling entire spanish villages, and who is buying them. every day, thousands of people take on the responsiblity of caring for a loved one who's elderly, ill or disabled, but how do you cope with giving up a career and everything that goes with it, so we'll speak to one group trying to help the helpers. as we hear from the woman who is selling remote villages in north west spain to encou

this is the briefing, i'm sally bundock. our top story: with pro—democracy candidates in hong kong's local elections on course for a landslide, the territory's pro—beijing leader carrie lam says her government will respect the results. days of heavy rain and floods drench parts of italy and france, devastating communities and destroying roads. leaked documents seen by the bbc reveal the vast network of high security prisons in western china designed to brainwash uighur muslims. disruptor disrupted? uber finds out today if it will be able to continue operating in london, its biggest european market.

i'm sally bundock. our top story: hong kong's chief executive acknowledges the results of sunday's election reflected people's discontent, but offers no new concessions. a us court rules that a former white house counsel must testify before congress, rejecting the trump administration's argument that white house officials cannot be compelled to do so. the world anti—doping agency calls for russia to be suspended from international sporting competitions for the next four years. open sesame! alibaba shares jump in their blockbuster hong kong debut.

this is the briefing — i'm sally bundock. our top story: a six—point plan to save the planet. thousands of scientists demand deep and lasting changes to curb catastrophic climate change. the democrats have gained ground in us state elections — the sitting republican governor in kentucky is on the verge of defeat. the outgoing head of the european commission — jean—claude juncker — says he thinks the uk will leave the eu — by the end ofjanuary. champion, champion, champion, champion, champion, champion, champion, champion! and the seven—year—old south african on course to be a golfing superstar.

we this is the briefing — i'm sally bundock. our top story: countdown to the next crucial phase of the impeachment inquiry. washington braces for public hearings into the president's dealings with ukraine. australia escapes the worst of the bushfires — but the threat still remains in queensland and new south wales. the venice mayor declares disaster as the city is hit by its highest tide in 50 years. and we speak to actors christian bale and matt damon — who reveal the truth behind hollywood auditions. fighting for survivial on the high street —

this is the briefing, i'm sally bundock. our top story: turkey says it has captured the elder sister of abu bakr al—baghdadi, leader of the islamic state group, killed in a us raid last month. tackling self—harm and suicide material shared on instagram. we meet the team revealing the shocking scale of the problem. thousands of catalan separatists take to the streets of barcelona in protest at a visit by spain's king felipe. vow and declare gives australia victory at the melbourne cup, but the race has been overshadowed by an animal abuse scandal. in business: under pressure. fast fashion comes in for scrutiny as clothing giant primark gets ready

i'm sally bundock. our top stories: police in hong kong use live ammunition during clashes with protesters. a demonstrator has been shot at point blank range. a state of emergency is declared in new south wales and queensland, with warnings that bushfires in australia could pose a catastrophic threat to sydney. spain's second general election this year fails to break the political deadlock, with the socialists topping the poll without an outright majority. british steel is set to announce a 90 million dollar rescue from a chinese company that could save up to four thousand jobs

this is worklife from bbc news, with sally bundock and karin giannone. fighting for survival on the high street — as christmas approaches, we look at the global crisis in retail. live from london, that's our top story on wednesday 13 november. by the end of the year, amazon is expected to control a whopping 50% of the e—commerce market in the us — so how can the high street bricks and mortar stores fight back? also in the programme... global retailers face scrutiny over cotton sourced from a chinese region plagued by human rights abuses. and... should you meddle with an iconic classic? the boss of fender tells us how feedback from musicians guided the redesign of the legendary stratocaster. workers from ethnic minorities here in the uk still face high levels of discrimination when it comes to getting top jobs. we'll be talking to one woman working to change that. and today we want to know your thoughts on the bricks and mortar retail crisis. as christmas is approaching, are you heading for the high street — or doing most of your shopping online?

i'm sally bundock. our top stories: in malta, a police investigation into the murder of a journalist is becoming as political crisis, as three senior figures step down in one day. security on the us—mexico border — president trump says he plans to treat mexico's drug cartels as terrorist organisations. arrested when they were teenagers — three men in the us state of maryland have been freed after spending 36 years in prison for a crime they didn't commit. us prosecutors open a criminal investigation into opioid makers and their distributors.

this is worklife from bbc news, with maryam moshiri and sally bundock. game on. google launches stadia, a streaming platform taking games out of the console and onto the internet. live from london, that's our top story on tuesday 19 november. it isa it is a saturated market but google is streaming its way into the gaming market. steel workers across europe are bracing themselves after india's tata announce up to 3000 job cuts. kyliejenner has announced she's selling the majority holding in her cosmetics company for $600 million. good for her. she is only 22. from hotels to shipping and tea... we'll be getting the inside track on how to succeed from the boss of one of india's oldest and largest business conglomerates. the us government has decided that sleeping in the office is a big no—no — and has banned it at work. is it ever 0k to power nap at work? let us know — just use the hashtag bbcworklife. hello and welcome to worklife. google is launching its streaming gaming platform called google stadia today. the platform offers games on a subscription basis t

this is the briefing, i'm sally bundock. our top story: as weather conditions worsen in australia's new south wales, the fire service warns it is now too late to leave in some areas. activists in hong kong block roads and clash with police, a day after some of the most violent unrest during five months of pro—democracy protests. this is the scene live. hillary clinton tells the bbc she is dumbfounded that the uk government won't release a report into russian covert actions in the uk. an unexpected polluter.

this is worklife from bbc news, with sally bundock and karin giannone. time out for screens, could audio be the next big thing for kids. we're live from london and that is our top story today, wednesday 6th november. from podcast to audio books, why the growing youth audio market could be rich pickings. also in the programme. softbank, the japanese investment powerhouse, posts a huge loss as its latest gamble on stricken wework and other tech bets turn sour. and do you fancy a cuppa? i will never say no. but think before chuck out the bag, there could be plastic in the bag. and seaweed has long been a staple food in asia, but now it is making its way to our shores and our plates. today we want to hear from you, the and our plates. today we want to hearfrom you, the booming market in audio books and podcasts for kids, can youngsters be weaned off screens? let us now with the hash bag bbc worklife. hello and welcome to worklife. we start with how much time your kids are spending glued to their screens. we're all being encouraged to limit their exposure to

i'm sally bundock. our top story: china says it will take "firm counter measures" after president donald trump signs legislation backing protesters in hong kong. from make—up advice to human rights campaigner. we meet the tiktok star who's rejected the social media firm's apology and insists that china has tried to censor her free speech. rescuers save a little boy after an earthquake in albania claims at least 30 lives. in business, crypto crime wave. theft and fraud losses from digital currencies are soaring — as the market continues to boom

this is worklife from bbc news, with sally bundock and maryam moshiri. a big day for uber in london, as the firm finds out if it will receive the green light to continue operating in the city. live from london, that's our top story on monday the 25th of november. after major safety concerns led to the ride hailing app losing its license, uber will be praying for an extension in its top european market. also in the programme breakfast at tiffany's for lvmh, as the french luxury giant buys the jewellery chain forjust over $16bn. pimp my ride. we'll tell you about the ethiopian driver who's turned his truck into a three bedroom home. we'll hear the remarkable story of the woman who says she's turning cannabis into a source of hope for those suffering illness and pain. today we want to know is a job for life a thing of the past? new research shows the average millennial may have had six jobs by the age of 34. is this a good thing? what's your experience? let us know — just use the hashtag bbcworklife. hello and welcome to worklife. let's get started. we ar

this is worklife from bbc news with sally bundock and karin giannone. mind the gap. campaigners mark equal pay day — as research shows women earn 13 percent less than men here in the uk — and almost a third less around the world. live from london, that's our top story on thursday 1a november some of the uk's top bosses are pushing for a law change — to give women the right to find out how much their male colleagues are earning. also in the programme the world's most popular social media site — facebook — removes more than 11—million images of child nudity and sexual abuse. and... the secret weapon in the war on waste. how packaging could soon be telling you how to recycle it fitness apps on your mobile are now a multi—billion dollar industry — we'll be talking to one entrepreneur for whom exercise really is a big money spinner so in the interest of pay equality — would you be happy with your colleagues knowing what you earn? let us know — just use the hashtag bbcworklife. we start with the gender pay gap — because campaigners here in the uk are

this is worklife from bbc news with sally bundock and karin giannone. the ugly side of the beauty industry, as a leading body in the uk claims bullying is rife within the industry. live from london, that's our top story on wednesday the 27th of november. in an exclusive interview with the bbc, the british beauty council says workers are suffering from a wide range of issues, from name calling to psychological abuse. also in the programme. trouble at softbank, as the japanese giant fails to woo investors for its new fund. and — we'll be hearing from the young entrepreneur who's connecting upcoming social media influencers with the world's biggest brands. getting it right when it comes to where we work — we'll meet the company aiming to take the slog out of renting office space. today we want to know — what's on the menu for your christmas dinner? it looks like the traditional festive blow—out could be impacted due to extreme weather, with supplies of turkey and some veg affected. so will this change your plans? let us know — just use the hashta

this is the briefing, i'm sally bundock. our top stories: after a two day standoff with the police protesters at hong kong polytechnic emerge from the building, at least forty are arrested by police prince andrew stands by his exclusive interview to the bbc to defend his friendship with sex offender jeffrey epstein, sources say. it's been seen as deeply damaging. large parts of central venice in italy are once again under water, as another exceptionally high tide inundates the city. and in the business briefing: ford announces its electric dreams, which it hopes will revolutionise and ignite the industry.

this is the briefing — i'm sally bundock. our top story: protesting for clean air — delhi imposes new traffic restrictions as millions are told to stay indoors and avoid the toxic smog. why the world is in "colossal danger" and needs to abandon its nuclear weapons. we speak to the former soviet leader mikhail gorbachev on the stand—off between russia and the west. all nations should declare that nuclear weapons must be destroyed. mcdonald's fires its chief executive over a relationship with an employee. and in a special interview damejulie andrews tells us about her years working in hollywood.

this is worklife from bbc news, with sally bundock and david eades. travel lust. our passion for globetrotting keeps on booming but will an uncertain global economy and climate concerns cool the industry down? live from london, that's our top story on monday 4th november. travel and tourism adds trillions to the global economy, with 1.4 billion trips expected this year, but the climate cost is high, some 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions. also in the programme: what if you lived in the most polluted city on the planet? in delhi, authorities have had to curb cars on the road to protect citizens. we'll go live to the city. and the world's biggest company you've never heard of. aramco is listing today and we will find out more about that. and we'll be getting the inside track on the business of babies and the disruptors in the fertility sector helping those facing difficulty in conceiving a child. and are you dating a colleague? mcanald's boss loses hisjob over it. we want to know is a workplace relationship worth it? appropriate, or inappropriate? let us know â€

this is worklife from bbc news, with maryam moshiri and sally bundock. with 100m bags of trash set to pile up over the festive period what can be done to stop us all having a rubbish christmas. live from london, that's our top story on tuesday the 26th of november three quarters of us now say climate change is a priority but will christmas shopping leave that pledge out in the cold? also in the programme — open sesame! alibaba shares jump in their blockbuster hong kong debut. and the tale of a latin hit — we meet the brains behind the world's second biggest music channel on youtube and we'll be getting the inside track on the business trying to add a little more spice to all our lives. the boss of spice—n—tice meal kits will be with us. and could you cut back on your emails? climate campaigners say we should "think before we thank" to cut back on unnecessary messages and energy use. what do you think? let us know — just use the hashtag bbcworklife. hello and welcome to worklife. now, it may not be december yet, but the christmas shopping season

this is worklife from bbc news, with sally bundock and david eades. fast—fashion fortunes — british pioneer primark says international expansion is helping its profits grow. live from london, that's our top story on tuesday 5th november is a t—shirt for a few quid a sustainable way to go? the industry is under scrutiny for its enviornmental impact — and the welfare of millions of workers around the world. also in the programme ...ride—sharing giant uber continues to lose money — billions of dollars — but the boss promises to hail a profit in two years time. .and.. a glimmer of hope that there is an end in sight to the us—china trade war and punishing tariffs — that's pushing up stock markets to record highs. and — where would sherlock holmes buy his maps and how did ernest shackleton navigate antarctica? with the help of 166—year—old british firm — we'll get the inside track on the world's largest map maker. today we want to know map or app — when was the last time you unfolded a good—old fashioned map or are you reliant