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IKEA sales jump from online boost

Swedish budget furniture retailer IKEA has reported record annual sales with online revenues up 30 percent.

Economy

China's economy on track for stable growth

China's economy perked up in August after a lacklustre July. Factory output and retail sales grew faster than expected, the housing market was strong and government infrastructure spending rose.

Korea

Hanjin Shipping collapse strands cargo worth billions

Hanjin Shipping's largest shareholder, Korean Air Lines, has again delayed a decision on a rescue plan, adding to uncertainty about cargo stranded at sea following the container carrier's collapse.

Economy

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Sport

Money united as top clubs back UEFA changes to the Champions League

The ECA General Assembly of leading European football clubs has taken place in Geneva where the clubs backed changes to the Champions and Europa Leagues, which will guarantee more money for those invo

Economy

Eurozone manufacturing 'wavering', British manufacturing rebounds

Manufacturing growth in the eurozone slowed in August partly due to the effect of the Brexit vote. The weaker pound boosting exports help UK manufacturing rebound.

Economy

Price gouging row: how much should those drugs cost?

The debate over high prices for medical treatments heats up in the United States with two companies - Valeant Pharmaceuticals and Mylan - in the frame.

Business Series

Banks pull the plug on South Korea's Hanjin Shipping

One of the world's biggest container shipping firms, South Korea's Hanjin Shipping, is headed for bankruptcy after the lenders it has borrowed money from pulled the plug.

Europe News

'No company can have selective benefits' - Brussels takes bite out of Apple

The European Commission (EC) has ordered US tech giant to pay a record tax penalty of 13 billion euros to the Irish government.

Ireland

EU vs Apple: A fair whack or a made up number?

The European Commission’s demand that Ireland collect €13 billion in back taxes from Ireland has polarised opinion.

Ireland

Apple ordered to pay 13bn euro tax bill to Ireland, both to appeal

The European Commission has taken ordered tech giant Apple to pay up to 13 billion euros in back taxes to the Irish government in Dublin.

Economy

Brexit vote effect cuts German business morale

There was a sharp deterioration in German business morale in August and expectations declined the most in sectors with relatively strong ties to the UK market.

Business Series

Burkini sales boosted by ban, as controversy rages on

The controversy over the body-covering swimwear for Muslim women - the burkini - is creating a business opportunity for its inventor who says orders have jumped.

Business Series

Production resumes at Volkswagen plants as parts suppliers dispute is settled

After marathon talks, Volkswagen and two of its parts suppliers have resolved a contract dispute that halted production of Golf and Passat models.

Business Series

German bank charges customers for holding their money

A small co-operative bank in the picturesque town of Gmund in Bavaria is turning financial norms upside down.

Germany

Raising retirement to 69 is "stupid" says German vice-chancellor

A proposal by Germany's Bundesbank to raise the national retirement age to 69 by 2060 has sparked heated debate in the country.

USA

Wildfire destroys scores of homes in Northern California

A wildfire which spread into a small Northern California town over the weekend has destroyed more than 175 homes and businesses.

Business Planet

Here come the drones

Learn more about the enormous market potential of civilian jobs.

Economy

Hungary: summer festivals cash in

Summer in the country means it's time to make some money with a music festival. Euronews checks out the 'Jazz Picnic' in the village of Paloznark.

Business Series

More massive losses at Royal Bank of Scotland

Royal Bank of Scotland has sunk deeper into the red and said it is likely to take even longer than expected to return to profit.