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More women needed

Germany has very few female bosses so is it time for the men only culture to change?

Egypt telecom boss 'confident of change'

Egyptian businessman Naguib Sawiris says that the demonstrations will not stop until change happens

Hedge fund financiers were 'heroes'

Michael Lewis, author of The Big Short, says hedge fund bosses were "heroes" in the financial crisis. Their warnings were ignored.

Egypt protests: Turmoil causes pain for exporters

With road transport within Egypt restricted and major shipping companies stopping services to the country, export business has been severely restricted. Ali Eissa is from the British Egyptian Business Association.

Profits up at Diageo

The world's biggest alcoholic drinks maker Diageo is enjoying rising sales in Asia and Africa

BBC confirms World Service cuts

The BBC World Service is to stop radio broadcasting in seven languages and close five language services altogether. Up to 650 jobs will be cut following a 16% reduction in its grant from the Foreign Office. Peter Horrocks is Director of BBC Global News.

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