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AUDIO: Avoiding business and office jargon

The journalist and author John Lanchester has written a book that aims to decode the language of finance.

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AUDIO: The little known biggest web retailer

Alibaba, the world's largest internet retailer, is set to float on the US stock market, in what may be the world's biggest-ever IPO.

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EU adopts fresh sanctions on Russia

European Union member states formally adopt new sanctions on Russia over the Ukraine crisis, but do not specify when they will come in to force.

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TSB to open up to 30 new branches

TSB - the bank formerly owned by Lloyds - has confirmed that it is in the process of opening up to 30 new branches, although 300 other banks have shut.

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Kenya's business beauty queen

Terry Mungai has built a beauty empire, including 12 salons, three training schools, the Miss World Kenya franchise and now a cosmetics shop.

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3D print your racing car

3D printing everything from racecars to human tissue

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