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HS2 construction company with £1.5bn debt 'could collapse into administration in just a day'
Government talks are taking place to save Carillon, one of the contractors for high-speed rail link HS2, but ministers have reportedly ruled out a financial bailout.
Joseph Valente: How to ask your boss for a raise, according to an Apprentice winner
If he can win the Apprentice, he can definitely teach you how to ask for a raise at work. Here's what Joseph Valente told IBTimes UK.
Online porn forces closure of one of Europe's last remaining erotic cinemas
The Beverley Cinema in Paris was one of the most popular and famous erotic cinemas. Feeling the effects of online pornography, its owner laments over the impact.
What to do when your boss is denying reality
A behavioural scientist outlines his top tips for dealing with truth denialism - in business, politics and every day life.
Ryanair is accused of ditching this 'non-essential' item on flights and passengers are furious
Ryanair has hit back at accusations that it no longer provides soap in its plane toilets after its passengers reacted angrily to rumours.
Big Bang Theory cast world's highest paid TV stars – check out the other top earners
The Bazinga guy and the woman that isn't Blossom are raking in top dollar.
BMW confirms electric Mini to be built in Oxford, dispelling Brexit fears
New all-electric version of the three-door Mini will arrive in 2019.
Sainsbury's was a Fairtrade pioneer - its not-so 'Fairly Traded' tea is a disaster for poor farmers
The supermarket will drop the Fairtrade mark from its tea.
Six questions you should ask at the end of a job interview
Asking questions at the end of an interview shows you are eager and capable.
Why do a vast majority of Russians say their country shouldn't fight to lift US sanctions?
People say they would rather face a continuing rise in prices than give in to America.
Don't expect Trump's promised $1tr infrastructure plan anytime soon
American industries say they're hopeful the cash will come to fix the nation's crumbling roads and rail... eventually.
Trump wants price of 30-foot-high concrete Mexican border wall in by May
Companies across US hurrying to get their proposals in by deadline, but many believe wall will be mostly fence.
UK lost 137 million working days to sickness in 2016 – lowest rate since ONS records began
Office for National Statistics said coughs and colds were a common cause of sickness absences.
Ten common mistakes to avoid in a job interview
Be prepared, be confident and look like you want the job from the moment you walk into the interview room.
Davos 2017: Theresa May urges big business to 'play by rules' in globalisation warning
UK prime minister also told leaders that 'Britain is and will always be open for business'.
Watch Donald Trump's press conference after explosive Russia allegations
President-elect will face tough questions about relationship with Russia in his first press conference in six months
Tories not tackling UK's energy crisis, say Labour and Green parties
Axing of £1bn green tech fund shows government 'disregarded their own promises,' opposition says.
Revealed: How the Tory government ignored industry warnings and put 190,000 jobs at risk
EXCLUSIVE: David Cameron and George Osborne reneged on £1bn promise on carbon-capture programme.
5,000 jobs 'announced' by Trump are already part of 50,000 in SoftBank deal
Business mogul who owns Sprint and president-elect made the announcement three weeks ago.
Ikea makes £40m settlement to families of 3 toddlers crushed by Malm drawers
Toddlers Camden Ellis, Curren Collas and Ted McGee all died when a chest of drawers toppled onto them.
Big business leaders urge Trump to abandon mass deportation promises
Business leaders say softer stance on immigration status needed to support economy.
Donald Trump ends business ties to focus on presidency role
Real estate mogul says presidency is 'more important task' and he will step away 'in total'.
Theresa May's administration has no clear Brexit strategy as cabinet splits on key issues
A leaked Whitehall memo slammed May's style of governance, saying that it cannot be sustained.
Charities are uncompetitive, unwieldy and overly ego-driven - they need to adapt or die
Businesses make calculated decisions largely on facts and what's right for the company.
Posh crisp maker Tyrells promises hundreds of new jobs following £300m takeover
The managing director spoke of the possibility of global expansion.
We love to hate Mike Ashley but he's not alone in exploiting workers with Victorian conditions
Sports Direct is just the tip of the iceberg – other companies just have better PR.
UK lottery win wife leaves husband for mattress tycoon Mike Clare
National Lottery winners split after wife befriended the Sunday Times Rich List businessman.
Former BHS owner Philip Green demands 'immediate apology' from Frank Field
Retail tycoon embroiled in a pensions row following BHS collapse and criticism by MP's in a report.
MPs to examine governance of private companies and their pension funds following BHS collapse
Former BHS owner Philip Green heavily criticised and blamed for collapse of retail chain.
Mike Ashley rebuked for 'Victorian' labour conditions at Sports Direct
MPs accuse Ashley of turning a blind eye to 'appalling' work practices at retailer's Shirebrook warehouse.