Samsung sees record quarterly profit on chip demand
Craig TaylorThe world’s largest smartphone maker is thriving despite a political scandal and the Galaxy Note 7 recall. BBC News – Business
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UK productivity falls to pre-crisis level
Output-per-hour for UK workers is 0.4% lower than in the final quarter of 2007, official data shows. BBC News – Business
Minimum wage for the self-employed, suggests think tank
Some of the self-employed should be entitled to the national minimum wage, argues the Resolution Foundation. BBC News – Business
Employers ‘having to pay more to recruit new staff’
A worsening skills shortage is forcing firms to pay out £2bn a year in higher salaries. BBC News – Business
BA to get strike cover from Qatar Airways
British Airways wins approval to lease planes and staff from Qatar Airways to cover flights as 16-day strike begins. BBC News – Business
Jeremy Corbyn sacks three frontbenchers over single market vote
Three frontbenchers fired for rebelling against Labour’s leader during Queen’s Speech vote. BBC News – Business