Comedian Colm O’Regan wonders why the world knows so little about Canada’s general election. …read more From:: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-34485956#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa       

As the UK National Lottery shakes up its rules, BBC News explains the changes and how it affects players. …read more From:: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-34486328#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa       

Mark Easton visits Harlow, Essex, to see how government plans to allow councils in England to keep all proceeds from business rates raised in their area are being received. …read more From:: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-34447424#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa       

Chancellor George Osborne says ”a huge package of support” is in place to help staff at Redcar steelworks, after the company owners go into liquidation. …read more From:: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-34427288#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa       

A look at the new Trans-Pacific Partnership – one of the world’s biggest free trade zones – which will take in about 40 % of the global economy. …read more From:: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-34448085#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa       

As a new 5p charge on plastic bags rolls out in English supermarkets, BBC News takes a look at the numbers behind plastic bag use in England. …read more From:: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-34445218#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa       

Rice prices could rise as the rice harvest is again affected by weather event El Nino, which can lead to droughts and harvest failures in several parts of the world. …read more From:: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-34442542#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa       

Authorities in Indonesia and Singapore are putting legal pressure on a number of companies over their role in Malaysia’s fires. …read more From:: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-34439928#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa       

Many shoppers in England will have to pay 5p for plastic carrier bags from Monday in a bid to slash the 7.6 billion handed out every year. …read more From:: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-34441674#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa       

The Chancellor, George Osborne announces plans to sell shares worth at least £2bn in Lloyds. …read more From:: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-34442199#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa