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World Service,10 Sep 2018,26 mins

Les Moonves resigns from CBS

World Business Report

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The head of US media giant CBS, Les Moonves, has resigned with immediate effect following allegations of sexual misconduct. Emily Peck follows the media industry for the Huffington Post she explains the latest response to the news. Also in the programme, Jack Ma, founder of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba says he's leaving the firm next year. Duncan Clark wrote 'The House that Jack Built', and explains Mr Ma's legacy. Plus, how would you like to work a four day week instead of five? The Trades Union Congress in the UK says governments and companies should take action to help people work less but get paid the same. Kate Bell at the TUC tells us more. Italy's government is to introduce a ban on Sunday trading in large commercial centres. Monica Cannalire of the Italian Council of Shopping Centres tells us why her organisation is opposed to the move. Plus our workplace commentator Alison Green explores the thorny etiquette around hugging people at work. (Picture: Les Moonves Credit EPA / Justin Lane)

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