Ago, same sex marriage is coming to australia. This seems to be part of a general global trend. Experience of australia, the vote was very strong. Also, the participation, 79 of australians, as youve seen, this is not a marginal issue, a big chunk of the population agrees with it. Its quite it quite is nice when there is a voluntary vote figure like that. They have compulsory elections. There is a statistician at the website quotes. This was talked about as being a key issue. In general referendum, getting people out to vote is a challenge. This is clearly hit a real wave in australia. Interestingly, the northern territory, only 58 of people responded. And the ras still going to be lots of issues, arent there . This is not absolutely cut and dry, black and white. Its the modern world, lets get on with it. Its got to get through the australian parliament. While the people are in favour, the politicians will bog this down in legislation although the Prime Minister said he will get it int
To stay on hold of a record low of 0. 25 . And the company that created photoshop, well be speaking to the boss of the Software Firm adobe, shantanu narayen. Today we want to know, do you use snapchat . What do you use it for . Let us know. Just use the hashtag bbcbizlive. I know that tanya is a user of snapchat, i have seen the selfies and we start with snap, the Company Behind the messaging app snapchat. It lets you send photo messages that disappear after a few seconds. But it seems the confidence of investors has gone missing almost as fast. Snaps shares plunged in after hours trading on its first set of Financial Results since that huge Flotation Back in march. Snap lost 2. 21 billion in the first three months of the year. Thats way more than the same time last year. Why . Well, mostly because of huge pay outs to staff with Stock Options in the flotation. But heres the number investors are really looking at. By the end of march 166 Million People were using snapchat every day. Tha
Currently in positive territory. And its been dubbed the uber of data science. Well be talking to a new start up which makes it easierforfirms to hire freelance data analysts. Today as a Cornish Village use their connection with horseracing to convince a dubai sheikh to help save their church hall, let us know whats your best Fundraising Success . Just use the hashtag bbcbizlive. Hello and welcome to Business Live. We start with a big day for this man media tycoon Rupert Murdoch. He may be 86 years old, but his Empire Building Ambition seems to be undiminished. Today he finds out whether the uk government will let him take over pay tv giant sky or whether to order a full investigation. So whats at stake . Mr murdochs 21st Century Fox already owns 39 per cent of sky. The price tag for full control . 15 billion. Sky is one of europes biggest broadcasters, with 22 million customers. The deal has already been cleared by countries across the region. But some claim it would give mr murdoch t
World business report. Its 241 years to the day since the us Founding Fathers signed the declaration of independence now, theres another man in charge. As Global Leaders prepare to meet later this week, well look at whether Donald Trumps policies are a step forward for the worlds biggest economy. And well look at the issues facing female entrepreneurs after a new Report Points to a Glass Ceiling in start up funding. What can be done to bridge the gap . Well hear from a leading businesswoman whose billion Dollar Business is set to list on the new york stock exchange. Welcome to World Business report. Im rachel horne. Its the fourth ofjuly and while americans will be taking the day off to mark Independence Day, the republicans and democrats will have differing views on whether the state of the countrys economy gives cause for celebration. The self styled ceo president wants america to grow by 3 a year a level not seen for over a decade. With growth currently atjust i. 6 , how exactly doe
Well be talking to the winners and losers. And who would you trust with your bank account. We will need one London Digital bank that promises a new way of managing your money. We ask what would be the one thing you change about the bank you use, cheaper loans, better Interest Rates, Faster Service . Let us know. Just use the hashtag bbcbizlive. Hello and welcome to Business Live. Good to have you with us. Banking is dominating the programme today, get in touch with your thoughts. We are talking about europes biggest bank, hsbc. One of the worlds biggest banks, hsbc, has reported its latest set of earnings and if youre a shareholder you are going to be very pleased with what they have to say today. The bank made a pre tax profit of 5. 28 billion in the Second Quarter of the year thats more than the 4. 6 than the 4. 6 billion that analysts were expecting. Hsbc announced a Share Buyback of up to 2 billion as it looks to make the most of its huge cash pile. The move will effectively restri