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May 2017
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Money talks: British Airways hits turbul...

The Economist
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After a disastrous weekend of technical glitches for British Airways,our correspondent Charles Read estimates the long-term damage to the airline's reputation. Also: America's army of small banks are demanding lighter regulation. And Anne McElvoy travels to Portugal to find out about Economy Minister Manuel Cabral's plans for the country. Simon Long hosts.

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