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TikTok vows to fight 'unconstitutional' US ban
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 17:01:07 GMT
The app faces being banned or sold in the US because of national security concerns.
Anglo American rejects £31bn mega-deal with rival
Fri, 26 Apr 2024 12:10:38 GMT
The firm says BHP's bid to create one of the world's biggest mining groups is "highly unattractive".
Pensioners' fears over paying income tax
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 23:28:42 GMT
Charities report heightened concern among pensioners who fear being dragged into paying income tax.
US economic growth slows but inflation grows
Thu, 25 Apr 2024 14:54:56 GMT
The world's largest economy grew less than expected but rising inflation may delay a rate cut.
TikTok will not be sold, Chinese parent tells US
Fri, 26 Apr 2024 07:13:01 GMT
The video sharing app faces being banned in the US unless it severs ties with its China's ByteDance.
Why green steam is a hot issue for business
Thu, 25 Apr 2024 23:36:47 GMT
Steam is still needed in many industries, but much of it is still made with fossil fuels.
'AI helps me to make wine for younger drinkers'
Wed, 17 Apr 2024 23:06:52 GMT
The winemakers using artificial intelligence to help them grow grapes and blend their wines.
Post Office paid widow in instalments for silence
Fri, 26 Apr 2024 16:35:42 GMT
The Horizon scandal inquiry reveals details of the biggest miscarriage of justice in UK legal history.
'Buying a first home is harder when you're single'
Sun, 28 Apr 2024 00:10:18 GMT
A report says two high incomes are increasingly needed to afford a mortgage, leaving millions stuck.
How fraudsters are getting fake articles onto Facebook
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 23:08:44 GMT
Scammers are able to get past automated checks on the social media giant to try to defraud users.
Labour pledges to renationalise most rail services
Thu, 25 Apr 2024 16:03:42 GMT
Labour says its plan will improve services - but the Tories say it is "pointless" and "unfunded".
Giant 3D printer that can build a house goes live
Fri, 26 Apr 2024 14:09:37 GMT
It's hoped giant device will be able to print homes, bridges, boats and wind turbines.
John Barnes banned as company director over taxes
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 15:30:20 GMT
John Barnes Media Ltd failed to pay £190,000 in taxes despite a turnover of over £400,000.
Sainsbury's: Almost everyone now shops in store
Thu, 25 Apr 2024 11:54:46 GMT
Nearly 90% of business now comes from its stores, the retailer says, as it reports a rise in food sales.
Google accused of making it harder to search for rival
Thu, 25 Apr 2024 14:16:44 GMT
In a complaint to the EU, email firm Tuta says it suddenly became much less visible in Google search.
Outcry led to HMRC's helpline closure U-turn
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 14:38:04 GMT
An unexpected “strength of feeling” led to the U-turn over its helpline closure, HMRC's boss tells MPs.
How robots are taking over warehouse work
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 01:17:00 GMT
At Ocado's newest warehouse robotic arms are helping to pack customer orders.
Tata rejects plea to keep Port Talbot blast furnace
Thu, 25 Apr 2024 18:03:02 GMT
Tata's chief executive says plans to keep one blast furnace open in Port Talbot are not viable.
The ex-flight attendant who now leads the airline
Thu, 25 Apr 2024 23:25:29 GMT
Mitsuko Tottori was named as the first female boss of Japan Airlines earlier this year.
Can AI help solve Japan’s labour shortages?
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 21:20:16 GMT
Japan is seeing if artificial intelligence can tackle its increasing shortfall of workers.
Meta AI spending plans cause share price slump
Thu, 25 Apr 2024 09:02:58 GMT
Investors react badly to the Facebook and WhatsApp owner spending more than anticipated on AI.
Dead whistleblower accused Boeing of safety breaches
Sat, 27 Apr 2024 01:26:14 GMT
John Barnett had been giving a formal legal deposition against the plane manufacturer before his sudden death.
How Chinese firms are using Mexico as a backdoor to the US
Sun, 21 Apr 2024 23:01:19 GMT
Chinese firms are racing to set up factories in Mexico to bypass US tariffs and sanctions.
Phoenix Energy sold to Hong Kong billionaire
Thu, 25 Apr 2024 17:59:41 GMT
Phoenix owns and operates the largest natural gas distribution network in Northern Ireland.
Why a deluge of Chinese-made drugs is hard to curb
Thu, 18 Apr 2024 22:57:01 GMT
Thousands of Chinese companies are making synthetic opioids and shipping them around the world.
Post Office exec denies remote access cover-up
Thu, 25 Apr 2024 16:50:37 GMT
Angela van den Bogerd says she was not trying to "suppress" Horizon remote access.
Tesla Autopilot recall to be probed by US regulator
Fri, 26 Apr 2024 13:50:43 GMT
The regulator will check whether Tesla's fix adequately addressed safety concerns.
US TikTok ban would be 'devastating', UK firms warn
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 23:05:36 GMT
UK businesses using TikTok say they could see a significant drop in sales if the app is banned in the US.
Ex-Post Office boss "opposed stopping prosecutions"
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 17:21:19 GMT
The former Post Office boss was against stopping postmaster prosecutions in 2013, former top lawyer says.
Will Labour’s plan make train tickets cheaper?
Thu, 25 Apr 2024 12:39:13 GMT
What impact will Labour's pledge to nationalise the railways have?
Lloyds hit as banks compete for mortgage customers
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 09:21:24 GMT
The banking group's results showed it had made less money from loans and mortgages compared with last year.
Mining giant BHP proposes buyout of Anglo American
Thu, 25 Apr 2024 09:15:59 GMT
The potential mega merger would give BHP access to Anglo American's copper assets.
John Lewis job applicants get questions beforehand
Fri, 26 Apr 2024 10:40:29 GMT
The retail group hopes giving candidates sight of questions will make process fairer.
