US sues Apple for ‘illegal monopoly’ of smartphone market
22/03/2024 - Think about smartphones and you’ll probably think iPhone – the ubiquitous handset that Expand
22/03/2024 - Think about smartphones and you’ll probably think iPhone – the ubiquitous handset that has come to dominate the market since it was launched in 2007. But the makers of Apple now face a lawsuit from the US Department of Justice, who accuse the firm of engineering an illegal monopoly – blocking third party developers and… Collapse
Paula Vennells was ‘lying’ about Post Office scandal, claims forensic accountant
23/01/2024 - It might have taken a drama to galvanise the response to a crisis – but the public inquiry Expand
23/01/2024 - It might have taken a drama to galvanise the response to a crisis – but the public inquiry into the Post Office Horizon scandal is gradually bringing more details to light, as hundreds of victims seek justice for their ruined lives. The inquiry will be hoping to uncover more details when it examines a series… Collapse
AI v Experts: can I steal real jobs with AI?
27/09/2023 - AI is going to take our jobs - that's a worry for people around the world, and even more so since Expand
27/09/2023 - AI is going to take our jobs - that's a worry for people around the world, and even more so since powerful tools like ChatGPT, Midjourney and Bard have exploded into our workplaces. Collapse
Those with disabilities and the elderly say ticket office closures could stop them travelling
01/09/2023 - Rail unions have been out campaigning to save ticket offices from closure, on the day a public Expand
01/09/2023 - Rail unions have been out campaigning to save ticket offices from closure, on the day a public consultation comes to an end. The plan would mean shutting most of England’s ticket offices as part of cost cutting measures. Train companies say staff will still be able to help passengers in different roles, but unions have… Collapse
London’s ULEZ expansion to become world’s biggest anti-pollution charging zone
28/08/2023 - Now the London mayor Sadiq Khan has accused the Government of "weaponising" air pollution - days Expand
28/08/2023 - Now the London mayor Sadiq Khan has accused the Government of "weaponising" air pollution - days before his plan to expand the city's Ultra Low Emission Zone comes into effect. Collapse
NatWest chief exec resigns for breaching customer confidentiality over Nigel Farage’s account
27/07/2023 - The boss of NatWest, Dame Alison Rose, has resigned after admitting she gave information to the Expand
27/07/2023 - The boss of NatWest, Dame Alison Rose, has resigned after admitting she gave information to the BBC about Nigel Farage's relationship with the bank, and had made a "serious error of judgement". Collapse
Inflation eases more than expected to 7.9%
21/07/2023 - Inflation has eased more than expected, falling to 7.9%.
Public finances to become ‘more vulnerable’ in the long term
13/07/2023 - As the government struggles to find short term funding for more public sector pay, the long term Expand
13/07/2023 - As the government struggles to find short term funding for more public sector pay, the long term outlook for the public finances has become more vulnerable, according to the Office for Budget Responsibility. Collapse
UK set to be one of worst performing economies this year, IMF warns
03/07/2023 - The UK is set to be one of the world's worst performing major economies this year, according to Expand
03/07/2023 - The UK is set to be one of the world's worst performing major economies this year, according to the International Monetary Fund. Collapse
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Crisps, crackers and cake prices steady inflation
14/02/2024 - Inflation has held steady at four percent - surprising many economists, who expected rising energy Expand
14/02/2024 - Inflation has held steady at four percent - surprising many economists, who expected rising energy bills to push it up last month. Collapse
Inflation at its lowest level for over two years
20/12/2023 - Inflation fell faster than expected last month, to 3.9%, bringing it down to its lowest level for Expand
20/12/2023 - Inflation fell faster than expected last month, to 3.9%, bringing it down to its lowest level for over two years. Falling fuel prices and slower rises in food prices were the cause. Collapse
Bank of England freezes interest rates after 14 increases in a row
21/09/2023 - For the first time in nearly two years the Bank of England has frozen interest rates.
ULEZ expanded to whole of Greater London
29/08/2023 - Another controversial anti pollution strategy – London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone Expand
29/08/2023 - Another controversial anti pollution strategy – London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone – has just been expanded to the whole of Greater London – meaning drivers whose vehicles don’t meet minimum emission standards will have to pay a daily £12.50 fee. The city’s mayor Sadiq Khan said it would help five million people breathe cleaner air.… Collapse
Sunak claims North Sea gas ‘four times’ less polluting than imports
02/08/2023 - On the day he announced hundreds of new North Sea oil and gas licenses prime minister Rishi Sunak Expand
02/08/2023 - On the day he announced hundreds of new North Sea oil and gas licenses prime minister Rishi Sunak told reporters that producing natural gas in the UK is “better for the climate” than importing it from abroad. He said that’s because it’s “far better to have it here at home rather than shipping it here… Collapse
“Not convinced by the evidence for a windfall tax on the banks”, says shadow chancellor
27/07/2023 - Labour wants banks to be compelled to follow a new set of rules - rather than just leaving it up Expand
27/07/2023 - Labour wants banks to be compelled to follow a new set of rules - rather than just leaving it up to them. Collapse
Debate: Which political party can deliver more investment into UK?
21/07/2023 - We’re joined by Labour MP Darren Jones, who's chair of the cross-party Business and Trade Expand
21/07/2023 - We’re joined by Labour MP Darren Jones, who's chair of the cross-party Business and Trade Committee, and John Penrose, a Conservative MP for Weston-super-Mare in Somerset. Collapse
CBI boss Tony Danker dismissed over misconduct claims
03/07/2023 - The head of the CBI, one of Britain's largest business groups, says he is shocked at being sacked Expand
03/07/2023 - The head of the CBI, one of Britain's largest business groups, says he is shocked at being sacked over claims about his behaviour towards staff members at work. Collapse
Leading British businesses leave CBI following second allegation of rape at organisation
03/07/2023 - From Nat West to John Lewis, more leading British companies have decided to leave the CBI after Expand
03/07/2023 - From Nat West to John Lewis, more leading British companies have decided to leave the CBI after the Guardian published a second allegation from a former staff member, who said she was raped by two colleagues. Collapse
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‘Always the cover up that makes things much worse’ says former Conservative MP who campaigned on Horizon scandal
23/01/2024 - Former Conservative MP Lord Arbuthnot – who’s campaigned on the Horizon scandal for Expand
23/01/2024 - Former Conservative MP Lord Arbuthnot – who’s campaigned on the Horizon scandal for years – joins us from Westminster. Collapse
Crypto billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried found guilty of fraud and money laundering
03/11/2023 - The man who once ran one of the world's biggest crypto currency companies has been found guilty of Expand
03/11/2023 - The man who once ran one of the world's biggest crypto currency companies has been found guilty of fraud and money laundering. Collapse
Inflation falls unexpectedly, raising hopes for business
20/09/2023 - Inflation has fallen unexpectedly, raising hopes that financial pressure on families and Expand
20/09/2023 - Inflation has fallen unexpectedly, raising hopes that financial pressure on families and businesses may be easing. Collapse
Would new North Sea oil and gas make Britain more energy independent?
01/08/2023 - The government will grant hundreds of new licences to extract oil and gas from the North Sea, Expand
01/08/2023 - The government will grant hundreds of new licences to extract oil and gas from the North Sea, Rishi Sunak said on Monday. The initial decision was announced last year, but Mr Sunak reiterated the plan this week alongside “millions of pounds” for so-called “carbon capture and storage” technology — which the government says would help reduce… Collapse
Huge boost to UK car industry as Jaguar Land Rover plans flagship ‘gigafactory’
21/07/2023 - India's Tata Group has chosen the UK as the location for its flagship battery plant to supply Expand
21/07/2023 - India's Tata Group has chosen the UK as the location for its flagship battery plant to supply Jaguar Land Rover. Collapse
Head of NatWest Group apologies to Nigel Farage
21/07/2023 - Dame Alison Rose, head of the NatWest Group, has apologised to Nigel Farage for "deeply Expand
21/07/2023 - Dame Alison Rose, head of the NatWest Group, has apologised to Nigel Farage for "deeply inappropriate comments" made about him in official papers. Collapse
CBI not facing ‘existential crisis’, says Adnams chief
03/07/2023 - One company that publicly warned it could walk away from the CBI is Adnams, the brewer.
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