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Dead whistleblower accused Boeing of safety breaches
John Barnett had been giving a formal legal deposition against the plane manufacturer before his sudden death.

Post Office paid widow in instalments for silence
The Horizon scandal inquiry reveals details of the biggest miscarriage of justice in UK legal history.

John Lewis job applicants get questions beforehand
The retail group hopes giving candidates sight of questions will make process fairer.

Giant 3D printer that can build a house goes live
It's hoped giant device will be able to print homes, bridges, boats and wind turbines.

Anglo American rejects £31bn mega-deal with rival
The firm says BHP's bid to create one of the world's biggest mining groups is "highly unattractive".

Why green steam is a hot issue for business
Steam is still needed in many industries, but much of it is still made with fossil fuels.

TikTok will not be sold, Chinese parent tells US
The video sharing app faces being banned in the US unless it severs ties with its China's ByteDance.

Will Labour’s plan make train tickets cheaper?
What impact will Labour's pledge to nationalise the railways have?

Tesla Autopilot recall to be probed by US regulator
The regulator will check whether Tesla's fix adequately addressed safety concerns.

The ex-flight attendant who now leads the airline
Mitsuko Tottori was named as the first female boss of Japan Airlines earlier this year.

US economic growth slows but inflation grows
The world's largest economy grew less than expected but rising inflation may delay a rate cut.

Tata rejects plea to keep Port Talbot blast furnace
Tata's chief executive says plans to keep one blast furnace open in Port Talbot are not viable.

Labour pledges to renationalise most rail services
Labour says its plan will improve services - but the Tories say it is "pointless" and "unfunded".

Post Office exec denies remote access cover-up
Angela van den Bogerd says she was not trying to "suppress" Horizon remote access.

Sainsbury's: Almost everyone now shops in store
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
In a complaint to the EU, email firm Tuta says it suddenly became much less visible in Google search.

US TikTok ban would be 'devastating', UK firms warn
UK businesses using TikTok say they could see a significant drop in sales if the app is banned in the US.

Phoenix Energy sold to Hong Kong billionaire
Phoenix owns and operates the largest natural gas distribution network in Northern Ireland.

Mining giant BHP proposes buyout of Anglo American
The potential mega merger would give BHP access to Anglo American's copper assets.

How fraudsters are getting fake articles onto Facebook
Scammers are able to get past automated checks on the social media giant to try to defraud users.

Meta AI spending plans cause share price slump
Investors react badly to the Facebook and WhatsApp owner spending more than anticipated on AI.

Ex-Post Office boss "opposed stopping prosecutions"
The former Post Office boss was against stopping postmaster prosecutions in 2013, former top lawyer says.

Outcry led to HMRC's helpline closure U-turn
An unexpected “strength of feeling” led to the U-turn over its helpline closure, HMRC's boss tells MPs.

John Barnes banned as company director over taxes
John Barnes Media Ltd failed to pay £190,000 in taxes despite a turnover of over £400,000.

TikTok vows to fight 'unconstitutional' US ban
The app faces being banned or sold in the US because of national security concerns.

Lloyds hit as banks compete for mortgage customers
The banking group's results showed it had made less money from loans and mortgages compared with last year.

Pensioners' fears over paying income tax
Charities report heightened concern among pensioners who fear being dragged into paying income tax.

How robots are taking over warehouse work
At Ocado's newest warehouse robotic arms are helping to pack customer orders.

How Chinese firms are using Mexico as a backdoor to the US
Chinese firms are racing to set up factories in Mexico to bypass US tariffs and sanctions.

Can AI help solve Japan’s labour shortages?
Japan is seeing if artificial intelligence can tackle its increasing shortfall of workers.

Why a deluge of Chinese-made drugs is hard to curb
Thousands of Chinese companies are making synthetic opioids and shipping them around the world.

'AI helps me to make wine for younger drinkers'
The winemakers using artificial intelligence to help them grow grapes and blend their wines.







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