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Post Office boss 'exonerated' after investigation into bullying allegations

Wed, 17/04/2024 - 09:57
The Post Office's chief executive has been "exonerated of all misconduct allegations" following an investigation into bullying allegations.

'I always thought Horizon was robust', ex-Post Office investigator tells inquiry

Wed, 17/04/2024 - 09:23
A former investigator for the Post Office has told the Horizon IT inquiry he "always thought" the accounting system was "robust" but acknowledged there were issues in some cases.

Major new film and TV studio campus to be built in Scotland

Wed, 17/04/2024 - 08:59
A major new film and television studio campus is to be created in Stirling.

Why an interest rate cut may not come as soon as you think

Wed, 17/04/2024 - 07:43
On the face of it, the March inflation figures are good news.

'Carnage' at Dubai airport as UAE hit by 'heaviest rainfall in 75 years'

Wed, 17/04/2024 - 06:53
Record rainfalls in the United Arab Emirates and the wider Gulf region have flooded major roads and caused "carnage" at Dubai's international airport.

Bank of England governor talks up interest rate cut prospects as inflation eases to 3.2%

Wed, 17/04/2024 - 05:36
The governor of the Bank of England has signalled the UK is still on course for an interest rate cut as official figures show a further easing in the pace of price growth in the economy.

The US economy is the envy of Europe and the UK - so why's it suffering a 'vibecession'?

Tue, 16/04/2024 - 19:40
In the circumstances, the numbers could hardly look much better.

Government would not have accepted ending Horizon software, ex-Post Office CEO says

Tue, 16/04/2024 - 17:15
The government would not have accepted faulty accounting software Horizon being phased out, a former Post Office chief executive told the inquiry into the wrongful prosecution of sub-postmasters.

UK airport suspends operations due to 'security incident' on aircraft

Tue, 16/04/2024 - 17:11
Birmingham Airport temporarily suspended operations today due to a "security incident on an aircraft".

Border Force officers to strike for four days at Heathrow

Tue, 16/04/2024 - 16:51
Hundreds of Border Force officers will go on strike at Heathrow Airport later this month.

Wages, innovation and tech

Tue, 16/04/2024 - 15:46
As wages continue to rise more rapidly than expected Ian is joined by James Reed, chairman of the employment agency Reed Group, to discuss how hopes of an imminent cut in interest rates have been dampened.

Flights diverted at one of world's busiest airports after year's rainfall in a day

Tue, 16/04/2024 - 15:36
Flights arriving into Dubai airport - the world's busiest for international travel - are being temporarily diverted this evening to other locations as the city-state is hit by major flooding after heavy rainfall.

Guinness and Heineken wage Premier League bidding war

Tue, 16/04/2024 - 15:17
Two brands which have for decades been among the biggest commercial backers of elite European rugby are engaged in a multimillion pound bidding war to become the Premier League's next brewing partner.

Ex-Post Office operations boss admits 'missed opportunity' to prevent Horizon scandal

Tue, 16/04/2024 - 12:24
A former Post Office director has expressed regret over a "missed opportunity" to prevent the Horizon IT scandal at the public inquiry.

EasyJet suspends flights to Israel after Iran attack causes travel chaos

Tue, 16/04/2024 - 12:19
EasyJet has suspended all flights to Tel Aviv over safety concerns for journeys to Israel - days after Iran's attack caused chaos for airlines.

First product from Meghan's new lifestyle brand revealed

Tue, 16/04/2024 - 10:27
Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has officially launched her new lifestyle brand by sending jars of strawberry jam to influencers across the US.

Grocery delivery app Getir eyes disposals amid crunch talks

Tue, 16/04/2024 - 10:27
Getir, the grocery app which expanded at breakneck speed to become of the world's most valuable fast-delivery platforms, is weighing a string of asset sales as part of crunch restructuring talks.

Superdry warns of administration if rescue plans fail

Tue, 16/04/2024 - 09:19
Struggling Superdry has revealed plans for a fundraising and restructuring, warning that failure will mean it faces administration.

DS Smith backs £5.8bn all-share takeover by US rival

Tue, 16/04/2024 - 08:32
DS Smith, the UK packaging specialist, has agreed a takeover by US rival International Paper that values it at £5.8bn.

Real earnings growth 'at its highest rate in nearly two and a half years'

Tue, 16/04/2024 - 05:51
A weaker than expected easing in the pace of pay rises means real earnings growth, when inflation is taken into account, is at its highest rate in almost two and a half years, according to the latest official figures.

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