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Ikea told to tackle sexual harassment after UK complaint

5 hours 53 min ago
The firm signed an agreement to protect staff in the UK after concerns over how it handled an allegation.

TikTok's US future at stake as boss faces Congress showdown

Wed, 03/22/2023 - 23:00
The video-sharing app's chief executive will testify to US lawmakers in a much-anticipated grilling.

Shou Zi Chew: Who is the TikTok CEO?

Wed, 03/22/2023 - 22:30
The 40-year-old is facing questioning from US lawmakers amid growing suspicion of the Chinese app.

Third of flights delayed in 2022

Wed, 03/22/2023 - 19:53
Fewer UK flights were on time last year than before the pandemic, says aviation regulator.

Rail strikes planned in March and April suspended

Wed, 03/22/2023 - 18:30
Rail workers across 14 train companies were due to walk out on 30 March and 1 April.

US raises interest rates despite banking turmoil

Wed, 03/22/2023 - 18:15
The Federal Reserve moves borrowing costs higher as it focuses on efforts to stabilise prices.

Amazon increases starting pay for UK workers again

Wed, 03/22/2023 - 17:14
The online giant follows other firms in raising pay amid a labour shortage and strikes across the UK.

British Gas boss takes £3.7m bonus despite criticism

Wed, 03/22/2023 - 15:09
Chris O'Shea will take a bonus after parent company Centrica saw its profits triple.

Does the UK have an inflation problem?

Wed, 03/22/2023 - 14:52
February's shock rise in inflation figure means the UK now has the highest rate among major economies.

Veg shortages drive surprise jump in UK inflation

Wed, 03/22/2023 - 09:12
The cost of living unexpectedly rises driven by sharp rises in food prices, official figures show.

Ukraine to clinch first IMF loan to nation at war

Wed, 03/22/2023 - 03:48
The $15.6bn financing package is expected to be approved in the coming weeks.

Sidemen manager: 'I cut out alcohol to succeed'

Wed, 03/22/2023 - 00:12
Jordan Schwarzenberger talks about his attitude to alcohol in the workplace for our CEO Secrets series.

Bill Gates: AI is most important tech advance in decades

Tue, 03/21/2023 - 19:56
The former Microsoft boss says AI is the second revolutionary technology he's seen in his lifetime.

Stocks rebound as US and UK seek to calm investors

Tue, 03/21/2023 - 18:59
Markets higher after UK and US again seek to calm investor fears over banks' stability.

The US interest rate decision the world is watching

Tue, 03/21/2023 - 17:51
Can the Federal Reserve continue to raise interest rates in the middle of a banking panic?

Just Eat: Takeaway firm to cut 1,900 jobs in UK

Tue, 03/21/2023 - 14:49
The delivery giant is restructuring its business after a slowdown in takeaway sales.

Bard: Google's rival to ChatGPT launches for over-18s

Tue, 03/21/2023 - 14:00
The tech giant is rolling out its new AI chatbot, called Bard, to users in the US and UK first.

Great British Railways: Derby chosen as location for new rail HQ

Tue, 03/21/2023 - 12:24
The new body will procure passenger services and set most fares and timetables.

Tesco to cut the value of Clubcard rewards scheme

Tue, 03/21/2023 - 11:10
The supermarket says vouchers will be worth a third less from 14 June.

Energy bill help drives UK borrowing to February record

Tue, 03/21/2023 - 08:00
The government borrowed its highest amount of any February to fund support for energy bills.

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