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Amazon workers in Germany, Italy stage Black Friday strike

Workers walk out demanding better wages from the American online retail giant.

Nov 24, 2017

By Associated Press

Amazon Black Friday Italy

Nikkei leads most Asian stock markets higher amid a higher US dollar and positive economic data

Mitsubishi Materials faked data scandal lands another blow to Japan Inc

Maker of industrial components joins growling list of scandal-ridden Japanese companies.

Nov 24, 2017

By Associated Press

Ryanair crew to face disciplinary action if they don't sell enough scratchcards

Agency staff working for the airline told they could be summoned to fill rostering gaps at short notice if they don't meet targets.

Nov 24, 2017

By Dan Cancian

Boss of sub-prime lender Provident Financial dies suddenly

Manjit Wolstenholme had only been appointed executive chairman in August after troubled lender issued its second profit warning.

Nov 24, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Membership airline Surf Air to shift London base from Luton to City Airport

The world's first all-you-can-fly subscription-based airline that deploys private jets says it is responding to users' feedback.

Nov 23, 2017

By Gaurav Sharma

Pharmaceutical giant accused of overcharging NHS with 6000% price increase for thyroid drug

Competition and Markets Authority says Canadian firm Concordia abused its dominant market position to overcharge for a key thyroid drug.

Nov 22, 2017

By Karthick Arvinth

Tycoon Jim Ratcliffe's expansionist streak sends his firm Ineos to bag yet another North Sea asset

A combination of aggressive acquisitions and expansion initiatives have transformed the petrochemical company in a matter of years.

Nov 21, 2017

By Gaurav Sharma

Scotland Brexit

AT&T has reached an agreement in principle to buy Time Warner for $85bn - report

Why the Trump administration blocked AT&T's $85bn takeover of Time Warner

Department of Justice blocks deal on grounds it could lead to higher prices and a decline in competition.

Nov 21, 2017

By Dan Cancian

Donald Trump

Air China suspends North Korea flights deepening Pyongyang's isolation

Suspension leaves North Korea's Air Koryo as the only airline with regularly scheduled overseas services.

Nov 21, 2017

By Associated Press

North Korea Donald Trump

EasyJet boosted by rivals' trouble but currency headwinds dent profits

EasyJet flew a record 80 million passengers and says bookings are already way ahead of last year for the coming 12 months.

Nov 21, 2017

By Dan Cancian

LON:EZJ

Over third of UK firms not training hiring managers to ditch 'unconscious bias'

The problem of hiring bias may fester on with many organisations still not taking active steps to tackle it, new research finds.

Nov 21, 2017

By Staff Reporter

David Cameron

British Gas will scrap standard variable tariffs for new customers

Move comes a month after government published plans to introduce cap on energy bills for two-thirds of households.

Nov 20, 2017

By Dan Cancian

Well-designed workspaces have a direct effect on productivity

Growing number of organisations are realising that they can design their buildings as incubators of creativity and stimulation.

Nov 20, 2017

By Tom Caroll

London

World shares hit near 6-year highs amid faith in improving global economy

Global credit outlook 'stabilising' but weakness still persists in certain sectors

Oil and gas, retail and restaurants show greatest sign of downgrades, report notes.

Nov 20, 2017

By Gaurav Sharma

Nissan executives taking pay cuts over 'bogus' vehicle inspections

Executives of the Japanese automaker are returning a part of their salaries to show remorse over illegal vehicle inspections.

Nov 17, 2017

By Associated Press

Carillion shares plunge 60% after third profit warning in 12 months

Carillion issued a profit warning last July when it saw its market cap plunge from £1bn to just over £250m.

Nov 17, 2017

By Dan Cancian

Brexit, North Korea and US hurricanes dampen corporate marketing budgets

Three years of growth have come to a stuttering halt as events in 2017 dented the confidence of marketing bosses.

Nov 17, 2017

By Gaurav Sharma

Brexit North Korea Budget

One in seven people check their work emails on the loo

New survey reveals some of the most unusual places Brits take a peek at their office emails.

Nov 17, 2017

By Staff Reporter

Siemens to cut thousands of jobs worldwide but UK workforce could be spared

German industrial conglomerate says it's moving focus away from fossil fuels division.

Nov 16, 2017

By Gaurav Sharma

General Motors recalls thousands of trucks to fix potential fire risk

US automaker in global recall following concerns over fuel tanks fitted in the vehicles.

Nov 16, 2017

By Associated Press

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