Thursday, October 31, 2019

China rolls out 'one of the world's largest' 5G networks

By the end of the year, China's will be one of the world's largest 5G deployments, state media said.

Asda: Workers rejecting new contract face the sack

The supermarket's workers have until Saturday night to agree new contracts or face dismissal.

Whirlpool 'silenced customers' amid tumble dryer fire scare

MPs criticise the maker's use of non-disclosure agreements and its response to tumble dryer fires.

Bank of England governor announcement postponed

Mark Carney's successor will be appointed after the general election on 12 December.

How instant noodles became a million dollar idea

The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst explains how instant noodles became a million dollar idea.

Salmonella scare sparks hummus recall

Hummus stocked by retailers such as Aldi, Morrisons and Sainsbury's has been affected by the recall.

'OK Boomer' has earned me $25,000, says student

American youngsters are selling merchandise that gives a collective shoulder-shrug to their elders.

Goals Soccer Centres bought by rival Soccerworld

The five-a-side football firm says its assets are being taken over immediately, protecting 750 jobs.

General election 2019: Have the Conservatives 'slashed taxes for the richest'?

Jeremy Corbyn says the Conservatives have slashed taxes for the richest. Is that true?

McDonald's apologises for 'Sundae Bloody Sundae' promotion

The firm says the Halloween ads were not meant to be an "insensitive reference to any historical event".