Thursday, January 31, 2019

Brexit: Third of UK businesses considering move abroad - survey

An Institute of Directors survey finds 29% of businesses are considering moving abroad after Brexit.

How Vaseline became a million dollar idea

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

Don't turn a blind eye to hand car wash exploitation, say MPs

Ministers are urged not to "turn a blind eye" to modern slavery and environmental damage at hand car washes.

'My side hustle magic trick'

David Linacre works for a law firm by day but in his spare time he is also a professional magician.

China pledges 'tremendous' US soy purchases

US President Donald Trump celebrated the promise at the conclusion of a round of trade talks.

Amazon sparks fears with sales forecast

The online giant's shares fall over 2% in after-hours trading despite record Christmas sales.

Cherry tomatoes could cost 10% more 'within a week of Brexit'

The cost of cherry tomatoes would rise immediately if there is a no-deal Brexit, say Spanish producers.

Tomato prices 'may rise 10%' if there is a no-deal Brexit

Spanish growers warn that the price of their tomatoes in the UK may increase if there is a no-deal Brexit, due to tariffs and other increased costs.

Rutger Bregman: The Dutch historian who went viral

Rutger Bregman caught the world's attention as he spoke at the annual World Economic Forum, held in Davos.

'Big six' energy firm Npower to cut 900 jobs

The number of redundancies will be "considerably lower" because of natural turnover, Npower says.