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One of Japan's most renowned bread brands is recalling thousands of packages and offering rebates after the remains of a rat was found in its products.

May 11, 2024

Bread recall in Japan over rat remains found

One of Japan’s most renowned bread brands is recalling thousands of packages and offering rebates after the remains of a rat was found in its products. In a concerning development, approximately 104,000

A stronger-than-expected shift at the year's beginning saw the UK arise from recession.

Jacob Brown

May 10, 2024

UK economy rebounds with 0.6% growth in first quarter

A stronger-than-expected shift at the year’s beginning saw the UK arise from recession. Official figures revealed that the UK economy expanded by 0.6% between January and March, marking the fastest growth rate in

Allegations of defective parts: inside the Boeing supply chain

Jacob Brown

May 9, 2024

Allegations of defective parts: inside the Boeing supply chain

According to a former quality inspector at the company, plane bodies made by Boeing’s largest supplier regularly fled the factory with severe faults. Introduction Santiago Paredes, a former employee of Spirit AeroSystems,

Disney is mounding on a password crackdown and a spate of sequels as it tries to make its streaming business thrive.

Jacob Brown

May 8, 2024

Disney’s streaming business shows promise amidst industry challenges

Disney is mounding on a password crackdown and a spate of sequels as it tries to make its streaming business thrive. Navigating Shifting Audiences As traditional pay-TV and cinema face declining viewership,

A UK company developing artificial intelligence (AI) tech to power self-driving cars has increased funding by $1.05 billion (£840 million).

Jacob Brown

May 7, 2024

Major investments propel Wayve’s pursuit of autonomous driving technology

A UK company developing artificial intelligence (AI) tech to power self-driving cars has increased funding by $1.05 billion (£840 million). Leading technology companies Microsoft and Nvidia are among the investors contributing to Wayve’s

Brewing firm Heineken says it is funding £39m in hundreds of its UK pubs and reopening 62 that were shut in recent years.

Jacob Brown

May 6, 2024

Heineken injects cash into Star Pubs chain

Brewing firm Heineken says it is funding £39m in hundreds of its UK pubs and reopening 62 that were shut in recent years. Heineken announces a substantial cash injection into its Star

According to the tech firm's latest results, Apple sales have declined in nearly every market worldwide.

Jacob Brown

May 4, 2024

Apple faces decline in demand

According to the tech firm’s latest results, Apple sales have declined in nearly every market worldwide. Introduction: Apple reported a significant drop in demand for its smartphones, with sales decreasing by over

HSBC's group chief executive, Noel Quinn, is abruptly retiring after about five years.

Jacob Brown

April 30, 2024

HSBC CEO Noel Quinn to step down: successor search underway

HSBC’s group chief executive, Noel Quinn, is abruptly retiring after about five years. Europe’s largest bank, HSBC, has announced that its Chief Executive Officer, 62-year-old Noel Quinn, will be stepping down from his

Dutch medical equipment maker Philips says it has reached a $1.1bn (£877m) contract to settle cases in the US relating to potentially faulty breathing machines.

Jacob Brown

April 29, 2024

Philips settles lawsuit over faulty breathing machines

Dutch medical equipment maker Philips says it has reached a $1.1bn (£877m) contract to settle cases in the US relating to potentially faulty breathing machines. Philips, the multinational conglomerate, has reached a settlement

The US economy climbed by less than predicted in the first three months of this year, but inflation gathered rate, which could hinder an interest rate cut.

Jacob Brown

April 25, 2024

US economy faces dilemma as inflation surges

The US economy climbed by less than predicted in the first three months of this year, but inflation gathered rate, which could hinder an interest rate cut. Economic Expansion Falls Short Official