Guinness maker appoints former Tesco boss to stem flagging sales
It is hoped the former Tesco boss can reignite sales at the biggest drinks-maker in the world, Diageo. Source: Original News
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Post Office Horizon IT contract extended for another year
It is paying £41m to the Japanese-owned company Fujitsu to use the Horizon system until March 2027. Source: Original News
US Senate passes deal aimed at ending government shutdown
The measure signals a major breakthrough but the deal still needs to get over more hurdles in Congress. Source: Original News
China exempts chips used by carmakers from export curbs
The block on exports of the company’s chips had raised fears that European car production would be hit. Source: Original News
HMRC to review suspending 23,500 child benefit payments
The tax body had used travel data to conclude that thousands of parents had left the country permanently but many say they just went on holiday. Source: Original News
Trump calls for probe of meat packers over beef prices
In his latest attempt to take on soaring beef prices, Trump has asked the justice department to launch a federal investigation. Source: Original News
How this year’s Christmas ads ‘let real life in,’ from cost of living to masculinity
We look at the Christmas ads that are out so far – and what they tell us about the year that’s been. Source: Original News
More than 1,400 flights cancelled as US air traffic cuts enter second day
Thousands more flights have been delayed or cancelled as the reduction of air travel capacity continues during the federal government shutdown. Source: Original News
Inquiry to review rise in young people not working or studying
Former Labour Health Secretary Alan Milburn will lead the investigation, with conclusions set to be published next summer. Source: Original News
Honesty boxes should be dying like cash. But many are flourishing
Once found by the roadside offering local produce for a few pence, honesty boxes are being reborn via social media. Source: Original News