Image copyright Getty Images Thousands of O2 customers have reported problems making and taking calls. Many logged the difficulty they had using the network via online sites that keep an eye on the status of the UK’s telecoms systems. The problems were widespread with reports being logged by customers all over the UK. In a …
Image copyright Unilad The firm that owns viral news website Unilad has gone into administration, putting hundreds of jobs at risk. Bentley Harrington has debts of £6.5m, including owing £1.5m to the UK taxman. The Unilad Facebook account has 39 million followers and posts viral videos and news stories. Unilad, which has offices in London …
Traidcraft, which pioneered fair trade in the UK, lost £500,000 last year and faces closure. Source by [author_name]
More than half of young people in South Africa are unemployed. This week the government is hosting a jobs summit to try and find a solution. The BBC’s Vumani Mkhize has been to meet one young graduate who has resorted to extreme measures to try and find work. Source by [author_name]
Image copyright Getty Images Periods are a part of life for much of the population, but talking about them openly can be difficult for some people. But now they’re a topic of government debate, and “period poverty” initiatives keep making headlines. Conversations are opening up, and new products are on the market. How much do …
Image copyright Getty Images Online retailing giant Amazon has been criticised for cutting benefits for UK warehouse workers, offsetting part of a pay rise announced this week. The removal of employee share and incentive schemes could cost some workers £1,500 in a single year, according to the GMB union. Amazon, it says, is imposing “a …
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Lauren McCourt, centre, joined protesters demonstrating at at McDonald’s Workers from McDonald’s, JD Wetherspoon and TGI Fridays are joining UberEats riders in a strike over pay. Three women taking part in a rally in London explain why they think staff should be paid £10 an hour. ‘Everyone I worked …
Image copyright DFS Sofa and living room furniture specialist DFS has seen annual profits cut in half after the summer heatwave hit sales. The firm, founded in 1969, said it had experienced an “exceptional downturn” in consumer demand over summer. Profit for the year to 28 July fell 48.5% to £25.8m, but revenues rose helped …
Image copyright Getty Images New car sales in the UK plunged in September, figures show, while the country’s biggest carmaker has warned of the effects of a no-deal Brexit. The number of total vehicles registered was down 20.5% on the same period in 2017 at 338,834, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said. Carmakers …
Moxi is a “socially intelligent” hospital robot that can autonomously pick up and deliver medical supplies. The robot, developed by Diligent Robotics has gone into service at three hospitals in Texas as part of pilot programme. Moxi takes on non-patient-facing logistical tasks and by reducing trips by nurses to supply rooms, Diligent believes Moxi can …