Image copyright Getty Images The US economy added 250,000 jobs last month, beating expectations. The unemployment rate remained unchanged at 3.7%, according to the latest figures from the US Labor Department. Wages grew at an annual rate of 3.1% in October, accelerating from a rate of 2.8% the month before. This is a breaking news …
Image copyright Carillion Image caption Carillion went bust in January The chief executive of the watchdog that oversees accountants and auditors is to step down, it has been announced. The departure of Stephen Haddrill from the Financial Reporting Council comes as it faces questions about its handling of recent corporate collapses. In particular, the downfall …
Image copyright Taunton Deane Borough Council Image caption A member of staff tried to grab the customer but did not manage to stop her falling through an open trapdoor WHSmith has been fined after a customer fell almost 3m (9ft 8in) through an open trapdoor on the shop floor, leaving her with serious injuries. The …
Image copyright Getty Images The new £50 note will feature a prominent British scientist, the Bank of England has announced, with the public being asked for nominations. In addition to the Queen, the note will include the portrait of an eminent late scientist from fields such as biology, astronomy and medical research. The public can …
Image copyright Getty Images Shareholders in the owner of struggling cafe chain Patisserie Valerie have vented their anger at the firm’s chairman, despite backing his rescue plan for the business. At an emergency general meeting, more than 99% of shareholders backed a plan to issue £15m of new shares. However, investors in the 206-store chain …
Image copyright Alamy Image caption Fast food outlets in Blackpool, which has the third most unhealthy High Street in the UK Britain’s High Streets are getting unhealthier, according to a report analysing 70 major UK towns and cities. The Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) ranked High Streets with more payday lenders, bookmakers, tanning salons …
Image copyright Getty Images Stock markets in China gained on Friday after US President Donald Trump said trade talks with Beijing were “moving along nicely”. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng jumped 3.9%, Shanghai Composite rose 2.4% and the yuan firmed. The moves also follow media reports that pointed to progress on the US-China trade dispute. It …
Image copyright Getty Images A Japanese pilot who was arrested at Heathrow Airport for being drunk has admitted being more than nine times the legal alcohol limit. Katsutoshi Jitsukawa, 42, who works for Japan Airlines, was arrested on 28 October after failing a breath test. He was found to have 189mg of alcohol per 100ml …
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Are you guilty of poor cyber-security habits? Humans are often the weakest link in the chain when it comes to computer security. So how can we stop doing silly things that play into the hands of cyber criminals? When you ring IT support, you know the geek on the …
Image copyright PA Cracks are showing at HM Revenue & Customs as tax officials struggle with a huge workload, MPs have warned. From preparing for Brexit to tackling an increase in fraud, HMRC faces mounting pressures, according to a Public Accounts Committee (PAC) report. Staff and resources have been diverted to deal with customs and …