HSBC 'cautiously optimistic' about growth despite trade tensions
HSBC says Asian economies are robust despite the growth of trade tariffs as it reports profit rise. Source by [author_name]
Rural crime rise prompts 'medieval' defences
As the cost of crime rises to £44.5m, farmers are building up fortifications, a report says. Source by [author_name]
‘Don’t try to be a man,’ says rail boss Dyan Crowther
“When I started working, there weren’t even ladies’ toilets,” says HS1 boss Dyan Crowther. Source by [author_name]
House of Fraser store closures to go ahead
A legal settlement means the struggling department store chain will close 31 of its 59 shops in January. Source by [author_name]
Iceland food to be sold in The Range in 'strategic alliance'
The new “strategic alliance” will initially be introduced in three stores in the Midlands and Liverpool. Source by [author_name]
Could artificial intelligence replace doctors?
UK company Babylon Health is testing an artificially intelligent medical chatbot in Rwanda. Source by [author_name]
Liam Fox: No deal most likely Brexit outcome for UK
The international trade secretary blames the EU’s “intransigence” for the growing risk of no deal. Source by [author_name]
Wembley sale a 'game-changer for grassroots'
The FA says alternative ways to fund grassroots are beyond its control as it defends Wembley sale plans. Source by [author_name]