Rwanda’s clothing spat with the US helps China
As the African nation continues to ban the import of used US clothes, China takes advantage.
Furloughed workers: Odds of redundancy ‘very frightening’
The UK government is cutting its support for furloughed workers’ pay – so will more lay-offs follow?
Start with clients ‘at the bottom of the fishtank’
Recruitment boss David Spencer-Percival says “start off at the bottom with your clients, then you can pick off the big game”.
Palantir: The controversial data firm now worth £17bn
The rise of the US tech company has been shadowed by concerns about privacy and surveillance.
Thousands have been waiting months for holiday refunds
“They’ve got your money and are not passing it on”. Thousands have been waiting for holiday refunds.
Hydrogen-powered train makes UK maiden journey
The Hydroflex made a 25-mile round-trip in Warwickshire, reaching speeds of up to 50 mph.
‘I monitor my staff with software that takes screenshots’
Many have struggled to get to grips with working from home, but would surveillance technology help?
First-time buyers: ‘Mortgages are so inaccessible now’
As lenders ask for higher deposits, first-time buyers say how difficult it is to get a mortgage now.
‘If you steal music, you aren’t a real music fan’
The music industry is trying to clamp down on the latest form of music piracy known as stream-ripping.
High Street hopefuls: The people opening new shops
The entrepreneurs opening High Street businesses during Covid when others have closed or gone digital.