Amazon apologises for ‘threats’ to customer
Amazon has apologised to a customer, who believed he was sent coded death threats by an employee.
Steel pensions: Stephen Kinnock calls for flexibility
As steelworkers face a big pensions decision, an MP warns over a lack of flexibility in the system.
Apple faces lawsuits over slowed iPhones
Two lawsuits been brought on behalf of users of older iPhones in the US.
Exporting Swaziland’s hand-made candles
How hand-made candles from Swaziland are competing with mass-produced rivals from China.
Can Cyril Ramaphosa foster economic recovery?
If Cyril Ramaphosa, the new leader of the ANC becomes South Africa’s president, he will need a robust economic strategy.
UK incomes see sluggish growth
Real disposable incomes in the UK grew just 0.2% in the third quarter of 2017.
Ladbrokes Coral bought by online rival GVC
The UK’s biggest High Street bookmaker is bought by GVC, owner of Sportingbet and Foxy Bingo.
Curbs on plastic bottle and packaging waste sought by MPs
MPs want deposits on plastic bottles and a higher levy on packaging to protect the seas from pollution.
South Korea’s Lotte Group founder jailed for embezzlement
The founder of Lotte Group, Shin Kyuk-ho, is sentenced to four years in prison for embezzlement.
Eric Schmidt steps down as boss of Google owner
The executive chairman of Google-owner Alphabet will remain on the board as a technical adviser.
