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New safety systems for London’s trams

The BBC’s Richard Westcott looks at Transport for London’s warning systems aimed at stopping tram drivers dozing off.

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Ghana’s ‘brand-building’ ideas guru

Sound and fashion artist Steloolive works with brands to increase their profile.

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will.i.am: ‘I want to be like Bill Gates’

Why will.i.am, the award-winning musician and front-man for the Black Eyed Peas is collaborating with coders.

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Three football clubs ‘shamed’ for underpaying staff

Three Scottish teams are among 28 employers who failed to pay staff the minimum wage.

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Manufacturing sector expands for sixth month in October

The sector is set for “strong growth” in the longer term, the Office for National Statistics says.

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Brexit: Business calls for more clarity over deal

Despite news of a “breakthrough” deal, companies want certainty about EU citizens living in the UK.

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Lego wins first copyright case against China copies

Toymaker Lego has won a landmark case in China against two companies that manufactured copies.

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Japan’s economy in longest growth streak since 1994

Growth was driven by rising exports and increased investment by Japanese companies.

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A ‘very happy’ Trump defends Flynn’s actions, says ‘there was nothing to hide’ despite plea

President Donald Trump said he fired Michael Flynn for lying, but his actions were “lawful.”

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China’s Tencent is quietly surrounding US tech giants with Trojan horse investments

Tencent IS making a series of investments in Western companies that are significant, but not splashy.