Care sector ‘leaks’ £1.5bn every year
Hundreds of millions of pounds paid in care home fees are not being used for frontline costs, a study suggests.
New York company charged with illegal sale of Chinese-made surveillance and security equipment
Federal authorities raided Aventura Technologies in an alleged scheme that prosecutors said included adding fake “Made in the USA” labels to Chinese-made equipment.
German military forces must take a lead role in the world’s security, defense minister says
The country has restricted its military role under a German flag since the second world war.
TikTok: Should we trust the Chinese social-media video app?
US lawmakers are worried about TikTok’s Chinese ownership, despite its data-protection assurances.
Wetherspoon’s lambasted for Brexit beermat campaign
Shareholder lobby group Pirc says pro-Leave beermats broke company law and investors should respond.
The shareholders fighting to make oil firms greener
“Shareholder activists” are increasingly pushing energy firms to do more to address climate change.
Could the world cope if GPS stopped working?
Despite widespread reliance on the system, there is no universal plan to deal with GPS disruption.
‘Being a good guy boss left me £1.2m in debt’
Murray Menzies is one of scores of small traders facing financial ruin over a pensions scheme.
I followed my father’s advice and became a billionaire
Serial entrepreneur Bhavin Turakhia shares his father’s advice which he says has helped him to find success in business.
Boeing whistleblower raises doubts over 787 oxygen system
Former quality manager says Boeing was driven by cost and schedules above safety, which it denies.
