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Fujitsu Japan remains tight-lipped on the Post Office scandal

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In Fujitsu's home market, hardly anyone had heard of the Horizon scandal until this week. http://dlvr.it/T1M367

Post Office may face £100m tax bill over victim payouts - experts

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It may have underpaid more than £100m in tax while overpaying its senior executives, according to experts. http://dlvr.it/T1KBNY

US Supreme Court will hear Starbucks labour fight

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The case has implications for what kind of relief workers can hope for in labour disputes. http://dlvr.it/T1KB9X

Boeing: US regulator to increase oversight of firm after blowout

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Air regulators are also reviewing the decision to delegate some quality reviewing to Boeing. http://dlvr.it/T1JPqS

Fujitsu won Foreign Office contract despite concerns

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The firm at the heart of the Post Office IT scandal is in the spotlight over government contracts. http://dlvr.it/T1JPZb

Tesla halts Berlin production over Red Sea disruption

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The carmaker is hit by a parts shortage while in the UK, the Treasury warns attacks could hurt the economy. http://dlvr.it/T1Hcr6

Taiwan election: It's not war young voters worry about - it's jobs

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With high home prices and stagnant wages, young voters care more about the economy than Beijing's threats. http://dlvr.it/T1GmT8

Animators say ‘AI isn't going to get you an Oscar’

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Comic book writers and animators fear the growing impact of artificial intelligence. http://dlvr.it/T1GmJ8

Bank of Dave founder shocked as mum asks for loan to buy baby formula

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Dave Fishwick, who set up a community-based bank in Burnley, says there is a "huge gap in society". http://dlvr.it/T1Fx5T

Google's billions make job cuts 'needless' - union

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The Alphabet Workers Union criticises the tech giant for axing hundreds of jobs despite vast earnings. http://dlvr.it/T1FX0F

Can pop-up shops help to regenerate our High Streets?

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Pop-up shops are proving one way to fill empty units left on our High Streets, as chains struggle. http://dlvr.it/T1F7b4

Software firm SAP to pay $220m over bribery charges

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SAP is one of the world's largest software firms and was investigated over activity in seven countries. http://dlvr.it/T1D47D

Craft beer giant Brewdog abandons real living wage for employees

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The Ellon-based craft beer giant says the decision was "necessary" despite a £321m profit last year. http://dlvr.it/T1Cnrq

J D Wetherspoon to open pubs at Haven holiday parks

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The first pub will open at Haven's Primrose Valley Holiday Park in Filey, North Yorkshire, in March. http://dlvr.it/T1CQhc

Calvin Klein: Ad with FKA twigs banned for objectifying women

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The Advertising Standards Authority ruled the ad was "irresponsible and likely to cause serious offence". http://dlvr.it/T1C1GG

Sainsbury's sells record pigs in blankets and mince pies

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Festive food sales helped boost the supermarket giant over the Christmas period. http://dlvr.it/T1BcHl

Fujitsu will be held accountable over Post Office scandal, says government

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The firm behind the Horizon software is facing growing calls over its role in the Post Office scandal. http://dlvr.it/T19HPw

Boohoo considers shutting factory after BBC investigation

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Boohoo opened the site in 2022 but is considering closing it after a BBC Panorama investigation. http://dlvr.it/T19H6Z

Mortgages: Barclays and Santander cut rates as competition intensifies

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Two big lenders cut their mortgage rates as the battle for those seeking a new deal continues. http://dlvr.it/T18w11

Apple Vision Pro: $3,499 headset finally gets release date

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Apple's long-awaited mixed-reality headset will launch in the US on 2 February. http://dlvr.it/T18VFm

How portable X-ray machines are helping remote patients

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Portable X-ray equipment that can take high quality images is transforming healthcare in remote areas. http://dlvr.it/T17Tk9

Alaskan Airlines flight 1282: Key questions behind door plug blowout

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Many questions remain after a 737 Max Boeing plane suffered a mid-air blowout in the US. http://dlvr.it/T16p0J

Boeing shares stumble after mid-flight blowout

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Boeing shares fell more than 8% at one point while shares in its supplier Spirit Aerosystems dropped 13%. http://dlvr.it/T16nj3

Bet365 boss Denise Coates sees pay jump to £221m

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The firm's founder has earned more than £1bn over four years but campaigners say it is not "fair". http://dlvr.it/T16RHn

Alaska Airlines plane had warnings days before mid-air blowout

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The jet involved in Friday's incident had been prevented from long trips over water, US investigators say. http://dlvr.it/T15JpZ

BT Group to turn old street cabinets into electric vehicle charging points

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Up to 60,000 could be converted to tackle a shortfall in electric car charging points, the group says. http://dlvr.it/T154Bx

London Tube strikes called off as more pay talks planned

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Little or no service was expected on London Underground until Friday morning. http://dlvr.it/T14WrN

Boeing's mid-flight blowout a big problem for company

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The Alaska Airlines incident could have been much worse, but is still a major issue for the US plane-maker. http://dlvr.it/T14Hcw

Sunak considers ways to clear all victims of Post Office scandal

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The justice secretary is looking into steps to help hundreds of wrongly convicted sub-postmasters. http://dlvr.it/T141sx

Flights cancelled as regulator grounds Boeing 737 Max 9s over blowout

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The US aviation regulator grounds 737 Max 9s to conduct urgent checks after the incident in Oregon. http://dlvr.it/T13YXw

FAA grounds 171 Boeing planes after mid-air blowout on Alaska Airlines jet

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It comes after part of the fuselage of an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 fell off, forcing an emergency landing. http://dlvr.it/T13NXd

Japan earthquake: The tiny firm that alerts millions about disasters

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Influenced by a post apocalyptic show, NERV - with just 13 employees - is relied on by millions. http://dlvr.it/T11x8n

Post Office scandal: Met Police investigate 'potential fraud offences'

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It comes as 50 new potential victims of the scandal have contacted lawyers after the airing of a related TV drama. http://dlvr.it/T11wy8

Post Office scandal: Dozens more seek legal help after TV drama

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Fifty new potential victims of the scandal have contacted lawyers after the airing of a related TV drama. http://dlvr.it/T10pQh

Tesla recalls more than 1.6 million cars in China over steering software issues

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The issues with assisted driving functions and door-locking systems will be fixed by remote updates. http://dlvr.it/T10RTF

Sir Howard Davies: Not that difficult to buy a home, says NatWest chair

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Sir Howard Davies says there are "dangers" in people having easy access to mortgage credit. http://dlvr.it/T1055c

Character.ai: Young people turning to AI therapist bots

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One of the breakout bots on the platform is AI Psychologist, which receives millions of messages from young users. http://dlvr.it/T0zmyv

Can artificial intelligence help you get fit?

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AI is increasingly being used by fitness apps and gym equipment as an alternative to human trainers. http://dlvr.it/T0zmmk

Carrefour to halt Pepsi sales over price rises

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The French supermarket put notices on shelves to inform customers of the decision. http://dlvr.it/T0yX8f

Average mortgage rate lowest for nearly seven months

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Major lenders have started the year with rate cuts and brokers expect more to follow suit. http://dlvr.it/T0y89W

How much could darts sensation Luke Littler earn?

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Experts say brands will be queuing up to agree sponsorship deals after the 16-year-old burst onto the scene. http://dlvr.it/T0xRZ5

SpaceX accused of unlawfully firing staff critical of Elon Musk

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A US labour agency says the employees sent an open letter to SpaceX executives, detailing workplace concerns. http://dlvr.it/T0xRHr

A restless Gen Z is reshaping the Chinese Dream

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Millions of young Chinese face an uncertain future in the world's second-largest economy. http://dlvr.it/T0xR5J

Tetris: US teenager claims to be first to beat video game

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Willis Gibson posted a video on YouTube of the moment he reached level 157, causing the game to crash. http://dlvr.it/T0wB8B

Lenders cut mortgage rates to ease borrowers' pain

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After the UK's biggest lender reduces rates on new fixed deals, other providers are expected to follow suit. http://dlvr.it/T0vpJH

Red Sea attacks could push up prices, UK firms warn

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Business leaders say attacks on shipping vessels could cause delays and price rises for UK shoppers. http://dlvr.it/T0v7LH

CTS cyber-attack: Disruption to home sales now over

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Services from CTS have been restored, but homebuyers who were affected can complain to an ombudsman. http://dlvr.it/T0v7BH

Aldi and Lidl hail Christmas boost from bargain hunters

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The discount supermarkets say they were helped by shoppers looking to cut the cost of celebrations. http://dlvr.it/T0v6zf

Microsoft boss changes tune after criticism of UK

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Brad Smith had said the UK was bad for business after a takeover of Activision was initially blocked. http://dlvr.it/T0rxyg

Period pants could get cheaper after VAT is removed

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Shoppers will no longer pay VAT on period pants following a campaign by charities and retailers. http://dlvr.it/T0rxfW