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Carlos Ghosn escapes 'Japanese injustice', seeks refuge in Lebanon
Carlos Ghosn has fled Japan ahead of his trial on charges of financial misconduct during his period as renault-Nissan chairman and is seeking refuge in Lebanon.
Tempest fighter jet programme to be fast-tracked in 2020
The UK’s ambitious plans to develop a next generation stealth fighter jet will be sped up next year as the firms involved step up their recruitment efforts.
UK High Street sheds over 140,000 jobs - CRR
UK high streets lost over 140,000 jobs in 2019 amid mass store closings among retailers, revealed the latest study from the Centre for Retail Research.
Business optimism in UK plumbs eight-year low
Optimism among small UK businesses plumbed an eight-year low in 2019 in the fourth quarter with Brexit, political uncertainty and slow growth all taking their toll, revealed a study on Monday.
Carney warns firms must cut back on fossil fuel investments
Bank of England governor Mark Carney said all companies and financial institutions must justify their investment in fossil fuels and advised firms to cut down on them as assets in the sector could end up “worthless”.
UK firms could face losses if uninsured for data and IT meltdowns
UK insurers will strip out swaths of technology-related cover for firms as the current level of coverage may leave groups without coverage for damages from lost data and IT meltdowns, leaving companies potentially exposed.
US national security adviser warns UK about Huawei 5G tech
US National Security Adviser Robert O’Brien warned the UK about allowing Huawei into its 5G tech networks claiming that it would pose a national security risk.
Verizon launches 5G tech in over 30 cities
Verizon has launched its 5G technology in over 30 cities and 15 NFL stadiums in the US on Monday, reaching its goal before its deadline for an initial roll-out by the end of 2019.
Boeing CEO resigns after 737 Max fiasco
Boeing chief executive officer Dennis Muilenburg resigned on Monday as the manufacturer struggles to get back on track following two fatal crashes involving its 737 Max jets and heightened criticism of the company's failure to prioritise its engineering and safety.
Emails show Trump blocked aid to Ukraine after phone call with Zelenskiy
Newly-released government emails show Pentagon officials froze military aid for Ukraine 90 minutes after a controversial phone call last July between the US President, Donald Trump, and his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
MPs urge government to improve defence funding over floods
MPs from areas affected by the floods have called on the UK government to increase the funding available for flood defences and emergency response units, the Guardian reported on Monday.
China praises Macau and says won't allow foreign forces to act in HK
President Xi Jinping said on Friday that China would never allow foreign forces to interfere with its special regions of Hong Kong and Macau, praising the latter for its patriotism.
Heathrow's third runway to be delayed 12 months
Heathrow airport has said that the construction of its third runway will be delayed for at least 12 months after the Civil Aviation Authority denied its requests to quadruple spending.
European regulators seek more oversight over Boeing
Boeing needs greater oversight from regulators said the EU’s aviation safety chief after faults in the US’s review of the controversial 737 Max were recently found.
Orange bosses guilty of 'moral harassment' that led to employees' suicides
Three former senior bosses of French telecoms giant Orange have been found guilty of "moral harassment" that led three of its staff to commit suicide.
Trump demands immediate impeachment trial
US President Donald Trump has called for an “immediate” Senate impeachment trial as Democrats and Republicans reached an impasse over when it should start.
EU top court rules Catalan separatist had immunity when jailed
The European Union's top court has ruled that Catalan separatist leader Oriol Junqueras had immunity as an MEP when he was jailed last October, and has prompted calls for his immediate release.
Debt in developing countries breaks record at $55tn
The debt in the emerging markets and developing economies has risen to a record $55tn last year, the World Bank said on Thursday.