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Derby Alstom train factory jobs fear as orders dry up
Concerns are raised that thousands of jobs may be under threat at Alstom's Derby plant.
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Slot machines go down in cyber-attack on MGM Resorts
Customers also report problems with payments and check-in as IT systems go down at the group's hotels.
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Slug & Lettuce and Yates’s owner to charge more at peak hours
Stonegate, which owns Slug & Lettuce and Yates's bars, will add about 20p to a pint during busy periods.
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Shoplifting an epidemic, says John Lewis boss
Dame Sharon White tells the BBC that shop workers are having to put up with abuse and attacks.
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Triple lock means state pension set to rise by 8.5% in April
It will be the second significant rise in the state pension in two years, but could pull more into paying tax.
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Pay matches price rises even as unemployment climbs
Wages are no longer being squeezed by inflation, but there are signs the jobs market is beginning to turn.
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Pensions: Women get 35% less than men due to care responsibilities
Taking time off or working part-time means less money can be saved in pensions for retirement.
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Twinkies maker Hostess bought by food giant Smucker for $5.6bn
Fruit preserves and peanut butter giant JM Smucker is buying the producer of Donettes and Ho Hos.
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Robots are trained to help revive coral reefs
Researchers are experimenting with robots to help speed up the restoration of coral reefs.
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Can new Apple iPhone 15 thunder without lightning?
Apple is set to unveil the iPhone 15 later on today without its traditional lightning cable charger.
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