The IMF’s global forecast shows the world economy has proven resilient, with richer countries having made up for lost pandemic growth. The US continues to
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Meta combats celebrity scam ads with face recognition tech
The problem of celebrity scams has been a long-running one for Meta. It became so significant in the 2010s that Mr Lewis took legal action
HSBC names first female finance chief in shakeup
As well as becoming HSBC’s chief financial officer, Ms Kaur will also take up the role of executive director of the board, which is subject
Government borrowing for September third highest on record
The monthly figure was lower than expected by economists, who had collectively predicted borrowing of £17.5bn for September. “While tax revenue increased, this was outweighed
Mohamed Al Fayed: Harrods settling more than 250 claims against former owner
The company said it would not provide a “running commentary” of its internal review. Harrods has a compensation scheme for ex-employees who say they were
Serious Fraud Office probe £112m Unite union hotel
An SFO spokesperson said: “In line with long established practice to avoid prejudice to law enforcement activity, we can neither confirm nor deny any investigation
Canadians and Mexicans nervously watch the US election
Not every Canadian has such fears about Trump though. One Ontario farmer who is supporting him didn’t want to speak on the record, but says
Water bills set to rise by more than expected
Later this week, the government will also announce plans that are expected to lead to the biggest overhaul of the water industry since privatisation in
New workers’ rights to cost businesses £5bn a year, government says
Ben Smith, from specialist employment law firm GQ|Littler, said it would be “painful” in the short term for businesses trying to cope with the extra
Boeing strikers to vote on 35% pay rise offer
Union membership had previously rejected an offer that included a 30% salary bonus, saying it was not enough to cover cost-of-living increases. The union was