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Business Airbus and Boeing express concerns over 5G interference in US Plane manufacturers say they are evaluating whether 5G signals could affect flight safety equipment The aerospace…
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Business EU in row over inclusion of gas and nuclear in sustainability guidance Activists including Greta Thunberg criticise ‘fake climate action’ in response to planned investment taxonomy The…
Business Sunak accused of not doing enough to help Omicron-hit businesses Chancellor announces £1bn package mostly for hospitality and leisure firms but refuses to revive furlough Mixed…
Business No new Covid restrictions before Christmas, Boris Johnson confirms Prime minister warns rapid spread of Omicron variant could mean curbs are imposed after 25 December Coronavirus –…
Business UK government borrowing surges again as Covid cases soar Figure of £17.4bn for November is down on last year but more than forecast by economists The UK government borrowed…