Day Headlines in Business News: 2024-10-01
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Sub-postmasters won't get payouts by March, says minister (BBC Business 2024-10-01 23:06:11)
Campaigners had called for a deadline of March 2025 for payments to be made to some sub-postmasters.
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Ex-Harrods director won't take top job at Fenwick (BBC Business 2024-10-01 23:05:04)
Nigel Blow, who worked for Mohamed Al Fayed at Harrods for 14 years, was due to start the new role this month.
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'I'm not playing games' on port strikes, union boss says (BBC Business 2024-10-01 20:14:16)
Harold Daggett vows union is "going to win", as Joe Biden backs "meaningful" dockworker pay rise.
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Microsoft: 'ever present' AI assistants are coming (BBC Business 2024-10-01 13:59:49)
The tech giant says we are moving to a "fundamentally new age" of "persistent" AI tools.
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Irish government announces tax cuts in pre-election budget (BBC Business 2024-10-01 13:43:30)
In July, Jack Chambers pledged €1.4bn in tax measures and new expenditure of €6.9bn
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US ports strike causes first shutdown in almost 50 years (BBC Business 2024-10-01 11:54:12)
The strike is set to significantly disrupt trade, creating uncertainty ahead of the US election.
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Ex-Fujitsu boss admits Post Office meetings where Horizon discussed (BBC Business 2024-10-01 10:59:51)
Previous media reports indicated that Michael Keegan only met Paula Vennells once and Horizon was not discussed.
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Ex-Fujitsu boss admits to Post Office meetings (BBC Business 2024-10-01 10:59:51)
Previous media reports indicated that Michael Keegan only met Paula Vennells once and Horizon was not discussed.
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People told to read meter as energy bills rise (BBC Business 2024-10-01 10:09:53)
A 10% energy price rise has taken effect, meaning annual bills will be £1,717 on average.
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US ports strike causes first shutdown in 50 years (BBC Business 2024-10-01 09:15:59)
The strike is set to significantly disrupt trade, creating uncertainty ahead of the US election.
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How does the energy price cap work? (BBC Business 2024-10-01 07:46:24)
Typical gas and electricity prices are rising by 10% in England, Scotland and Wales on 1 October.
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Workers must keep all customer tips under new law (BBC Business 2024-10-01 06:43:51)
Bosses must pass on all tips and service charges to staff under new employment rules.
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Energy bills rise by £149 for typical household (BBC Business 2024-10-01 06:36:39)
A 10% energy price rise has taken effect, meaning annual bills will be £1,717 on average.
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US ports shut down as dockworkers strike (BBC Business 2024-10-01 05:43:24)
The strike is set to significantly disrupt trade, creating uncertainty ahead of the US election.
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Irish finance minister to announce personal tax cuts (BBC Business 2024-10-01 05:28:17)
In July, Jack Chambers pledged €1.4bn in tax measures and new expenditure of €6.9bn