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Covid In China: People Rush To Book Travel As Borders Finally Reopen

But Chinese tourists will not have unfettered access to all countries - as some impose restrictions. Read more

Risk-averse Kyocera Gambles Nearly $10b Of Own Shares On Semiconductor Growth

When the chips are down, bet the farm In spite of uncertain economic conditions, Kyocera is reportedly putting its stak... Read more

Russia Bans Oil Sales To Countries Using Price Cap

The oil price cap, agreed by Western countries, aims to reduce Russian revenue for its war in Ukraine. Read more

Spain Announces €10bn Help To Fight Rising Prices

PM Pedro Sánchez backs aid for households amid an energy crisis prompted by Russia's war in Ukraine. Read more

Meet The Merry Pranksters Who Keep The Workplace Interesting, If Not Productive

What to do with the boss who refuses to answer the phone? Or wants a bigger cubicle? Revenge, that's what Who, Me?  Th... Read more

Train Strikes: Walkout Brings Early End For Christmas Eve Services

Trains will not run again until 27 December, as walkouts on the railways and other industries continue. Read more

Workers Over 50 Encouraged To End Early Retirement

Older people who have given up work could be offered a "midlife MoT" to entice them back into employment. Read more

Airport Strikes Could Go On For Months, Says PCS Union Boss

The boss of the PCS union says Border Force staff walkouts on Friday could be the first of many. Read more

TikTok Confirms It Tracked Journalists' Locations As Part Of Leak Investigation

As if you needed another reason to delete the app right now Video sharing platform TikTok and its parent company Byteda... Read more

TSMC Said To Be Considering First European Semiconductor Plant

'No plans at this time,' it tells us, but won't rule it out amid reports execs are visiting Dresden, Germany TSMC told ... Read more

$69B Activision Deal Totally Helps Gamers And Saves Them Money, Says Microsoft

Xbox maker responds to US regulator's lawsuit to block the acquisition Microsoft has put forward its argument against t... Read more

Crypto Craziness Craps Out – And About Time Too

Fintech, you're better than this. Time to concentrate on more helpful stuff Opinion  With the quick one-two punch of F... Read more

Management Of UK Govt's £158b Property Estate Held Back By Failed IT Project

'Plague' of ageing, inadequate data systems strikes again as state struggles to cut £22b maintenance bill The UK gover... Read more

Don't Lock The Datacenter Door, Said The Boss. The Builders Need Access And What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

For one thing, an ignorant user could shut down all of IT On Call  Welcome, dear reader, to On Call, The Register's re... Read more

Micron Plans Staff Decimation As Demand Dips To Great Recession Levels

Lower demand? Bid adieu to 10% of workers and cut production American chipmaker Micron Technology plans to cut 10 perce... Read more