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China's Biggest Chipmaker To Build Colossal Chip Factory

SMIC's 28nm colossus won't get China closer to self-sufficiency in stuff it buys from Intel and AMD, will help in other... Read more

A Practical Demonstration Of The Difference Between 'resilient' And 'redundant'

Bump and grind in the server racks Who, Me?  Monday is upon us, and with it comes a cautionary tale of how one Registe... Read more

Has Covid Killed Off Business Cards For Good?

Sales of business cards have fallen sharply as a result of the pandemic. Read more

Covid-19: Pub Marquees Could Become Permanent Fixtures

Some of the outdoor seating set up by businesses in the pandemic could be allowed to remain. Read more

Ikea Struggles With Supply Problems Due To Driver Shortage

The furniture giant is among businesses struggling with a driver shortage due to Covid and Brexit. Read more

Jobs Market Set For Bumpy Ride, Says Resolution Foundation

Those still on furlough face uncertain times when the scheme ends, the Resolution Foundation says. Read more

Almost 50 Shops A Day Disappear From High Streets

Britain's High Streets lost more than 8,700 stores in the first six months of 2021, research suggests. Read more

Heathrow Criticises Border Force For 'unacceptable' Queues

The airport says too few staff were on duty at passport control as families returned from holiday. Read more

'Bitcoin Fraud Cost Me £500,000'

A successful businessman saw his life savings wiped out when he fell victim to ruthless fraudsters. Read more

Lenovo Pops Up Tips On Its Tablets. And By Tips, Lenovo Means: Unacceptable Ads

Amid customer fury, PC maker says it has 'no plans to add any further push notifications' to its stealth adware Lenovo ... Read more

What's It Like To Be In The 1% Of Female Lorry Drivers?

The chronic shortage of lorry drivers has led haulage firms to try to attract more women to the role. Read more

Flu Jabs In England And Wales Delayed Due To HGV Driver Shortage

The maker says it is two weeks behind on its deliveries, and vaccinations will have to be rescheduled. Read more

Hardys Wine Owner Warns Of Christmas Shortage Risk

The firm behind Echo Falls says continued staff shortages could definitely hit the festive season. Read more

Poor US Jobs Growth Shows Covid Delta Variant Impact

The US economy added just 235,000 jobs in August, according to the Bureau of Labour Statistics. Read more

Covid: Watchdog Launches New Crackdown On PCR Test Firms

One company is under investigation and 19 others could face legal action following complaints. Read more