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TSMC: Chip giant delays Arizona production in blow to Biden
Chipmaking giant Taiwan Semiconductor (TSMC) has delayed the start of production at its factory in the US state of Arizona, in a setback to President Biden’s technology ambitions. https://www.bbc.com/news/business-66264392
WH Smith, M&S and Argos failed to pay minimum wage
WH Smith, Marks & Spencer and Argos are among a string of companies named for failing to pay the minimum wage. https://www.bbc.com/news/business-65968986
Local elections 2023: Thousands didn’t vote due to ID rule, data shows
Thousands of people did not vote in England’s local elections as they did not have correct ID, according to council data collected by the BBC. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-65602231
University student complaints hit record high in England and Wales for fourth successive year
The number of student complaints about university courses in England and Wales reached a record high for a fourth year running, in 2022. https://www.bbc.com/news/education-65324664
Theresa May writing book on “abuses of power”, but will she mention Boris Johnson?
Former Prime Minister Theresa May is set to publish an explosive new book which she claims will lift the lid on power abuse in the UK. https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/theresa-writing-book-abuses-power-29448490
Silicon Valley Bank: Money in failed US bank is safe – US government
People and businesses who have money deposited with failed US bank Sillicon Valley Bank (SVB) will be able to access all their cash from Monday, the US government has said. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-64935170
Do trains and buses run on Christmas Eve?
Whether it’s heading out to the pubs to meet your pals before Santa visits or you’ve left your shopping until the very last minute, not everybody can stay put at home watching Christmas films. https://metro.co.uk/2022/12/24/do-trains-and-buses-run-on-christmas-eve-2-17982171/