‘I feel sick about signing that phone contract’

Undercover filming of a sales pitch by a Hii Com representative An undercover investigation into the alleged mis-selling of phone contracts has revealed questionable sales practices, prompting calls for stronger regulation. The BBC has spoken to 12 small businesses who say they were misled. “I feel sick every time I think about it,” says Paul Toplass. “I’ve been in business for over 25 years. We’ve never experienced anything like this.”

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Boeing machinists end strike, approve labor contract with 38% raises

Boeing machinists approved a new labor deal Monday, ending a costly seven-week strike that halted most of the company’s aircraft production, worsening its mounting losses. Machinists voted 59% in favor of the new contract, which includes 38% wage increases over four years and other improvements. The approval is a relief for Boeing’s new CEO, Kelly Ortberg, who took the top job in August to steer the company through its safety

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