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Apple Pay payments 'capped at £20'

Most payments using the new Apple Pay system will be limited to £20 when it launches in the UK in July, the BBC understands.
Source: BBC Business News
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TAPA EMEA praies British and Dutch police for their proactive approach to preventing supply chain crime

The Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) has praised the proactive approach of British and Dutch law enforcement agencies in helping to support the supply chain resilience of major manufacturers and logistics services providers in Europe.
Source: BIFA
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How Apprentices can Benefit your Business

BCC Communications Officer, Natasha Downes, on the first National Apprenticeship Service event delivered with London Chamber of Commerce.
Source: British Chamber of Commerce
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UK construction hits 22-month low

Activity in the UK construction industry fell to its lowest level in nearly two years in April, a closely watched survey shows.
Source: BBC Business News
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Funding fight against drug resistance

The cost of battling drug resistant diseases
Source: BBC Business News
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Airbus to sue over German spying row

Aviation giant Airbus says it will file a criminal complaint over allegations in the media that German spies helped the US carry out industrial espionage.
Source: BBC Business News
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Freight must not be forgotten in new parliament

With uncertainty surrounding the outcome of the forthcoming UK General Election, the voice of the country’s freight forwarders is urging the eventual occupant of Number 10 not to overlook the vital role of international trade facilitation to the UK economy.
Source: bifa

Growing concerns about container liner shipping alliances

Increasingly worried about container liner market concentration, shippers call for global review.
Source: bifa

'Beware the Big Ship Hype’ says TT Club

TT Club is well-positioned as a leading insurer of risks for container lines and cargo handling facilities to advise on the type and extent of exposure. Outlining the Club’s position, Emmanuel explained that the potential for damaging incidents to occur is generally more a factor of an individual operation’s adoption of best-practice, sound maintenance and the application of efficient safety measures than size of ships or volumes of cargo.
Source: bifa

Economic output remains positive in Scotland, despite slowdown

Liz Cameron, Director and Chief Executive of Scottish Chambers of Commerce, shares her thoughts on Scotland’s Quarterly Economic Survey results for Q1 2015.
Source: British Chamber of Commerce