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Defects are not so much a technological problem as a sociological problem.
It's the system for building systems that we should be correcting.
The only unforgivable failure is the failure to learn from past failure.
Tom DeMarco: "Controlling Software Projects - Management Measurement & Estimation"
The lamp of experience... I know of no way of judging the future but by the past.
Patrick Henry
Sun, 20 Apr 2025 08:51:10 GMT DHL suspends high value US deliveries over tariffs |
The postal giant will stop shipping packages to American consumers after a rise in red tape at customs.
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Sat, 19 Apr 2025 08:14:54 GMT Why everyone is suddenly so interested in US bond markets |
What is happening with US bonds, why Donald Trump cares and how ordinary Americans could be affected.
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Sat, 19 Apr 2025 17:45:16 GMT Ocado apologises to Mumsnet over 'hateful political views' comment |
Mumsnet's founder says a number of advertisers have pulled out over the site's gender discussions.
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Fri, 18 Apr 2025 22:56:24 GMT Designed in US, made in China: Why Apple is stuck |
China sits at the heart of Apple's supply chain - and has benefited hugely from it. Can they break up?
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Fri, 18 Apr 2025 21:26:00 GMT Starmer and Trump discuss 'productive' trade talks |
The men held their first call since the US president imposed tariffs on UK goods earlier this month.
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Fri, 18 Apr 2025 11:16:46 GMT US lays out plans to hit Chinese ships with port fees |
The charges will start in 180 days and rise in the coming years.
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Thu, 17 Apr 2025 14:36:20 GMT Trump attacks Fed boss Powell for not cutting interest rates |
The US president says Jerome Powell's "termination" as central bank chair "cannot come fast enough!"
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Thu, 17 Apr 2025 17:36:45 GMT UK ban on EU cheese and meat: What it means for you |
The temporary measure by the government is aimed at stopping the spread of foot and mouth disease.
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Thu, 17 Apr 2025 16:02:58 GMT No global recession despite US tariffs, says IMF |
The international economic group predicts "notable markdowns, but not recession".
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Thu, 17 Apr 2025 11:33:42 GMT Supermarket price war looms as Sainsbury's joins fight |
The supermarket giant forecasts pressure on profits as competition for customers intensifies.
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Tue, 18 Mar 2025 00:08:03 GMT Disasters spur investment in flood and fire risk tech |
Services that assess climate change risks are springing up for home buyers, insurers and lenders.
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Thu, 17 Apr 2025 03:19:55 GMT Gold hits new record over US-China trade war fears |
Prices rose after the US Fed's chair warned tariffs could hit economic growth and fuel inflation.
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Thu, 17 Apr 2025 05:04:18 GMT Shein and Temu warn tariffs will raise prices in US |
The firms said operating expenses have risen "due to recent changes in global trade rules and tariffs".
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Thu, 17 Apr 2025 05:25:07 GMT 'Scammers used fake app to steal from me in person' |
Fake bank apps mimic legitimate mobile banking platforms, allowing fraudsters walk away with high-value items.
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Thu, 17 Apr 2025 09:41:26 GMT Tesla whistleblower wins latest legal battle in fight against Musk |
Engineer Cristina Balan raised a safety concern about a design flaw which could affect the cars' braking in 2014.
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Thu, 17 Apr 2025 09:49:20 GMT UK bans EU cheese and meat to stop disease spreading |
People coming into Great Britain can no longer bring cured meats or cheese from the EU following an outbreak of foot and mouth disease.
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Wed, 16 Apr 2025 16:25:32 GMT US tariffs will make global trade shrink, says WTO |
The Geneva-based institution says American tariffs will send international trade into reverse.
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Wed, 16 Apr 2025 20:27:49 GMT Nvidia shares plunge amid $5.5bn hit over export rules to China |
The chip manufacturing giant will require licences to export its H20 AI chip to China.
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Wed, 16 Apr 2025 10:26:35 GMT Falling petrol prices push UK inflation down |
Inflation falls in the year to March as the price of petrol drops.
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Wed, 16 Apr 2025 11:22:37 GMT UK inflation rate has fallen. Here's why it won't last long |
Economic uncertainty globally and in the UK means there are conflicting forces at play with prices.
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