The number of cars produced in the UK fell by a massive 27% last month, according to the industry body the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. It says it's due to the cyber attack on Jaguar Land Rover that stopped production. Felicity Hannah asks how the sector might be able to recover.Our Friday panel looks back at the big economic stories of the week, including an inert inflation figure that has more than meets the eye behind it, and Rachel Reeves blaming Brexit for some of the UK's difficult economic circumstances.Plus, the most popular Netflix film of all time, Kpop Demon Hunters, is to make what the streaming service calls an "unprecedented" licensing deal for toys and games. One industry insider tells us just how big a deal it is.
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New browser on the block
As OpenAI launches a new web service, Will Bain looks at how it's set to rival Google. We also look at why English and Welsh football is appealing so much to Hollywood stars and American investors. And we hear from the owner of a cafe offering discounts to those who put their phones in lockers before grabbing a bite.
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Digging for growth
The boss of JCB says the Chancellor can't 'tax her way to growth' in November's Budget. Plus, with the latest inflation figures set to be revealed, what's driving up prices?
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Down the Amazon
AWS says it's fixed the problem that's disrupted many of the world's biggest websites. Sean Farrington's joined by the former cyber chief of the UK Government to get his take on the bigger picture. Also, Chancellor Rachel Reeves says she can save businesses £6bn per year before the end of this Parliament. As she announces measures aimed at reducing the form filling process for SMEs, we delve into what that means. And as British Wool reports its strongest sales in more than a decade, its chief executive will be telling us why.
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Levelling up?
A new qualification, V Levels, will replace many existing vocational qualifications in a government shake up of the skills sector. Theo Leggett speaks to industry to find out their thoughts.
Also, three weeks after the government offered embattled Jaguar Land Rover a £1.5 billion loan guarantee, we speak to a West Midland's business leader who fears help isn't reaching those companies in the supply chain reliant on the car maker for work.
And, as some 1.5 million people in the UK mark Diwali, we speak to a business dedicated to ensuring those celebrating the Festival of Lights are supplied with food and gifts.
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