UK factory orders still 'healthy'
UK factory orders remain "healthy" despite dipping from 12-year highs in August, a survey has said.
The CBI said its monthly order books balance stood at +6 in August, lower than the high of +9 it hit in July.
However, firms are more optimistic about the future with the output expectations balance rising to +17 from +13, the business body added.
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Job losses over eBay 'addiction'
Three council workers have lost their jobs for spending too long on the internet auction site eBay.
One was sacked and two resigned after managers at Neath Port Talbot Council found some staff were spending up to two hours a day on the website.
Union officials have blamed bosses for "putting temptation in their way" - by allowing access to the internet.
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