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Feb 2024
52m 55s

Boeing Bears The Blame

Bbc Radio 5 Live
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“We caused the problem, and we understand that,” said Boeing CEO after its financial results. As it works hard to regain the confidence of regulators and customers after a problem with one of its planes, we look at how the company might turn its current crisis around.

Brexit trade rules for Northern Ireland are set to change - Will Bain speaks to one business about how it will affect them.

And with an election looming in 2024, we speak to the Shadow Secretary of State for Business and Trade, Jonathan Reynolds, about the party’s plans to improve productivity and growth for companies in the UK.

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