Holiday cheer brings rise in cargo theft
Holiday cheer brings rise in cargo theft
Christmas is coming and thieves have already kicked off the cargo theft season, experts say. The season means more high-value, high-demand goods are hitting the highways. That presents opportunities for cargo thieves, experts say.
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Most Asian Stocks Dip as Australia Raises Rate; Yen Retreats
Most Asian stocks fell after Australia and India raised interest rates before central bank meetings in the U.S. and Japan this week. The yen declined from a 15-year high against the dollar.
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British Airways chief blasts air duty increase
BA chief executive Willie Walsh attacks rise in air passenger duty, saying it will hit holiday plans of hard-up families, after airline announces return to profit British Airways boss Willie Walsh has warned that next week’s increase in flight taxes will hit families and hinder the government’s deficit-cutting strategy by restricting private sector job growth. Walsh said the rise in air …
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