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5 Things You Need To Know, Today, on Wednesday 13th October 2021
5. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have entered the world of finance, becoming partners at a sustainable investment firm in New York City.
Prince Harry and Meghan have joined Ethic, which advises wealthy clients on how to invest their money more sustainably, prioritising issues like climate change and human rights.
4. Apple's shares dropped on Tuesday following reports it could slash its iPhone 13 production targets due to the ongoing global computer chip shortage.
The electronic giant had expected to make 90 million iPhones in the last quarter of 2021 but now its having to tell its partners that the total will be lower by as many as 10 million units.
3. US lawmakers have temporarily put off a dangerous game of brinkmanship over lifting the debt ceiling - a limit on how much the US government can borrow.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen had warned Congress that the country would reach its ceiling by 18 October.
2. The UK's largest commercial port, said the supply chain crisis which had been causing a logjam of shipping containers has been improving over the last few days.
The Port of Felixstowe, which handles 36% of the UK's freight container traffic, blamed the busy pre-Christmas period and haulage shortages. (
1. The EU is to outline new proposals later for the part of the Brexit deal that covers Northern Ireland.
Their proposals will cover customs, agri-food, medicines and the role of Northern Ireland politicians.