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The TUC says it is ready to carry on the struggle for fair representation after Amazon workers in Coventry missed union recognition by just 29 votes. They are hence fighting hard for their rights, even when Amazon is working so hard the other way.Amazon workers recently had a vast vote in the Coventry warehouse. They …

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Billionaire Elon Musk has announced a headquarters relocation of his rocket company, SpaceX, and his social media platform, X, from California to Texas due to a new California law. The law prohibits schools from making rules that require staff to tell anyone, including parents either child's gender identity is. A representative of California's governor said …

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The year to June consumer price inflation stays at 2%. Services inflation remains solid, at 5.7%. Experts previously estimated that the figure would fall to 1.9%. Investors now doubt a Bank of England rate cut on August 1st Doubt enters an economist that Taylor Swift's tour may have increased inflation. UK inflation did not slow …

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The bank has picked a Lebanese-born finance chief for the post of chief executive officer. He will take over in September as Director Noel Quinn retires after aggressive five years running the bank. Georges Elhedery joined HSBC in 2005, holding a series of critical roles, which included co-CEO, Global Banking, and head of Operations in …

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Following months of rumormongering and speculations, Sephora has finally confirmed that a new store opening in Birmingham's Bullring shopping center is on the books. Before long, beauty enthusiasts from Birmingham will be enjoying a different destination for getting all their favorite makeup and skincare brands.  The Big NewsSephora has announced it is to open its …

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The country's watchdog for healthcare, the Care Quality Commission, has apologized for problems with its new inspection system. This was on the back of complaints by many hospitals, care homes, dentists, and GPs about the new system, terming it difficult and faulty.  What's the Problem?It is responsible for checking on the quality of almost 15,000 …

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Audi has placed an all-new A5 at its current lineup, replacing A4. The new A5 will feature a raft of other engines, which includes the current lineup of petrol, a diesel, and a hybrid variant. This model comes with a new platform providing improved technology inside the cabin and more efficient engines for both saloon …

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Greggs, the bakery chain favorite, is to build a huge new distribution center at Symmetry Park in Kettering, it announced today.Why is this important?Greggs is on incredible growth. Today, they have 2,500 shops across the UK. But that's not everything—Greggs has a vision to have more than 3,000 shops. To do this, they need significantly …

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Ocado, an online grocery company, was riding high—but lost its cool as share prices crashed. Yet, they reported a pre-tax loss of £153.9 million but showed a 12.6% increase in revenue. Their shares jumped by 18% when they moved out of their numbers. The reason is also that it is primarily a technology and automation …

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A bus company that started services in Bristol following the pandemic – and took over routes cut by another bus firm – has stopped operating, throwing 13 routes into uncertainty. Rival firms have stepped in but many routes are still in doubt. In April 2023, a new bus route was placed on the road by …

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Imagine butter: not from cows, but from air. `Backed by Microsoft billionaire Bill Gates, it's churned out by a California startup called Savor,' they say. Moreover, Savor has been tirelessly propelling dairy-free versions of ice cream, cheese, and milk. With mainstream alternatives in the mix, they use something known as thermochemical, combining carbon dioxide, hydrogen, …

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Medway Council is going to start charging people in the area for collecting extra food and garden waste. From next spring onwards, any person producing more than 240 liters per week of organic waste could face an annual charge of £40. Medway Council, which is based in Kent, has announced some changes to its policy …

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For video game makers, it is an uncertain world today, all thanks to artificial intelligence, or AI. Jess Hyland is a video game artist, working for around 15 years. The fear of losing this job due to AI always resides within her. "I'm very aware that I could wake up tomorrow and my job could …

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Big Russian antivirus company Kaspersky Labs is leaving the United States. The reason for this company's going away is the US government ban on marketing antivirus software in that country. Kaspersky Labs has been operational in the United States of America for two decades now. They are best known for their antivirus and other cybersecurity …