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Shein London stock market float would trigger talks on tax, Reynolds suggests
Fast fashion retailer Shein would be expected to meet “ethical and moral targets” on “all aspects of business” if it lists on the London Stock Exchange, according to the Business Secretary. Jonathan Reynolds said he is “concerned” about a “loophole” which allows firms to avoid import duties by shipping smallContinue Reading
‘Better deal available’ for Port Talbot steel jobs, says Business Secretary
The UK Government will press for “job guarantees” in return for taxpayer-funded investment during talks with steel giant Tata over the future of Port Talbot. Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said he believes there is a “better deal available” for the South Wales site and the steel industry as a whole,Continue Reading
Lost on Netflix: The alternative series ending writers almost used
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The ending of Lost is the most misunderstood series finale in television history – but it almost drew to a close in aContinue Reading
Wimbledon LIVE – Sue Barker speaks about BBC return as Guardiola offered role
Novak Djokovic has called on tennis chiefs to shelve five-set matches in the early rounds of Grand Slam tournaments and instead introduce best-of-three showdowns. The Serbian presented his argument as he passionately addressed the media after defeating Alexei Popyrin at Wimbledon last night. Djokovic, who has won the Wimbledon titleContinue Reading
the hidden costs of open-source software for SMEs
According to the latest data, 91% of small and 88% of medium-sized businesses use at least one open-source technology. And it’s no surprise. For those who don’t want to shell out thousands of pounds for enterprise-grade software and licences, open-source lowers barriers to entry and provides high-quality business solutions withoutContinue Reading
UK’s youngest MP praised by BBC host for ‘batting back’ question | News
The UK’s youngest MP was praised by BBC Breakfast hosts for “batting back” their questions on life experience during an interview on Sunday morning (7 July). Sam Carling, who has been elected Labour MP for North West Cambridgeshire, narrowly won the seat with Conservative candidate Shailesh Vara just 39 votesContinue Reading
Shares in housebuilders soar following labour’s electoral triumph
The share prices of major UK housebuilders surged on Friday after Labour’s resounding victory in the general election, marking the party’s return to power for the first time since 2010. Companies like Vistry, Persimmon, Taylor Wimpey, Barratt, and Berkeley saw their shares increase by 2-3% in response to Labour’s ambitiousContinue Reading
Jon Landau, Oscar-winning producer of Titanic and Avatar dies at 63
Jon Landau, an Oscar-winning producer who worked closely with director James Cameron on Titanic and the Avatar series, has died. He was 63. Alan Bergman, Disney Entertainment co-chair, announced Landau’s death in a statement Saturday. No cause of death was given. “Jon was a visionary whose extraordinary talent and passionContinue Reading
Keir Starmer must embrace the ‘game-changer’ of AI, says Tony Blair
Sir Keir Starmer’s new Labour government must fully embrace artificial intelligence (AI) as a “game-changer” in fuelling economic growth, his predecessor Sir Tony Blair has urged. While Britain is stuck in a “horrible and unvirtuous circle” of high taxation, spending and debt but with “poor outcomes”, advances in the newContinue Reading
Judy Belushi Pisano, actor and widow of John Belushi, dies aged 73
Actor and producer Judy Belushi Pisano, who was also the widow of comedian John Belushi, has died at the age of 73. Belushi’s estate announced her death in an Instagram post on Saturday. “Today, our hearts are heavy as we say goodbye to our sweet Judy,” the statement read. “HerContinue Reading