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A ‘Badge of Shame’ for the Stock Exchange, Says Amnesty International
Global ultra-fast fashion giant SHEIN has reportedly filed documents with the UK’s market regulator, signalling an impending flotation on the London Stock Exchange. This move has sparked severe criticism from Amnesty International, which has highlighted the company’s questionable labour and human rights standards. SHEIN, notorious for its low-cost production, hasContinue Reading
Careers in construction are an untapped treasure trove
Pressure is mounting on the construction industry to bring in fresh talent as new insight shows around 500,000 workers are needed to fill skills gaps. With a number of large-scale, government-funded infrastructure schemes, such as the National Grid expansion, hanging in the balance, the industry would benefit from casting itsContinue Reading
UEFA ‘may ban England fans from drinking’ as Croatia supporters misbehave
UEFA could ban Euro 2024 matchgoers from drinking in the stands following the latest incident of fans throwing plastic beer cups onto the pitch. Commentator Jonathan Pearce, who was covering Croatia vs Italy for the BBC, said: “Players are experiencing plastic cups being thrown at the pitch and it’s happeningContinue Reading
Tories and Labour under fire from IFS over ‘conspiracy of silence’ on tax
A leading think tank has accused Labour and the Conservatives of a “conspiracy of silence” as it warned voters that tax rises are likely in the next five years. The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) criticised the manifestos of both main parties saying they leave voters “guessing” and casting theirContinue Reading
FTSE 100 rises after European sentiment improves
The FTSE 100 climbed to its highest level for two weeks as European financial markets shrugged off potential political uncertainty. Trading sentiment across London’s top index was supported by positive announcements from Prudential and Frasers, who were among the top risers on the FTSE 100. London’s top index finished 43.83Continue Reading
Harry Kane calls emergency meeting as Cristiano Ronaldo safety concerns raised
It was a busy afternoon for Cristiano Ronaldo during Portugal’s 3-0 win over Turkey on Saturday – and not for the reason you might think. The former Real Madrid and Manchester United superstar picked up a hat-trick, not of goals, but selfies. All in all, a whopping four people gainedContinue Reading
Register to vote: When is the deadline today and how to vote in the general election 2024?
The UK will take to the polls on July 4 after prime minister Rishi Sunak called a snap general election at the end of May. Speaking outside of Downing Street, the prime minister announced that King Charles had granted his request to dissolve Parliament and promised to “fight for everyContinue Reading
Heatwave offers ‘welcome boost’ for UK hospitality sector after drizzly spring
Warmer weather and likely heatwaves forecast for parts of the UK this week offer a “welcome boost” to the hospitality sector after a drizzly spring saw footfall wane, industry leaders have said. Temperatures in London are forecast to hit peaks of 31C on Wednesday, with much of south-east England baskingContinue Reading
First child to have epilepsy device fitted in his brain has huge reduction in seizures
A teenage boy with epilepsy who has become the first child in the UK to have a device fitted into his brain has seen a huge reduction in life-threatening seizures. Oran Knowlson, now 13, had a neurostimulator fitted into his brain last October and has since had an 80 perContinue Reading
IFS accuses Reform and Greens of ‘poisoning’ debate as parties refuse to face up to ‘painful’ economic choices
The state of the public finances means “painful” economic choices after the election but a conspiracy of silence between the main parties is leaving voters in the dark, a leading think tank has warned. The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has slammed the Tory and Labour manifestos, warning they leaveContinue Reading