On Thursday night Sir Keir told the Nato summit that he had “reaffirmed our unshakeable support for Ukraine’s ultimate victory.” He said the alternative was “unthinkable” as he described Russia using “some of the deadliest weapons in its arsenal on innocent children”, when it struck a children’s cancer hospital in Kyiv earlier this week. Sir...
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Getting to grips with Europe’s increasingly digitalised borders
Andreia Ghimis of Fragomen (left) and Nomadic’s Jen Fackelman (right) In an environment of increased process digitalisation, which includes the introduction of technology and tools for the management of international borders, it is critical for those in the business travel and international global mobility sectors to adapt their processes to stay on top. BTN Europe...
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London calling? Incomes, living costs vs NZ – and job that’s ‘paradise’ in UK
The couple decided to move after the Covid pandemic dried up Lee’s music work and New Zealand’s small size left them few options, Danielle said. “With my job, there was no potential for growth … no promotion opportunities,” she said of New Zealand’s limited number of libraries. Having now hot-footed it out of the country,...
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YTL Power poised to gain from UK subsidiary
PETALING JAYA: The prospects of YTL Power Intelligence Bhd’s UK unit, Wessex Water Services Ltd, remain positive, contributing to the earnings growth of the Malaysian conglomerate. This projection is underpinned by the excellent operational performance of the water supply and sewerage utility company, as well as the higher legal and regulatory capital expenditure (capex) requirements...
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Foreign Direct Investment: UK grows as Europe declines
Hywel Ball, EY UK Chair, said: “The UK recorded a rise in inward investment projects last year, outperforming most other countries in Europe. There were standout performances for certain regions including London, Scotland and the West Midlands, however, investment across the country continues to be uneven. “Our survey shows that global investors are confident in...
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Universities heed Labour’s call to put the country first
UNITED KINGDOM British universities seem to have understood the memo from the new Labour Prime Minister Keir Starmer about putting the country before self-interest and are rolling up their sleeves to work collaboratively with government on a “mission of national renewal”, according to experts. With the left-of-centre Labour Party storming to a landslide victory in...
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Labour sets out back-to-work plan for disabled, young and those with ill-health
Mayors and local leaders will lead a new health and skills drive to crack down on rising numbers of people out of work. Work and Pensions Secretary Liz Kendall will today warn rising economic inactivity is “holding Britain back” and will say tackling the causes is a top priority for the new government. Councils and...
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High-flying couple leave luxury landlord $16k out of pocket
The owner of a luxury Lake Hayes home had to resort to social media to track down a formerly high-flying Queenstown couple who left the property owing more than $16,000 in rent. Suzie Bognar’s post on a community Facebook page asked if anyone could tell her Michael Pearce and Fiona Knapp’s latest address so they...
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Falkirk and North Lanarkshire t-shirts become fashion hits in Japan
DAVID CLEMENTS David Clements spotted the Falkirk T-shirt on sale in Oita T-shirts branded with the names of Scottish councils have become an unlikely fashion hit in Japan. Local authorities including Falkirk, Clackmannanshire, North Lanarkshire and West Lothian feature in a range launched by Tokyo-based brand Shoo-La-Rue. Images of the clothing, part of the “Cutie...
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1 in 4 Consumers Want to Be Entertained While Shopping
With consumers growing accustomed to the constant stimulation of digital multitasking, many shoppers are finding that the act of purchasing is not enough to keep them entertained. By the Numbers The “How Connected Devices Enable Multitasking Among Digital-First Consumers” edition of the PYMNTS Intelligence “How We Will Pay” study drew from a survey of more...
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Big Tech feels the heat over AI concerns
For up-to-the-minute news updates, visit our live blog Good evening. Much has been written about the potential of artificial intelligence to transform our working lives and wider society, but the rapidly growing sector is also feeling the heat over competition and its impact on the environment. We report today that Microsoft has given up its...
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Uruguay vs Colombia live updates
Goalkeepers: Sergio Rochet (Internacional), Santiago Mele (Atletico Junior), Franco Israel (Sporting Lisbon) Defenders: Ronald Araujo (Barcelona), Jose Maria Gimenez (Atletico Madrid), Nicolas Marichal (Dinamo Moscow), Matias Vina (Flamengo), Lucas Olaza (Krasnodar), Mathias Olivera (Napoli), Sebastian Caceres (Club America), Guillermo Varela (Flamengo), Nahitan Nandez (Cagliari) Midfielders: Manuel Ugarte (Paris Saint-Germain), Rodrigo Bentancur (Tottenham Hotspur), Federico Valverde...