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• Bulb boss Hayden Wood to step down from collapsed energy firm

  30-06-2022 21:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Hayden Wood had stayed on with a £250,000 salary after the government put the company into administration.
  
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• Two million more people paying higher rate tax

  30-06-2022 19:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The number of workers in higher income tax bands has risen by almost two million in three years, says HMRC.
  
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• Thousands of BT workers vote to strike over pay

  30-06-2022 18:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Strike action would disrupt broadband rollout and cause issues with working from home, a union says.
  
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• Halifax says pronoun badge critics can close accounts

  30-06-2022 16:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The bank tells customers who object to pronouns on name badges they are welcome to close their accounts.
  
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• Post Office scandal victims to get more money

  30-06-2022 14:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  More than 500 sub-postmasters are to get an interim payment from the government worth around £40,000 each.
  
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• Firms warn time is running out to save UK economy

  30-06-2022 14:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  More help is needed for companies struggling with rising costs, the boss of a business lobby group says.
  
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• Ben & Jerry's criticises resumption of sales in Israeli settlements

  30-06-2022 11:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The ice cream maker is unhappy with Unilever's deal to continue sales in the occupied West Bank.
  
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• Ghost broking: Young and vulnerable people targeted by insurance scam

  30-06-2022 11:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  There's a warning to "safeguard personal finances against fraud" amidst the cost of living crisis.
  
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• Hello Kitty firm strikes China deal after viral hit

  30-06-2022 08:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Shares of Japanese company Sanrio rose by almost 14% in Tokyo after the agreement was announced.
  
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• Pride: Amazon restricts LGBT goods in United Arab Emirates

  30-06-2022 07:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The online retail giant says it has to comply with the laws of the countries in which it operates.
  
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• Google sign-up 'fast track to surveillance', consumer groups say

  30-06-2022 01:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ten European consumer organisations join forces to launch complaints to privacy and data regulators
  
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• Petrol station staff abused over high fuel prices

  30-06-2022 01:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  There is a "huge increase" of abuse by drivers angry at the price at the pump, forecourt operators say.
  
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• Heathrow Airport announces more flight cancellations

  29-06-2022 22:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The cancellations are because more passengers are expected at the airport than it can cope with.
  
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• Royal Mail managers vote to strike over job cuts

  29-06-2022 21:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Proposed strike dates will be announced in the coming days, the Unite trade union says.
  
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• Heinz products off Tesco shelves after pricing dispute

  29-06-2022 19:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The beans, sauce and soup-maker is pausing supply to the UK's largest supermarket in a price rise row.
  
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• Farmers cut food production as costs soar

  29-06-2022 18:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Soaring costs are forcing farmers to cut back on food and milk production.
  
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• Prosperant launches Rede Chambers in Hong Kong

  29-06-2022 11:03 via realwire.com
  
  Leading legal management consultancy supports a progressive new set 29.06.22 - London // Leading edge legal consultancy Prosperant LLP has completed its latest project, with the launch of Rede Chambers in Hong Kong, the first launch of its kind in over a decade in one of Asia's most competitive legal markets. In a unique departure for the traditionally conservative Hong Kong Bar, Prosperant worked with Rede Chambers to take best-in-class operational processes, technology and strategy...Source: R
  
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• JP Hospitality acquires tradition-rich vintage hotel in heart of Madonna di Campiglio's town centre

  29-06-2022 10:40 via realwire.com
  
  Fourth acquisition by Viennese investor group in 2022 Vienna, 29th June 2022 The JP Hospitality Investors Club has acquired Hotel Milano in Madonna di Campiglio (altitude: 1,600 metres), a property surrounded by the breathtaking mountain scenery of the Brenta Dolomites. Daniel Jelitzka, founder of JP Immobilien Group and chairman of the Advisory Board at JP Hospitality, explained that the acquisition of Hotel Milano fits into the Investors Club’s strategy very well: “Madonna di Campi
  
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• Shapps: Rail strikes 'could be easily settled'

  29-06-2022 08:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Transport Secretary Grant Shapps says many work practices are 'antiquated'.
  
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• Why business is still optimistic about Hong Kong

  29-06-2022 02:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Twenty five years on from the handover from the UK, many business owners and leaders remain optimistic.
  
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• Hong Kong: Why business is not giving up on the Asian financial hub

  29-06-2022 02:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Twenty five years on from the handover from the UK, many business owners and leaders remain optimistic.
  
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• Poundland boosts £1 items in battle for shoppers

  29-06-2022 02:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The discount chain says it is seeing a rise in customer numbers as people seek savings.
  
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• Firms say government price cut 'slap in the face'

  29-06-2022 01:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A group says a government campaign asking businesses to cut prices is unrealistic for small firms.
  
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• Rail workers outdated, says Transport Secretary

  29-06-2022 01:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Union rejects comments by Grant Shapps suggesting that updates are needed to railway working practices.
  
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• Why I kept my sexuality a secret at work

  28-06-2022 18:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  How an aircraft engineer overcame his fear of revealing his sexuality and set up a Pride network.
  
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• Non-essential petrol sales halted for two weeks in Sri Lanka

  28-06-2022 17:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The country says it is saving its limited fuel supplies for vehicles used for essential services.
  
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• Citeline and Norstella Unite to Offer Life Sciences Clients a Full Suite of Commercial and Clinical Solutions

  28-06-2022 17:01 via realwire.com
  
  The new organization will help life sciences companies improve strategic decision-making and accelerate the mission of smoothing access to therapy from pipeline to patient June 28, 2022 – Norstella, an organization that helps life sciences companies navigate the complexities of the drug life cycle, and Citeline (formerly Pharma Intelligence)—a leading provider of specialist intelligence, data and software for clinical trials, drug development and regulatory compliance—have anno
  
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• Walgreens abandons Boots sale after market turmoil

  28-06-2022 16:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The owner of the UK pharmacy chain says no buyer was able to make an adequate offer.
  
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• Wales basic income: Pilot will give care leavers £19,000 a year

  28-06-2022 16:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  More than 500 people leaving care in Wales will be offered £1,600 a month for two years.
  
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• Scratch card sales fall as cost of living rises

  28-06-2022 13:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Camelot says there are signs consumers have "tightened their belts" as living costs rise.
  
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• Vortex 6 Launches V6 ProFusion Transforming the Way Organizations Track Employee IT Certifications to Build a Live Skills Taxonomy

  28-06-2022 11:59 via realwire.com
  
  ProFusion provides vital business intelligence to impact everything from strategy to L&D investment, through a comprehensive and holistic view of all employee IT certifications, skills, and capabilities. BRACKNELL, UK, 28th June 2022 -- Vortex 6, a leading cloud and services solutions provider, today announced the launch of V6 ProFusion to help businesses better manage their employees’ certifications in one simple, intuitive platform. ProFusion gives organizations a comprehensive view
  
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• Heathrow told to reduce passenger charge

  28-06-2022 11:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The airport is told to cut its charges for airlines each year until 2026 by the UK's aviation regulator.
  
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• Royal Mail workers to vote on strike over pay

  28-06-2022 11:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  More than 115,000 staff will receive their ballot papers and are expected to back strike action.
  
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• Ransomware volume already doubled 2021 total by end of Q1 2022 says WatchGuard Threat Lab Report

  28-06-2022 11:21 via realwire.com
  
  New research shows Log4Shell detections tripled, PowerShell scripts heavily influenced a surge in endpoint attacks, the Emotet botnet came back in a big way and malicious cryptomining activity increased 28 June 2022 – Ransomware detections in the first quarter of this year doubled the total volume reported for 2021, according to the latest quarterly Internet Security Report from the WatchGuard Threat Lab. Researchers also found that the Emotet botnet came back in a big way,...Source: RealW
  
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• Robert Dyas and DFS commercialise their approach to ESG focusing on reducing energy consumption, increasing revenue and enhancing employee wellbeing

  28-06-2022 11:07 via realwire.com
  
  Leading retailers Robert Dyas and DFS have commercialised their approach to ESG with Robert Dyas achieving a 30 per cent reduction in electricity consumption and DFS realising a 28 per cent reduction as well as DFS benefiting from enhanced employee wellbeing and customer experience. With rising energy costs and an increased focus on environmental impact many organisations are looking for ways to operationalise their approach to ESG but are stalling at implementation. Working with Beyond...Source
  
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• Crossword Cybersecurity Plc announces new Supply Chain Cyber practice in response to increasing threat of supply chain cyber attacks

  28-06-2022 10:34 via realwire.com
  
  New integrated practice addresses 4x forecast growth in supply chain cyber attacks 28 June 2022 – London, UK - Crossword Cybersecurity Plc (AIM:CCS, “Crossword”, the “Company” or the “Group”), the cybersecurity solutions company focused on cyber strategy and risk, has today announced the creation of a new integrated Supply Chain Cyber practice. In response to client demand and the substantial increase in supply chain cyber threat levels, the integrated p
  
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• FullCircl Partners with Codat to create a frictionless and personalised experience for financial service providers onboarding and serving SME customers

  28-06-2022 10:00 via realwire.com
  
  London, 28th June 2022: FullCircl, the Customer Lifecycle Intelligence (CLI) platform that helps B2B companies in financially regulated industries do better business, faster, is delighted to announce a partnership with Codat, the universal API for small business data. FullCircl’s mission is to help banks and financial service providers overcome their biggest challenges. Getting the right data on small business customers is one of those challenges. Publicly filed accounts on small businesse
  
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• Blancco achieves goal of becoming carbon neutral

  28-06-2022 10:00 via realwire.com
  
  Global leader in data sanitization affirms commitment to sustainability by achieving carbon neutrality in line with globally accepted standard PAS 2060 LONDON and AUSTIN – June 28, 2022 – Blancco Technology Group (LON: BLTG), the industry standard in data erasure and mobile lifecycle solutions, today announced that it has formally achieved carbon neutral status for 2021, in line with PAS 2060, the globally accepted standard for carbon neutrality. With support from Avieco, a leading s
  
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• Fertiliser shortage hits African farmers battling food crisis

  28-06-2022 01:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The global fertiliser shortage is driving up prices and raising fears of food scarcity.
  
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• Cost of living: Call for swift action on financial disputes

  28-06-2022 01:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Financial Ombudsman says it is dealing with more complaints about the response to reports of scams.
  
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• Credit Suisse bank found guilty over money-laundering charges

  27-06-2022 22:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The bank is fined by a Swiss court for involvement in money-laundering linked to a Bulgarian drugs ring.
  
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• Russia in debt default as payment deadline passes

  27-06-2022 17:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The country fails to make $100m interest payment due to sanctions and is reported to be in default.
  
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• Sainsbury's pressed to pay more to subcontracted workers

  27-06-2022 16:24 via bbc.co.uk
  Shareholders are calling for the supermarket to make a broader commitment to paying higher wages.
  
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• Plan to cut energy bills if you avoid peak-time use

  27-06-2022 14:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Some households could get discounts for using less energy at peak times under National Grid's scheme.
  
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• Hobbycraft to open three new stores as profits rise

  27-06-2022 10:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Hobbycraft sees a rise in profits in the 2022 financial year but predicts a "challenging" future.
  
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• Landlord warning over tenant eviction laws in Scotland

  27-06-2022 09:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Scottish Parliament will decide whether emergency Covid powers should be made permanent.
  
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• G7 summit: Leaders detail $600bn plan to rival China's Belt and Road initiative

  27-06-2022 06:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The revamped plan will see fresh funds being injected into development projects in Asia and Africa.
  
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• Russia in historic foreign debt default, reports suggest

  27-06-2022 06:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The country fails to make $100m interest payment due to sanctions and is reported to be in in default.
  
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• Japan urges 37 million people to switch off lights

  27-06-2022 06:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Officials have asked people in Tokyo and its surrounding area to turn off lights amid a heatwave.
  
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• Boris Johnson signals controls on steel imports to stay

  26-06-2022 20:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The government says the move would protect British producers at a time of rising energy costs.
  
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