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• McDonald's and Coca Cola halt business in Russia

  08-03-2022 22:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Western companies are turning their backs on Russia amid sanctions and violence in Ukraine.
  
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• McDonald's to temporarily close stores in Russia

  08-03-2022 21:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The burger giant and Starbucks join a growing list of firms halting business in Russia over Ukraine.
  
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• War in Ukraine: West hits Russia with oil bans and gas curbs

  08-03-2022 19:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The US bans Russian oil, targeting the Russian economy's "main artery" over its invasion of Ukraine.
  
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• Uniqlo keeps Russian shops open as clothes a 'necessity'

  08-03-2022 18:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The founder of the Japanese retailer says Russians 'have the same right to live as we do'
  
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• Beauty giant L'Oreal among firms pulling back from Russia

  08-03-2022 18:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Reputational risk and practical difficulties are making it harder to do business in the country.
  
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• Higher energy bills 'almost inevitable' says Ofgem

  08-03-2022 17:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The boss of the energy regulator warns Russia's invasion of Ukraine will hit energy costs.
  
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• War in Ukraine: Russia says it may cut gas supplies if oil ban goes ahead

  08-03-2022 15:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A top official says Russia may close its gas lines to Germany if the West halts oil imports.
  
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• McDonald's and Coca-Cola boycott calls grow over Russia

  08-03-2022 15:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Food and drink giants have been criticised on social media for failing to speak out on Ukraine's invasion.
  
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• Shell sorry and pledges to stop buying Russian oil

  08-03-2022 14:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The energy giant says it will also close all its petrol stations in Russia and stop buying oil there.
  
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• Greggs warns of more price increases

  08-03-2022 11:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Higher raw material, energy and staff costs could trigger another round of rises, says the baker.
  
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• Sedex report highlights inequalities and risks for women in agriculture, alongside solutions to progress gender equality in supply chains

  08-03-2022 11:26
  
  London, 8 March 2022: This International Women’s Day, Sedex releases a report which reveals inequalities, challenges and risks for women working in agriculture. The findings, released today in the report “Progressing gender equality in agriculture”, provide crucial insight and actions for organisations sourcing from agricultural industries, supporting to drive gender equality in supply chains. An estimated 28% of people working globally are in the agricultural sector [1], makin
  
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• 62% of women in technology have experienced toxic work cultures within the last five years

  08-03-2022 11:00
  
  Toxic environments are identified as the most common factor that put women off tech roles, with 21% citing frequent experiences Only 17% feel that a lot of progress has been made to attract women to tech roles in the last five years Manchester, UK; 8 March 2022: The majority of women in technology have experienced toxic work environments, with 21% experiencing it frequently. That’s according to Talent Works, the Recruitment Processing Outsourcing (RPO) provider, which...Source: RealWire
  
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• Zylpha Announces 2022 ‘Legal Innovation Award’ Winners

  08-03-2022 10:00
  
  Leading UK Legal systems developer Zylpha (www.zylpha.com) has announced the winners of its annual ‘Legal Innovation’ Awards. The annual award scheme recognises legal practices that have demonstrated innovative solutions and working practices over the previous 12 months. Commenting on the 2022 Awards, Miranda Evans, Zylpha Marketing Manager had this to say; “We set out to highlight the benefits that can be achieved through having a forward-thinking and innovative mindset. The l
  
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• Cost of living: Warning UK faces biggest income squeeze in nearly 50 years

  08-03-2022 07:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The war in Ukraine will lead to an even tighter squeeze on living standards this spring, a think tank says.
  
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• War in Ukraine: World Bank approves $723m financial package

  08-03-2022 02:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The package of financial support for Ukraine includes a $100m pledge from the UK.
  
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• Government rescue of Bulb Energy set to cost taxpayers billions more

  08-03-2022 01:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A buyer hasn't been found for the ailing supplier, so the the taxpayer will have to keep funding it.
  
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• War in Ukraine: Crisis is unleashing 'hell on earth' for food prices

  08-03-2022 01:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Ukraine war could push millions closer to starvation, the boss of the World Food Programme says.
  
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• Can tech help revive India's 'crumbling' health system?

  08-03-2022 00:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Indian doctors hope big investment and smart tech will improve a fragmented healthcare sector.
  
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