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Labour is set to introduce a radical new law this autumn, giving workers the right to request a four-day working week. This move, championed by Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner, is part of a wider package of reforms aimed at bolstering workers' rights and making flexible working the norm.
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South32, the multinational mining and metals company, has announced significant developments at its Sierra Gorda copper mine in Chile, marking a key step in its strategic portfolio transformation. The company has established the first JORC-compliant ore reserve estimate for the mine, revealing 782 million tonnes with a copper equivalent grade
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The UK government is reportedly considering strengthening workers' rights to request a four-day working week as part of its plans to increase flexible working arrangements. While employees would still be required to work their full contracted hours, they could seek to compress those hours into a shorter working week,
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The impressive performance of the US-supplied Bradley infantry fighting vehicles in Ukraine's fight against Russia highlights the importance of providing sufficient weaponry to the embattled nation, according to a warfare expert. Col. Hamish de Bretton-Gordon, a former commander of the UK's Joint Chemical, Biological, Radiological and
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The UK's preferred measure of inflation edged up in July, according to figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) price index, a key indicator closely watched by the Bank of England (BoE), rose by 0.2% on the month, in line
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The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) has granted a crucial permit for the Copper World Mine, located in the Santa Rita Mountains. This approval brings the project one step closer to construction and eventual operation, but it has also sparked outrage among mine opponents. Hudbay Minerals Inc., the company
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Donna Kelce, mother of American football stars Jason and Travis Kelce, will be a judge at the upcoming Pillsbury Bake-Off competition. The contest, which celebrates family favourite recipes and the cherished memories they evoke, will be hosted by Kelce, a seasoned baker with a passion for creating delicious treats for
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Wetherspoon is set to open two new pubs in September, bringing a taste of traditional British hospitality to Waterloo station and the charming town of Marlow. The Lion & The Unicorn: This new pub, located on the upper ground floor of The Sidings at Waterloo station, will officially open its
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Offshore helicopter operators continue to grapple with an ongoing shortage of Sikorsky S-92 spare parts, particularly main gearboxes, leading to unprecedented fleet availability challenges and concerns about safety and operational risks. The International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (IOGP) Aviation Subcommittee (ASC) issued a safety notice in October 2023,
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Nanoco Group PLC, the London-listed supplier of materials used in infrared sensing applications, experienced a sharp decline in share price today following the announcement of a major European customer loss. The company revealed that the customer's decision was driven by its own strategic priorities, not concerns regarding the
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Utah has joined the growing list of states taking legal action against Ticketmaster and its parent company, Live Nation, alleging monopolistic practices that drive up ticket prices for fans. This move comes as a welcome development for Utah residents like Julie Barfuss, who experienced the infamous Ticketmaster meltdown during the
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Shares in Nanoco Group PLC, the Cheshire-based Manchester University spin-out specialising in materials for infrared sensing applications, plummeted in early trading after the company announced the loss of a major European customer. The news sent shockwaves through the market, with Nanoco's share price falling by 30% to 9.