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India’s Toy Shops Highlight Reliance on Chinese Imports
India’s toy shops are presented as an unusual measure of the country’s economic relationship with China and its dependence on Chinese imports.
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Job candidates may not need to disclose their current salary at interview
Experts explain how applicants can respond when asked about their existing pay during a job interview, with the question not necessarily requiring an...
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Energy suppliers urge government to act on winter household bills
Energy UK says immediate government action is needed to support households struggling with energy bills this winter, increasing pressure on ministers...
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G7 plans release of 100 million barrels of oil and diesel
The G7 is preparing a coordinated release of 100 million barrels of oil and diesel in an effort to prevent further price increases and avert a potenti...
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Gen Z increasingly opts out of pensions amid cost pressures
A growing number of Gen Z people are choosing to leave pension schemes as cost-of-living pressures increase, despite the potential long-term financial...
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Nike faces questions after series of self-inflicted mistakes
Nike, described as the world’s biggest sportswear brand, has lost momentum after several mistakes in recent years, raising questions about the company...
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Canada Fast-Tracks West Coast Oil Pipeline as Trade War Test
Canada is fast-tracking a west coast oil pipeline project as Mark Carney seeks to use the development to strengthen the country’s position during a tr...
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Hundreds of jobs at Syngenta’s Grangemouth chemical plant under threat
Syngenta says hundreds of jobs at its Grangemouth chemical operation are at risk because the site is no longer competitive amid growing competition fr...
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Bank of England governor warns AI investment boom could cause market shocks
Andrew Bailey says the Bank of England is monitoring large flows of cash into artificial intelligence investments closely, amid concerns that the sect...
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Vape prices set to rise as new tax takes effect
The cost of vaping products is expected to increase following the introduction of a new tax, according to the supplied report.
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Greggs plans to close four factories and cut 740 jobs
Greggs has announced plans to shut four factories, a move expected to result in 740 job losses. The company said it needed to continue adapting to cha...
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Huel advert banned over suggestion it could replace conventional food
An advert for Huel has been banned after the advertising watchdog said viewers could interpret it as claiming the products were suitable substitutes f...
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US ban on Canadian alcohol and dairy takes effect amid trade dispute
A US ban on alcohol and dairy products from Canada has come into force as tensions between the two countries continue following the collapse of trade...
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US Diesel Export Ban Proposal Could Affect Domestic and Global Costs
A proposed US ban on diesel exports is intended to protect American consumers from rising prices, but could create wider economic effects in the Unite...
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Aldi boss criticises some supermarket loyalty discounts as misleading customers
Aldi’s chief executive has criticised some supermarket loyalty discounts, claiming they can dupe shoppers. Aldi is the only major supermarket chain in...
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UK diesel price reaches all-time high amid Iran war
The price of diesel in the UK has reached a record high, with the increase linked to the war involving the United States, Israel and Iran.
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Online debate questions whether iced coffee can affect job prospects
Employees and recruiters are discussing interview etiquette online, including whether ordering an iced coffee could influence a candidate’s chances of...
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R360 company warned to file overdue accounts or face dissolution
The company behind R360, an all-star rugby start-up, has been ordered to publish overdue accounts or risk being dissolved.
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