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Facebook-backed group launches misinformation adjudication panel in Australia

Facebook-backed group launches misinformation adjudication panel in Australia

By Byron Kaye SYDNEY (Reuters) -A tech body backed by the Australian units of Facebook, Google and Twitter said on Monday it has set u..

Markets could face ‘sharp correction’, Bank of England warns

Markets could face ‘sharp correction’, Bank of England warns

LONDON (Reuters) – The historically high value of financial assets could correct sharply if investors reassess the prospects for..

Royal Mail adds Canada freight strength with $287 million Rosneau deal

Royal Mail adds Canada freight strength with $287 million Rosneau deal

(Reuters) -Britain’s Royal Mail said on Friday its GLS parcel service would buy Rosenau Transport for C$360 million ($286.8 mill..

Why systems and processes will help take your business from start-up to scale-up

Why systems and processes will help take your business from start-up to scale-up

By: Rob Stone – Founder & Director of Instaloft Getting a new business off the ground is an intensive and time-..

New Research Reveals the Solution to Outdated Hiring Models

New Research Reveals the Solution to Outdated Hiring Models

  International Research Shows Skills Shortages one of the Biggest Challenges Facing Businesses Heading into 2022 Businesses aro..

Amazon’s Twitch hit by data breach due to configuration error

Amazon’s Twitch hit by data breach due to configuration error

(Reuters) – Amazon.com Inc’s live streaming e-sports platform Twitch on Wednesday blamed “an error” in server ..

Workspace says utilisation rates boosted by post-lockdown return to office

Workspace says utilisation rates boosted by post-lockdown return to office

(Reuters) – Workspace said on Thursday the utilisation of its centres by the end of September peaked at 56% of pre-COVID levels ..

Exclusive-Northvolt plots EV battery grab with $750 million Swedish lab plan

Exclusive-Northvolt plots EV battery grab with $750 million Swedish lab plan

By Helena Soderpalm and Supantha Mukherjee STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Northvolt plans to invest $750 million expanding its laboratory..

Mooted U.S. expulsion of Russian diplomats would mean U.S. embassy closure, says Moscow

Mooted U.S. expulsion of Russian diplomats would mean U.S. embassy closure, says Moscow

MOSCOW (Reuters) – A Congressional proposal to expel 300 Russian diplomats from the United States would lead to the closure of U..

UBS clients raise $650 million for biggest yet biotech impact fund

UBS clients raise $650 million for biggest yet biotech impact fund

(Correct spelling of name to Haefele from Heafele in 7th paragraph) By Brenna Hughes Neghaiwi ZURICH (Reuters) – UBS’s wea..

Tesco raises outlook and will buyback shares after strong first half

Tesco raises outlook and will buyback shares after strong first half

By James Davey LONDON (Reuters) -Tesco, Britain’s biggest retailer, raised its full-year outlook as it reported a 16.6% rise in ..

Google wants to use AI to time traffic lights more efficiently

Google wants to use AI to time traffic lights more efficiently

By Paresh Dave (Reuters) – Alphabet Inc’s Google cut fuel use and traffic delays by 10% to 20% at four locations in Israel..

Kering, Cartier launch environmental pact for watches, jewellery

Kering, Cartier launch environmental pact for watches, jewellery

PARIS (Reuters) – French luxury group Kering, Richemont’s Cartier, and the Responsible Jewellery Council have teamed up to..

Sweden’s AB Volvo wins its largest electric truck order so far

Sweden’s AB Volvo wins its largest electric truck order so far

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) – Volvo Trucks has received an order for 100 electric trucks from shipping firm DFDS, its biggest commercial..

Analysis-Brexit cold turkey: UK tries to kick 25-year imported labour habit

Analysis-Brexit cold turkey: UK tries to kick 25-year imported labour habit

By Guy Faulconbridge LONDON (Reuters) – The United Kingdom’s 25-year-old model of importing cheap labour has been up-ended..

Facebook blames “faulty configuration change” for nearly six-hour outage

Facebook blames “faulty configuration change” for nearly six-hour outage

By Subrat Patnaik, Eva Mathews and Sheila Dang (Reuters) -Facebook Inc blamed a “faulty configuration change” for a nearly..

UK Online Marketplace, OnBuy, Announced as ‘Online Retailer of the Year’

UK Online Marketplace, OnBuy, Announced as ‘Online Retailer of the Year’

UK, 4th October: UK online marketplace, OnBuy.com, has been awarded ‘Online Retailer of the Year’ at the annual, prestigious PC Retail..

The Open University’s future trends predictor reveals list of most in-demand jobs anticipated for major growth over next five years

The Open University’s future trends predictor reveals list of most in-demand jobs anticipated for major growth over next five years

The Open University releases top 10 ‘hottest jobs’ list compiled through social media listening[i], including sustainability officer,..

Why CRM (still) fails

Why CRM (still) fails

CRM is a core component of the operational toolkit – even SME adoption levels have now reached 79%, according to a recent survey from ..

U.S. weekly jobless claims increase; third-quarter growth raised

U.S. weekly jobless claims increase; third-quarter growth raised

By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The number of Americans filing new claims for jobless benefits rose further last week a..

Factbox: Billionaires battle CEOs at Italy’s Generali and Mediobanca

Factbox: Billionaires battle CEOs at Italy’s Generali and Mediobanca

MILAN (Reuters) – Power struggles at insurer Generali and Mediobanca have billionaires Leonardo Del Vecchio and Francesco Gaetan..

Skills shortages are being felt beyond HGV drivers: APSCo calls for urgent changes to visa routes

Skills shortages are being felt beyond HGV drivers: APSCo calls for urgent changes to visa routes

29 September 2021 With on-going reports of worker shortages impacting the UK, the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSC..

Employer bucks trend as 98% of staff return to the office

Employer bucks trend as 98% of staff return to the office

29 September 2021 LHi Group – which includes the brands Lawrence Harvey, SciPro, Piper Maddox, Harper Harrison and XPS – is bucking th..

Employer bucks trend as 98% of staff return to the office

Employer bucks trend as 98% of staff return to the office

29 September 2021 LHi Group – which includes the brands Lawrence Harvey, SciPro, Piper Maddox, Harper Harrison and XPS – is bucking th..

Electric car maker Lucid on track for 2022, 2023 output targets, CEO says

Electric car maker Lucid on track for 2022, 2023 output targets, CEO says

By Hyunjoo Jin CASA GRANDE, Ariz. (Reuters) -Luxury electric car maker Lucid Group is on track to meet its production targets for 2022..

Investors brace for rough ride as Evergrande faces payment deadline

Investors brace for rough ride as Evergrande faces payment deadline

HONG KONG (Reuters) – Investors were bracing for potential market turbulence on Wednesday as a bond coupon payment for China Eve..

Ford asks U.S. salaried employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status

Ford asks U.S. salaried employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status

By Abhijith Ganapavaram and Ashwini Raj (Reuters) -Ford Motor Co on Tuesday became the second Detroit automaker to ask U.S. salaried e..

Analysis-End of furlough brings uncertainty for UK jobs and economy

Analysis-End of furlough brings uncertainty for UK jobs and economy

By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) – More than a million British workers face an uncertain future this week as the UK becomes th..

TotalEnergies, China Three Gorges to form electric mobility venture in China

TotalEnergies, China Three Gorges to form electric mobility venture in China

PARIS (Reuters) – France’s TotalEnergies said on Tuesday it has signed an agreement with China Three Gorges Corporation to..

UK must be more clear-eyed about risks of China investment – Labour

UK must be more clear-eyed about risks of China investment – Labour

By William James BRIGHTON, England (Reuters) – Britain needs to be more “clear-eyed” about the risks of Chinese inve..

UK Businesses Fear Increased Risk of Data Breach as a Result of Hybrid Working

UK Businesses Fear Increased Risk of Data Breach as a Result of Hybrid Working

More than eight in 10 (83%) UK businesses say hybrid working increases the risk of a data breach, yet over a fifth (22%) remain unprep..

Britain has 10 days to save Christmas, retail sector says

Britain has 10 days to save Christmas, retail sector says

By James Davey, Victor Jack and Kylie MacLellan LONDON (Reuters) -Britain’s retail industry warned the government on Friday that..

Uber to roll out pension plans for UK drivers

Uber to roll out pension plans for UK drivers

(Reuters) – Uber Technologies said it would start rolling out its pension plan to all eligible drivers in the United Kingdom, mo..

Analysis-Climate and COVID cast shadow over jet demand outlook

Analysis-Climate and COVID cast shadow over jet demand outlook

By Sarah Young, Conor Humphries and Tim Hepher LONDON/TOULOUSE (Reuters) – Jetmakers see strong demand for airliners even as the..

Exxon, Chevron conceal payments to some governments -watchdog

Exxon, Chevron conceal payments to some governments -watchdog

By Timothy Gardner WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. oil majors Exxon Mobil Corp and Chevron Corp have failed to meet a core transparency sta..

Northwich trio shortlisted by judges for Enterprise Vi-sion Awards

Northwich trio shortlisted by judges for Enterprise Vi-sion Awards

AN unshakable commitment to help others is a trait shared by women from Northwich shortlisted for a prestigious business award. Emma G..

If we want to ‘level up’ Britain’s SMEs, banks and corporates should come together to get suppliers paid promptly

If we want to ‘level up’ Britain’s SMEs, banks and corporates should come together to get suppliers paid promptly

By: Paul Christensen, CEO of Previse, Covid-19 has left a permanent mark on the UK economy. A well-documented casualty of ..