<?xml encoding="utf-8" ??>The communications regulator has launched an investigation into poor performance at Royal Mail that could lead to a fine after more than a quarter of first-class mail was not delivered on time. Ofcom said it would examine the postal service operator’s failure to meet
<?xml encoding="utf-8" ??>The European Union has upgraded forecasts for its growth this year, while predicting a “modest contraction” in the size of the British economy. European Commission spring forecasts increased predictions of growth in the EU to 1 per cent, up from 0.8 per cent in
<?xml encoding="utf-8" ??>Vodafone’s new chief executive said she would cut 11,000 jobs over three years as she set out her plans to simplify the telecoms group. Margherita Della Valle said the telecoms company’s performance has not been good enough and it must change.“My priorities are customers,
<?xml encoding="utf-8" ??>Unemployment is creeping up as the number of people not working due to long-term sickness rose to a new record and vacancies continued to decline in an early sign that the labour market is cooling, official figures show. The jobless rate rose by 0.2
STOCK PHOTO | Image by 41330 from PixabayDHAKA — Bangladesh faced its worst power cuts in over seven months as a deadly storm forced both its floating liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals shut, less than a month after a scorching heatwave caused widespread outages in
REUTERSWASHINGTON — Greg Becker, former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of failed lender Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), apologized in congressional testimony for its “devastating” collapse while citing rising interest rates and mounting withdrawal requests as key causes of its demise.The bank was responsive to regulator concerns
<?xml encoding="utf-8" ??>Rishi Sunak is facing mounting Tory unrest as he imposes the biggest tax rise since the 1970s, dragging millions of middle earners into the 40p rate of income tax. The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) says that many teachers, nurses and electricians are among
NATANAELGINTING-FREEPIKBRAZIL, the world’s top chicken exporter, has for the first time confirmed Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) cases but only in wild birds, the Agriculture Ministry said on Monday.Two cases were detected in wild birds and should not trigger a ban on imports of Brazilian
REUTERSHONG KONG — China needs to focus on education, science and technology to develop a better-skilled population, the state-backed People’s Daily said on Tuesday, adding that the country will strive for a “moderate fertility” level to support economic growth.President Xi Jinping recently attended a meeting
The British union flag flutters on the Victoria Tower at the Houses of Parliamen, in London, Britain Dec. 30, 2020. — REUTERS/TOBY MELVILLEHOVE, England — Two workers glide between a computer screen and a stainless-steel vat making face cream, a scientist in a white coat
Calibre Audio, the national audiobook charity, and Bonnier Books UK have joined forces to create an innovative audio version of Patrick Kane and Samuel Rodriguez’s book, Human 2.0. The book celebrates medical engineering and human bionics, and is designed to bring the text and imagery
This May 18-20, Puregold is once again holding a convention to bridge the gap between businesses and small business owners.While makers of all consumer goods aspire to see their products lining the shelves of supermarkets and display racks at shopping malls, they also know that