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Employers warn of workers’ rights reform and Budget double whammy

Politics

Businesses are concerned about the aggregate cost of changes to workers’ rights and the cumulative impact of Budget measures, MPs have been told. The committee of MPs scrutinising the Labour government’s employment rights legislation took evidence from business groups, industry representatives and trade unions on Tuesday. And they were warned the combination of reforms to […]
Smithfield Market to close after 900 years, following City vote

Business

Sir Michael Moritz on triathlon, dangerous investments and Fergie

Sport Business

Sir Michael Moritz’s sixth sense for investing made him a multi-billionaire, so when he gives a rare interview and talks up the trajectory of one of his latest ventures, the T100 Triathlon World Tour, it seems smart to listen. The Welshman, 70, was among the first to believe in the potential of the tour and […]

Opinion

Critics circle under-fire watchdog

What unites firebrand socialist MPs and stalwarts of the Tory establishment? The answer – somewhat unbelievably – is the state of our main financial regulator. The Financial Conduct Authority is heading into a cold winter with storms swirling on all sides. It faces fury from parts of both the Square Mile and Westminster for hamstringing […]
The Notebook: T’is the season of goodwill and charity. Here’s how to make yours count

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How our news reporter fell into the world of Dungeons & Dragons

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Our gnome bard was attempting to woo the lord of the manor when it happened. A banshee had exploded out of the floor, sending guards fleeing and instantly petrifying my pet direwolf. Our orc barbarian was drunk at the time, leaving him utterly useless, so it all fell on me to calm the banshee or, […]
Why Panama is an undiscovered wonder for nature lovers

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Inside the SHA Wellness retreat, the world’s most high-tech spa resort

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Joe Root set for 150th Test as England face New Zealand

Sport

Joe Root will compete in his 150th international Test today as England open their series against New Zealand at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch. The 35-time centurion will remain on the England all-time list but inch closer to James Anderson, Stuart Broad and Alastair Cook ahead of him. The feat comes as former Australia coach […]
What does the Formula 1 expansion mean? Racing is in the fast lane

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Smithfield meat market to close after 900 years

Life&Style

The fate of City institution Smithfield market was decided yesterday, with the City of London Corporation announcing the last chops will be sold after 2028. Local business owners reacted with dismay to the news. Graham Chatham, chef patron of Origin City and 56 West Smithfield said: “It’s terribly sad to see the market close after […]
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Supporting the Underdog this Christmas

Wine

If anyone orders Merlot, I’m leaving. I am NOT drinking any f****** merlot!”. It was the line, uttered by Paul Giamatti in the film ‘Sideways’, that triggered a two per cent drop in Merlot sales in the USA and relegated the grape to underdog status for years to come. It is still trying to claw […]
Libby takes a Bottle to Pilates

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High Low Pairings: Fried Chicken

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Reshaping CSR – The Return of In-Person Volunteering

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By Andrew Troup, Director of Corporate Giving & Engagement Strategy at Blackbaud After years of remote interactions, employees are finally emerging from the haze of pandemic-era isolation and embracing in-person volunteering once again. While this shift clearly marks a return to “normal” – it also emphasises the need for companies to reassess how they engage […]
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