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More than 40,000 BT workers set to strike over pay
More than 40,000 BT workers will go on strike on 29 July and 1 August, the Communication Workers Union (CWU) has said.The union said the industrial action may cause “significant issues” for those working from home and is likely to have a “serious effect” on the rollout of ultra-fast broadband. BT staff voted last month …
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Foxtons strikes listing deal with OnTheMarket as it seeks to overcome shareholder ire
Embattled London-focused estate agent Foxtons has struck an agreement with online property firm OnTheMarket to list all its UK properties on the site.Foxtons, which has 50 branches across London, will now list all its residential sales and letting properties on OnTheMarket.com.OnTheMarket boss Jason Tebb said that being recognised by Foxtons was “further proof our strategy …
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GWR issues heatwave warning as UK braces for record temperatures
South West train operator GWR has issued a warning to travellers as temperatures in Britain are set to reach record-breaking highs this week. GWR urged people to only travel if “absolutely necessary” on Monday and Tuesday (July 18 and 19) as the country’s first-ever red heat warning comes into effect in much of England. Temperatures …
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People in Wales need to get out of cars and into buses and coaches to reach net zero target
Wales’ net zero emissions target will require a significant shift from car journeys to bus and coach, according to a new report from Confederation of Passenger Transport Cymru. Its Decarbonisation Dividend in Wales report, compiled with WPI Economics, found that if every person in Wales switched two car trips to the local bus each month …
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Green bond backing for magnet metal specialist Pensana widens investment market ahead of ground-breaking
Emerging magnet metal material provider Pensana has been certified as a clean investment option in the week in which ground will be broken at Saltend. The London-listed company, which will supply into electric vehicle and offshore wind markets from a £150 million complex chemical engineering plant on the Humber Bank, has been recognised by Cicero, …
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Interest rates could top 2% in the next year, Bank of England policymaker says
A Bank of England policymaker has said interest rates could reach 2% or higher in the next year in order to tackle inflation.Michael Saunders, a member of the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), said he did not think that such forecasts from financial markets were “implausible or unlikely”. “Rather than focus on a precise forecast …
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City relief as GSK’s Haleon gets £31 billion float away
THERE was relief in the City today as the hottest stock market float of the year got off to a decent start amid a near drought in listings that has led to fears of a jobs cull in the Square Mile.Haleon, a spin off from GSK, opened today at 330p which valued the company behind …
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Everton paid more than £500,000 in goodwill gesture over Bramley Moore project
More than £500,000 was paid by Everton FC in a goodwill gesture in relation to fees associated with their Bramley Moore stadium project, it has been revealed. It was announced earlier this year that the Premier league club would hand over £502,000 of the £841,000 incurred by Liverpool Council because of the scheme. A joint …
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Revenues rise to £61m at Newcastle construction group Northern Bear despite industry challenges
Newcastle construction company Northern Bear has seen revenues rise 24% to top £61m despite a range of industry challenges. The chairman of the group said the board was pleased with the strong results in light of ongoing headwinds and challenges facing the industry, including inflation, materials availability and attracting and retaining staff. The group, which …
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UK house prices rise to sixth consecutive record – but there are ‘signs of a slowdown’
Asking prices for UK homes have risen to a record high for the sixth consecutive month, according to a property website.The average price being marketed is now £369,968, an increase of 0.4% or £1,354 in the past month, Rightmove said. The monthly increase is slightly higher than May’s 0.3% rise, but well below April’s figure …
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What are your rights on going to work during heatwave?
Employers must make sure indoor workplaces stay at a reasonable temperature, according to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).They also have to manage the risk of working outdoors in the heat. Amid a potentially record-breaking heatwave in the UK, there is no maximum temperature for workplaces, but all workers are “entitled to an environment where …
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Union calls for maximum workplace temperature in UK
A union is calling for a legal limit on how hot workplaces can be – as the UK faces a heatwave that could see temperatures hitting over 40C (104F).A red warning for extreme heat is in place across swathes of the country including London, Manchester and York. The GMB union said there should be a …

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