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South West property adviser JLL offers virtual work experience for teens
South West real estate adviser JLL is calling on teenage students in Exeter, Plymouth and the wider region to apply for a virtual work experience programme. The company, which has offices in Exeter and Bristol, is looking for young people aged between 14 and 19 who are keen to learn more about a career in …
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Don’t weaken the rules that make the City strong
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House prices growing at fastest rate since 2004
House prices in the UK are growing at their fastest rate since 2004, posting their eight consecutive monthly increase.Last month, annual house price growth increased to 14.3%, from 12.6% in February, according to Nationwide. Wales remained the strongest performing region in the first three months of this year, while London remained the weakest. Please use …
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UK economy back close to pre-pandemic levels, says ONS
The UK economy grew at a rate of 1.3% in the last three months of 2021, a faster pace than first thought and bringing GDP to just below pre-pandemic levels.The Office for National Statistics (ONS) had previously estimated GDP grew by 1.0% between October and December last year. “GDP grew a little stronger than we first …
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British Airways hit again by ‘technical’ failure that has delayed flights
British Airways has revealed its flights have been affected by a “technical issue”, the latest in a series of damaging IT problems for the company.“We’re investigating and working hard to resolve a technical issue and apologise for the inconvenience,” BA initially said. It later confirmed: “We experienced a technical issue for a short time this …
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London arm of sanctioned Russian bank VTB close to collapse
The London-based arm of VTB Bank, Russia’s second-largest lender, is close to being placed into insolvency proceedings after international sanctions curbed its ability to continue operating.Sky News understands that British banking regulators have drafted in advisers to help deal with the unravelling of VTB Capital’s operations in the City. Banking industry sources said that VTB …
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Ports will get power to block ferry firms paying below minimum wage after P&O scandal
Grant Shapps has unveiled plans he says will block P&O Ferries’ attempt to secure a new seafarer workforce on the cheap after widespread outrage over the mass sackings of 800 crew.The transport secretary told MPs he was to give UK ports the power to refuse access to regular ferry services that do not pay workers …
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Four-day week: Which countries have embraced it and how’s it going so far?
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Ikea to close Tottenham store, risking 450 jobs
Ikea is set to close its landmark London store in Tottenham as part of a £1bn transformation plan driven by changing customer habits. The Swedish retail giant said it would do its best to provide the 450 affected staff who work at the Tottenham store with new jobs in London. As part of the company’s …
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Loan funding plays starring role in YourFilm growth story
Video production company YourFilm has exited a five-figure loan investment, having secured a number of new contracts and undergone a merger. Two years ago, the Gateshead-based firm – which specialises in TV commercials, promotional videos and training films – secured investment from the North East Small Loan Fund, supported by the European Regional Development Fund …
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Two North East startups among winners of Tech Nation’s Rising Stars competition
Two North East tech companies have been named among the best early-stage scaleups in the UK. Gateshead’s Zoa Rental, which enables retailers and fashion brands to offer rental services and Sunderland’s Settld, which provides software to help automate the process of notifying and resolving service provider accounts when someone dies, are among 10 winners of …
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Licence for controversial North Sea oil and gas field extended
The licence for the controversial Cambo oil and gas field in the UK’s North Sea has been extended for a further two years. The field, which is co-owned by Shell and Siccar Point Energy, attracted significant opposition from campaigners while the government regulator considered whether or not to grant a final permit to drill last year. …

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