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Labor Cracks Down on Government Spending Waste

As part of Labour's latest attempt to reduce what it views as unnecessary government expenditure in the civil service, thousands of Whitehall officials will have their government procurement cards (GPCs) stopped this week.Cabinet Office Minister Pat McFadden said Monday that nearly all 20,000 government credit ...

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UK Government Strengthens Employment Rights to Prevent Future P&O Ferries Scandals

Trade unions have recognised advancements in employment rights three years after P&O Ferries fired over 780 UK employees without warning or consultation, but they maintain that more has to be done to stop future occurrences of this kind. There was much indignation when the ferry business replaced the fired employees with inexpensive agency workers from nations like Malaysia, the Philippines, ...

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Historic 15th Century Medieval Coins Hoard Unearthed in Scottish Borders

Two metal detectorists have discovered an amazing collection of medieval coins from the fifteenth century in the Scottish Borders. Near St Mary's Loch, Keith Young and Lisa Stephenson made the incredible discovery of thirty gold and silver coins close by in the Cappercleuch area. Nestled amid the undulating hills of the Scottish Borders, the secluded and picturesque site boasts a rich history and is hence ideal for historical exploration.Finding medieval coins in such a place is especially important since it offers more proof of trade ...

The Fight for James Bond: Who Owns the Super Spy’s Name?

As the multibillion-pound franchise owners of the famous James Bond Trademark face a challenge from a Dubai-based property developer, a high-stakes court battle has developed over the sovereignty of the renowned trademark. Arguing that the franchise owners have not commercially exploited the James Bond Trademark over a spectrum of goods and services, Austrian billionaire Josef Kleindienst, the founder of the Kleindienst Group, has launched legal claims in the UK and Europe. Why Challenge the James Bond Trademark? Under UK and EU law, a James Bond ...

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UK Government’s Welfare Overhaul: How Will It Impact Disabled People?

Targeting a reduction in disability payments and more individuals into employment, the UK government has declared a significant change in the disability benefits system. Although the Work and Pensions Secretary's proposed adjustments are estimated to save £5 billion, their effects on disabled people have caused great worry. Set to be ...

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UK Government’s Welfare Overhaul: How Will It Impact Disabled People?

Targeting a reduction in disability payments and more individuals into employment, the UK government has declared a significant change in the disability benefits system. Although the Work and Pensions Secretary's proposed adjustments are estimated to save £5 billion, their effects on disabled people have caused great worry. Set to be the most important in a decade, these disability benefits changes ...

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Elon Musk’s SpaceX Stake Overtakes Tesla as His Most Valuable Asset

Given Tesla's ongoing rapid stock market sell-off, Elon Musk's large ownership in the electric car firm no longer represents his most valuable asset. Based on calculations, Elon Musk's share in SpaceX, his private rockets and satellites company, now exceeds his ownership in Tesla for the first time in five years. Elon Musk's net worth, at $323 billion, is the biggest in the world even with the slu ...

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UK Government’s Welfare Overhaul: How Will It Impact Disabled People?

Targeting a reduction in disability payments and more individuals into employment, the UK government has declared a significant change in the disability benefits system. Although the Work and Pensions Secretary's proposed adjustments are estimated to save £5 billion, their effects on disabled people have caused great worry. Set to be the most important in a decade, these disability benefits change ...

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