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World Competitiveness Report 2014-2015

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The World Competitiveness Report 2014-2015, published by the World Economic Forum (WEF) was released today. The WEF warns that despite several years of bold...
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UK employers in low-skilled sectors concerned over Brexit future

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Many UK firms in low-skilled sectors employ large numbers of migrants from the European Union. Now, new research suggests they are concerned about their...
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Big Ben silent as £40 million repairs are carried out

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London's iconic Big Ben will be silent for a while as much needed repairs, estimated to cost about £40 million are carried out, lawmakers...
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UK car production ‘bounces back’ in July

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Car production in the United Kingdom rose 7.8 percent in July, reversing a 7-month decline in the home market, an industry body reports. The latest...
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Plastic bag usage plunged by 78% in one month, says Tesco

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Plastic bag usage at Tesco supermarkets in England plunged by an amazing 78% within one month of the introduction of the 5p per bag...
Volcanic activity and dinosaur extinction

Volcanic activity did not kill off dinosaurs, study suggests

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Volcanic activity was not a major factor contributing to the extinction of dinosaurs and thousands of other species during the mass extinction in the...
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Staples breach affected 1.16m cards in 115 stores

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Office supply chain store giant Staples Inc. said about 1.16 customer payment cards may have had personal information stolen in a data breach which has...

Manchester United profits up

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Despite a disappointing performance on the pitch this season, Manchester United profits increased to £11 million in the three months ending March 2014 (the...
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Standard Chartered has no plans for a capital raise, despite drop in profit

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Standard Chartered announced that it has "no plans for a capital raise" through selling new shares, despite a 25 percent drop in annual pretax...
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UK unemployment rate down to 5.6%

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The jobless rate in the UK has dropped to 5.6%, according to the latest official figures released by the Office for National Statistics. The...