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• Sainsbury's raises pay but is cautious on hiring

  10-01-2025 13:02 via bbc.com
  
  The supermarket chain will lift wages to £12.60 but expects costs to increase after Budget measures.
  
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• Reeves defends China visit and hails £600m boost to UK

  11-01-2025 14:34 via bbc.com
  
  The chancellor has been criticised for making the trip while the government is under pressure from rising borrowing costs.
  
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• More people in late 20s still living with parents

  11-01-2025 12:56 via bbc.com
  
  The rising cost of buying or renting home has led more to remain in the family home, a think-tank says.
  
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• Complete List Of Celebrities Who Lost Their Homes To The LA Fires

  11-01-2025 02:58 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Stars such as Anthony Hopkins, Billy Crystal, Heidi Montag, Adam Brody and Leighton Meester are among those who have lost their homes to the fires.
  
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• HMPV Outbreak In India Feared As Health Ministry Urges Caution - Where Has The Virus Spread?

  11-01-2025 02:57 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Following the identification of these cases, the Ministry urged states and union territories to increase monitoring for Influenza-Like Illness (ILI)
  
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• Meta and Amazon axe diversity initiatives joining US corporate rollback

  11-01-2025 02:06 via bbc.com
  
  The companies are among the latest major corporations to alter their diversity programmes since Trump's re-election.
  
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• US top court leans towards TikTok ban over security concerns

  11-01-2025 00:32 via bbc.com
  
  The platform with nearly 170 million American users is challenging a law that would see it banned in the US in a matter of days.
  
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• MPs urge checks as Shein refuses to answer questions

  10-01-2025 21:59 via bbc.com
  
  The chair of a committee of MPs has written to the London Stock Exchange with concerns over the fashion retailer.
  
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• Two million discounted tickets up for grabs in rail sale

  10-01-2025 19:56 via bbc.com
  
  More than two million train tickets will be sold at a discount under a promotion starting next week.
  
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• UK has enough gas, says network after storage warning

  10-01-2025 18:34 via bbc.com
  
  Experts say the UK has enough gas after Centrica said storage levels were "concerningly low".
  
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• Faisal Islam: Mortgage rates are not rising yet but Reeves has to act

  10-01-2025 18:14 via bbc.com
  
  Why Rachel Reeves needs a more detailed growth strategy - and soon.
  
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• Fewer rate cuts and higher loan costs - how US jobs surprise affects you

  10-01-2025 16:55 via bbc.com
  
  Jobs growth in the US surged unexpected last month. That's good news for the world's largest economy but could be "punishing" for the UK.
  
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• Reeves faces 'difficult decisions' on tax and spending

  10-01-2025 15:44 via bbc.com
  
  The warning from a former Bank of England official comes in the wake of rising UK borrowing costs.
  
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• Right-wing Disinformation Targets DEI, 'Liberal' Policies As LA Burns

  10-01-2025 13:56 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Months of dry weather and recent strong winds created optimal conditions for the deadly wildfires engulfing Los Angeles, but narratives on social media falsely single out "liberal" policies -- including those to increase diversity in the city's fire force -- as the culprit.
  
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• Body Of Israeli Hostage Identified, Two Days After Father's: Army

  10-01-2025 13:53 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The body of an Israeli hostage held captive by militants in Gaza since the October 7 attack has been identified after recovery of his remains, the military said on Friday.
  
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• Tech Veteran Rahul Bhatia Explores Transforming Businesses Through SAP Cloud Solutions

  10-01-2025 10:31 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  SAP HANA Cloud allows organisations to focus entirely on innovation and strategy
  
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• Aditya Shrotri's Security Solutions Become Industry Standard For Hybrid Workplaces

  10-01-2025 10:31 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  His work modernising Unified Endpoint Management (UEM) architecture has also changed how organisations approach security and workflow optimisation.
  
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• Reeves' China trip defended after borrowing cost nerves

  10-01-2025 10:19 via bbc.com
  
  Opposition parties had called for the chancellor to stay home as UK borrowing costs continue to rise.
  
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• Sainsbury's to raise pay to £12.60 an hour

  10-01-2025 09:35 via bbc.com
  
  The supermarket says the increase will "help manage a particularly tough cost inflation environment"
  
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• Italian Mayor Prohibits Town's Residents From Getting Sick: 'Don't Leave The House Often, Play Sports, Travel And More'

  10-01-2025 07:54 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  An Italian mayor issued a symbolic decree prohibiting residents from getting sick to protest inadequate healthcare access.
  
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• Thinking of Switching Careers? Explore 10 High-Paying UK Jobs Safe from AI—You Won't Believe the Top One

  10-01-2025 04:54 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Facing AI anxiety? Discover 10 high-paying UK jobs where automation poses little threat. From healthcare to specialised fields, build a secure future.
  
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• Who Is David Muir? 'Pathetic' News Host Slammed For Fashion Faux Pas While Reporting On LA Fires

  10-01-2025 04:36 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  David Muir faced criticism for using a clothespin to adjust his jacket during LA wildfire coverage. Some viewers found his actions tone-deaf.
  
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• Boeing and Google each give $1m for Trump inauguration

  10-01-2025 04:18 via bbc.com
  
  The US companies join other major firms donating funds for the ceremony on 20 January.
  
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• Elon Musk Posts 'DEI Means DIE' As California Burns After Officials Spent $500M On DEI Initiatives

  10-01-2025 04:03 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Elon Musk announced 'DEI Means DIE' in an X post amid California wildfires, sparking debate over resource allocation priorities.
  
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• LA wildfire damages set to cost record $135bn

  10-01-2025 03:52 via bbc.com
  
  Some of the most expensive properties in the US have been wiped out by the fires.
  
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• N95 Vs K95: Which Is The Best Mask For Smoke, And Where To Buy It?

  10-01-2025 03:36 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  N95 and K95 masks are among the most popular choices and knowing where to purchase them can help you decide which mask best suits you
  
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• 'C**ts': Netizens and Elon Musk React to Labour Voting Down Inquiry Into Pakistani Rape Gangs

  10-01-2025 01:20 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The row over what to do about the Pakistani rape gangs scandal continues to rumble on, with the governing Labour party yesterday facing criticism for blocking a national inquiry into the issue.
  
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• How AI uncovers new ways to tackle difficult diseases

  10-01-2025 01:17 via bbc.com
  
  Pharmaceutical firms are turning to AI to find new molecules that might be able to tackle disease.
  
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• TikTok to make final Supreme Court plea on US ban

  10-01-2025 01:12 via bbc.com
  
  TikTok is hoping to win a challenge against law that would see it banned from the US this month.
  
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• Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to share branches

  09-01-2025 20:25 via bbc.com
  
  The move is intended to make it easier for people to access banking services, but some warn it will lead to more branch closures.
  
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