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As temperatures exceeded 35C (95F) in the capital, workers who were not lucky enough to be in air-conditioned offices sweltered in the heat. To cope, Swinney said the pub tried to put more dishes on the menu that did not…
Read moreThe UK cannot afford to talk up growth, jobs and energy security while turning its back on the domestic resources it still needs, writes David Whitehouse Britain faces a simple choice. While we still need oil and gas, do…
Read moreTensions are mounting between Labour and Tory councillors in nearby authorities over restoration plans for Hammersmith Bridge, which has been closed to motorists for seven years. Arch rivals in Hammersmith & Fulham and…
Read moreFor most football supporters, pre-season used to mean low-key friendlies against a local non-league team, some heavy-legged players and a chance to see the new signing for 30 minutes. For clubs, it was essentially a…
Read moreLast week, the Equality and Human Rights Commission published its eagerly anticipated code of practice for services organisations clarifying how to interpret the landmark Supreme Court judgment on the definition of sex…
Read moreKim's money was meant to help buy a home, as he is getting married later this year. Instead the value of his tech investments slumped by around 25% in July. "It's going to sting and I'm going to have to work really hard…
Read moreKelso, an activist investor, has criticised the AIM-listed retailer for urging shareholders to block its attempt to install retired private equity partner Graeme Coulthard as a director. John Goold, chief executive of…
Read moreThe president signed a national security presidential memorandum directing his administration to "leverage the capability and innovation of the private sector to help conduct these cyber operations under the…
Read moreThe New York Times reported this week that Randall Lane was paid by RJ Shook, whose company, Shook Research, worked with Forbes since 2016 to publish rankings of wealth advisers. The payment was made after Shook sold a…
Read moreThe US Department of State announced on Thursday that it had reached an administrative settlement with the US arm of BAE to resolve 104 violations of the Arms Export Control Act and the International Traffic in Arms…
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