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Posted onHundreds of thousands of workers have taken take part in strike action across France on Thursday, after trade unions called for a day of protests against budget cuts. Organisers said one million people turned out, while the interior ministry put that number at 500,000, with 80,000 police officers deployed. Scuffles were reported in the cities…
PwC says young recruits are hungry for careers and plans to hire more graduates
Posted onThe government had hit business too hard when it raised employers’ National Insurance contributions in autumn 2024, followed by bigger than expected rises to minimum wage rates, and new employment rights, which had deterred businesses from hiring, investing and growing, he said.
Oil prices fall on hopes Strait of Hormuz could reopen
Posted onOil prices fell to a three-week low on Tuesday as senior US officials raised hopes of a deal with Iran to reopen the key Strait of Hormuz waterway. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent both announced talks had progressed to allow shipments potentially to resume as soon as this week….
Gatwick airport second runway approved by transport secretary
Posted onKaty AustinTransport correspondent and Jamie WhiteheadBBC News PA Media Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has approved plans for a second runway at London Gatwick Airport, as the government looks for economic growth opportunities. The £2.2bn privately-financed project involves in effect moving the current Northern Runway 12 metres to bring it into regular use, as well as…
We have more work to do, says Canada negotiator as US trade deadline looms
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Graduation outfits: Students tell us how to impress on a budget
Posted onLike Keerthana, Alicia Munhupedzi used the internet to find her dress – though it was a bit last minute. “I thought, ‘Where can I get a nice dress really quickly and cheaply?’” The answer? Depop, the second-hand clothing app popular among Gen Z shoppers that sold for $1.2bn (£890m) earlier this year. Like others, Alicia…
