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Italian pasta is set to be spared from high-level US tariffs that the Trump administration had threatened against 13 producers. The move could have resulted in American importers being taxed at a rate greater than the value of the actual pasta itself, and prices rising sharply for US consumers. But on Thursday, the Italian foreign…
Warm space at Dorking Christian Centre has key social aspect
BBC Sue Jamieson and Margaret Ashdown help run one a one of Surrey’s “warm welcome” venues A woman who helps to run one of Surrey’s Warm Welcome venues says they are important from “a social perspective, as well as helping people in need”. The facility at Dorking Christian Centre, now in its fourth year, is…
Throw the parcel at the back door – Evri couriers tell of pressure to earn a decent wage
Zoe Conway and Kirstie BrewerBBC Panorama Watch Panorama’s undercover filming: “You’ll make no money my friend unless you get all your parcels out. Get them all out.” When Becky ordered a Barbie doll for her daughter, she got a notification from delivery firm Evri saying it had arrived. There was just one problem: it was…
BP names new boss as current CEO leaves after less than two years
Archie Mitchell and Josh MartinBusiness reporters Reuters Newly appointed BP chief executive Meg O’Neill currently runs Australian oil and gas firm Woodside Energy BP has appointed a new chief executive, making Meg O’Neill the first woman to run a major global oil firm. The London-based energy giant said its current boss Murray Auchincloss would step…
Virtual interviews dont show bosses your personality, says Burnham
Speaking to former political adviser Jimmy McLoughlin on his podcast Jimmy’s Jobs of the Future, Burnham said he was concerned that the use of technology was not making recruitment processes “fairer”. “How do you get over some of your personality, your passion?” he asked, referring to virtual interviews. “It seems to me to then work…
Starmer battles for Downing Street future amid Mandelson vetting scandal
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Sir Keir Starmer will battle for his Downing Street future on Monday as he seeks to explain to MPs how Lord Peter Mandelson became UK ambassador to the US despite failing security vetting. The prime…
