UAE’s COP28 leader: ‘Fight climate change, not each other’
The United Arab Emirates’ pick to lead the upcoming COP28 climate talks in Dubai has called on the world to “fight climate change, not each other.”.
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Ford to cut nearly 4,000 jobs in Europe, including 1,300 in UK
US carmaker blames losses on rising costs and need to switch to electric vehicle productionFord is cutting nearly 4,000 jobs across Europe, including 1,300 in the UK, over the next three years amid plans to reinvent the brand and focus on a smaller ran…
Ford to cut 3,800 jobs in Europe, mostly in Germany, UK
Ford says it will cut 3,800 jobs in Europe over the next three years in an effort to streamline its operations as it contends with economic headwinds and increasing competition on electric cars.
Sub-prime lender Amigo avoids £73m fine after claiming hardship
FCA finds company put customers at high risk of harm by failing to assess whether they could repay loans The sub-prime lender Amigo has dodged a £73m fine despite having put consumers at a “high risk” of harm, amid fears that the financial penalty co…
Lilt to vanish from UK, rebranded as a totally tropical Fanta
We haven’t touched the taste, only the packaging, promises owner Coca-ColaThe soft drink Lilt has vanished from the UK after 48 years and has been rebranded as a new type of Fanta.The tangy drink was launched in 1975 with the strapline “the totally tro…
Number of days lost to strikes is highest since the Thatcher era
Squeeze on households as pay growth falls at among fastest rates for 20 yearsMore working days were lost to strike action last year than at any time since 1989, according to official figures that also show wage growth failed to keep pace with inflation…
‘Lovers and myGov-ers’: the best and worst Valentine’s Day PR stunts
Roses are red, violets are blue, if you’re cashing in on the love, the joke may be on youFollow our Australia news live blog for the latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastValentine’s Day is all about lov…
Ministers launch long-awaited consultation on buy now, pay later firms
Government says new rules could help protect 10 million consumers from ‘unconstrained borrowing’Ministers have promised to clamp down on unregulated buy now, pay later firms and offer stronger protection for consumers, as the government launched a long…
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Digital Asset Platform Bakkt To Discontinue Consumer App After Two Years
Digital asset platform Bakkt is to discontinue its two-year-old consumer-facing app as its focus shifts toward business-to-business (B2B) tech services. From a report: Consumers will be able to continue to managing assets over the web after the app off…