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UK Employers Adopt Beehives to Enhance Workplace Wellbeing and Community

UK companies are increasingly installing beehives at workplaces to improve mental health, foster community, and demonstrate environmental commitment amid hybrid work challenges.

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BP Faces Investor Pressure as Full-Year Profits Expected to Decline

BP faces investor pressure ahead of full-year results expected to show weaker profits amid calls for a new strategy addressing declining fossil fuel demand.

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How Europe Can Counter Trump’s Economic Bullying: Lessons in Retaliation

Europe has faced repeated economic coercion from Trump’s administration. Drawing lessons from India, Brazil, and China, Europe must combine resolve, resilience, and retaliation to protect its interests and maintain autonomy amid US pressure.

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Geraint Hughes: Mae angen i Gymru newid ei safbwynt ar fethiant mewn busnes

Geraint Hughes, perchennog Jones Crisps, yn galw am newid mewn agweddau yng Nghymru tuag at fethiant busnes, gan ei weld yn rhan hanfodol o ddysgu a mentergarwch.

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Future of British Steel Uncertain as Government Costs Exceed £1.2m Daily

British Steel’s future remains uncertain as government costs exceed £1.2m daily. Ownership issues with Jingye and industry challenges complicate efforts to sustain operations and jobs at Scunthorpe.

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UK Trade Policy Must End Secret Deals and Embrace Transparency, Says Liam Byrne

Liam Byrne urges the UK to end secret trade deals and adopt transparent, ethical policies amid rising Chinese influence and security concerns.

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Anthropic and OpenAI Clash Over Ads in AI Chatbots Ahead of Big Event

Anthropic and OpenAI engage in a heated ad campaign over AI chatbot advertising ahead of a major event. Anthropic criticizes ads in AI, while OpenAI defends their approach to accessibility and user choice.

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South Korean Crypto Exchange Mistakenly Sends $40bn in Bitcoin to Users

South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb accidentally sent $40bn in bitcoin to customers, quickly recovering most tokens and cooperating with regulators.

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British Farm Exports to EU Drop 37% Since Brexit, NFU Warns Recovery Will Take Years

British farm exports to the EU have fallen 37.4% since Brexit, with poultry hardest hit. The NFU warns recovery will take years despite ongoing UK-EU negotiations.

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UK EV Charging Firms Seek Buyers Amid Rising Costs and Market Consolidation

UK electric vehicle charging firms face rising costs and fierce competition, prompting many to seek buyers. Industry consolidation is expected to reduce operators from 150 to a handful of major players, with companies focusing on scale and niche markets to survive.

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Thousands of Malawi Businesses Protest Tax Changes, Forcing Delay in New System

Thousands of Malawi's small traders protested new tax measures, delaying the electronic invoicing system amid economic challenges and foreign currency shortages.

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Monzo Incorrectly Denied Refunds to Thousands of Fraud Victims in 2024

Monzo wrongly denied refunds to thousands of fraud victims in 2024, with 34% of complaints overturned by the Financial Ombudsman Service. NatWest and HSBC also had high rejection rates. Regulatory changes require banks to reimburse most APP fraud victims.

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