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Firms 'holding back' on new jobs ahead of Budget
Some businesses say they want to see employment costs come down in the October Budget.
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Jobless rate falls but small firms cut back hiring
Small firms cite labour costs as a key factor in scaling back hiring, the Office for National Statistics says.
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Wayfair among firms fined millions for misleading sales tactics
The Competition and Markets Authority has fined Wayfair, Appliances Direct, and Gold's Gym £6m in total.
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Trump, tech bosses sign voluntary pact pledging ‘robust’ AI safeguards
US President Trump touts self-regulation amid calls from the international community and industry for formal rules.
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Could AI firms be held responsible for mass shootings?
Canadian lawsuits against OpenAI raise questions about liability and duty to warn in the AI industry, say experts.
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UN expands list of firms involved in illegal Israeli settlement activities
With addition of 61 more companies, the list now includes 214 businesses in 11 countries, most of them Israeli.
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Israel offers cash to firms hit by trade ban; Europe dithers on new rules
Israel hopes to redirect goods from illegal Israeli settlements towards markets in Asia and South America.
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Russia seizes assets of French firms, summons UK envoy over Ukraine support
Kremlin calls UK's support for Ukraine an endorsement of 'terrorism' after recent escalation in weapons supply.
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Complaints to watchdog about water firms soar
Many complaints were about affordability, after customers saw steep hikes to bills.