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UK job market struggles amid rising job seekers and minimal salary growth. The latest survey data indicates an increase in job seekers, attributed to redundancies and non-replacement of staff, while starting salary growth remains negligible, reflecting ongoing economic challenges.
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EU Parliament agrees on Omnibus I initiative sustainability regulation cuts. The agreement reduces companies covered by the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, focusing on larger businesses. It introduces a risk-based approach and higher employee and revenue thresholds for compliance….
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MHFA England launches consultation on workplace standards. Mental Health First Aid England has opened a public consultation on new standards to guide best practice for embedding mental health support in the workplace — aiming to reduce economic inactivity and improve wellbeing across UK businesses.
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Private estimates show jobless claims increased this week amid disruption. Economists at major banks say contractor layoffs and delayed data reporting are distorting the picture, though early signs point to a modest softening in labour conditions.
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Carlyle AlpInvest and CalSTRS launch climate-focused investment partnership. The collaboration aims to enhance CalSTRS’ investment capacity in climate solutions with Carlyle AlpInvest’s expertise, supporting financial results alongside sustainability goals….
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Verdalia Bioenergy secures €671 million to expand biomethane projects. The funding will bolster the development of biomethane plants in Spain and Italy, enhancing energy transition efforts by leveraging renewable natural gas to decarbonise sectors where wind and solar are less feasible….
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Google launches carbon footprint feature for all advertisers. Google Ads’ new tool enables advertisers to track emissions, expanding its availability beyond select large advertisers. It provides detailed data aligned with industry standards to support sustainable marketing efforts….
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Worldly acquires GoBlu to unify sustainability data systems. Worldly has acquired GoBlu, enhancing its capacity to track social and environmental performance in consumer goods supply chains, aiming to create a more cohesive and efficient system….
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JP Morgan’s CEO voices apprehension regarding an AI-driven market surge. The swift rise in AI shares has persisted in spurring mergers and investments, and analysts indicate that FOMO is fully in play.
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Jack Dorsey unveils bitcoin wallet for US retailers. The co-founder of Twitter and CEO of Block introduces a new product allowing small businesses to accept and hold bitcoin, offering an alternative to traditional card payments with no fees until 2027.
