Exclusive: More flexible working can unlock £55bn and 51,000 jobs as staff morale and productivity improve
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- Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz has called on 32 countries to impose sanctions on Tehran as Israel considers a military response to Iran’s attack.
- Israeli military sources reported intercepting 99 percent of aerial threats with assistance from the United States and allies, causing only minor damage.
- Tensions are high as Israel ponders its reaction to Saturday's attack while Germany calls for new sanctions related to Iran's drone supply to Russia for use in Ukraine.
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- Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell emphasized that the U.S. economy, while otherwise strong, has not seen a return of inflation to the central bank's target.
- Powell mentioned that the current policy should remain in place as inflation has not declined quickly enough and there has been no further progress towards the 2% goal.
- Since July 2023, the Fed has maintained its benchmark interest rate in a target range between 5.25% and 5.5%, the result of 11 consecutive rate hikes.
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- Coordinated with European allies, the new sanctions aim to disrupt Iran's missile and drone program and isolate the country globally.
- President Joe Biden emphasized the US commitment to holding Iran accountable, utilizing economic tools to counter Iran's activities, as stated by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.
Sadiq Khan pledges to continue London free primary school meals for children if he wins reelection
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- The award-winning actress has a history of speaking out against derogatory remarks and has been commended for her courage and determination.
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- Prince William, 41, returned to his first public engagements on Thursday after his wife Catherine revealed her cancer diagnosis last month.
- He visited a surplus food organization in Surrey and was expected to visit a youth center in west London.
- During his visit to Surplus to Supper, William helped load food, discussed food waste and poverty with chefs, and received get well cards for his wife and father.
- The prince then drove to Hanworth Centre Hub in a van to support the organization's work and highlight the environmental benefits of reducing food waste.
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- IMF's chief economist, Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, indicated that the global economy is heading for a 'soft landing,' with risks to the outlook now broadly balanced.
- While advanced economies are expected to lead the growth, dim prospects in China and other major emerging markets could impact global trade partners, according to the report.
- Despite Tuesday's brighter outlook, global growth remains low compared to historical standards, partly due to weak productivity growth and increasing geopolitical fragmentation.
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Britain's richest man is from Preston, and his receptionist doesn't know him: Michael Platt is worth an eye-watering £14.3bn
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Scientists probe the secrets of mega icebergs: UK researchers want to understand what triggers the Antarctic to kick out city-sized blocks of ice.
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UK house prices reveal another month of growth: Where is best place to buy?: The average price of a home in the UK was £281,000 as of February ...
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'Healthy' man wrongly diagnosed with rare cancer died after complex surgery: The otherwise fit and healthy 84-year-old was referred to the cancer pathway at ...
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Inflation in the UK continues to weaken: Consumer prices rose by 3.2 percent year-on-year in March, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) announced in London ...
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The real PM? David Cameron is shifting Britain’s stance on Israel: The former prime minister has surprised many in his own party with his stance on the Middle ...
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