Downing Street insists negotiations over US-UK tech deal still live
When the partnership was unveiled in September the UK government said it would “shape the futures of millions of people”. Source: Original News
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Young workers hit hard as UK unemployment rate rises to 5.1%
UK job vacancies flatline in a “subdued labour market”, but average earnings still higher than inflation. Source: Original News
EU waters down plans to end petrol and diesel car sales by 2035
Carmakers, particularly in Germany, have lobbied heavily for concessions to the planned rules. Source: Original News
Employment Rights Bill clears last parliamentary hurdle
Business Secretary Peter Kyle he was “delighted” the bill had completed its passage through the House of Lords. Source: Original News
Ben & Jerry’s row deepens as three board members removed
One co-founder called it a “blatant power grab” designed to strip the board of its independence. Source: Original News
Bentleys and Scottish salmon to benefit from UK-South Korea trade deal
The government said the deal was an extension of its current tariff-free arrangement on most goods and services traded between the countries. Source: Original News
UK unemployment rate rises to 5.1%
Unemployment rises again as job vacancies flatline in a “subdued labour market”, but average earnings still higher than inflation Source: Original News
UK launches taskforce to ‘break down barriers’ for women in technology
It comes after the government was urged to help close the UK tech sector’s gender gap in order to meet its ambitious AI goals. Source: Original News
Ben & Jerry’s row deepens as three board members removed
One co-founder called it a “blatant power grab” designed to strip the board of its independence. Source: Original News
UK and South Korea strike trade deal
UK pharmaceuticals, car manufacturing and financial services are expected to benefit. Source: Original News