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Reshaping Confidentiality: The Changing Landscape of Non-Disclosure Agreements

There have been long-standing concerns about the use of Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), particularly relating to sexual harassment allegations. Those concerns have grown with the momentum of the MeToo movement. Read more: Reshaping Confidentialit...

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Labour accelerates UK fracking ban as Ed Miliband counters Reform push

Energy secretary Ed Miliband says Labour will legislate this autumn to permanently ban fracking, countering Reform UK’s pledge to revive the practice despite safety and economic concerns. Read more: Labour accelerates UK fracking ban as Ed Miliba...

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Greggs lifts prices to offset rising wage costs as investors rally behind stock

Greggs will raise prices on selected items, including breakfast deals, to counter higher payroll costs. Shares jumped 7% after improved trading eased concerns over falling sales. Read more: Greggs lifts prices to offset rising wage costs as investo...

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Nivoda secures $60m financing facility to ease jewellery retailers’ working capital crunch

Diamond and gemstone marketplace Nivoda has secured a $60m facility from i80 Group to offer embedded trade credit to 10,000+ jewellery retailers, tackling a long-standing industry liquidity gap. Read more: Nivoda secures $60m financing facility to ...

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Spotify founder Daniel Ek to step back as CEO, handing reins to co-leaders

Spotify founder Daniel Ek will step back from day-to-day leadership in January to become executive chairman, as Gustav Soderstrom and Alex Norstrom take over as co-CEOs. Read more: Spotify founder Daniel Ek to step back as CEO, handing reins to co-...

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Royal Mail doubles SME apprenticeship funding with new £1m levy gift

Royal Mail is gifting another £1m of its apprenticeship levy to support small businesses after its first round was oversubscribed, funding training across sectors from e-commerce to healthcare. Read more: Royal Mail doubles SME apprenticeship fund...

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PPE Medpro ordered to repay £122m in DHSC gown dispute, with Barrowman slamming ruling as a ‘travesty of justice’

Mrs Justice Cockerill has ruled that the Michell Mone linked PPE Medpro must repay nearly £122 million to the UK government by 15 October. Read more: PPE Medpro ordered to repay £122m in DHSC gown dispute, with Barrowman slamming ruling as a ‘t...

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JLR loan support failing to reach SME suppliers quickly enough, warn industry experts

Cash from JLR’s £1.5m government-backed loan is not filtering down supply chains fast enough, with smaller automotive suppliers at risk of collapse without urgent funding. Read more: JLR loan support failing to reach SME suppliers quickly enough...

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UK brands risk losing $10bn in value as short-term tactics limit growth potential

Kantar’s BrandZ Top 75 report reveals UK brands trail global peers, leaving $10bn untapped by focusing on short-term marketing instead of bold, long-term brand building. Read more: UK brands risk losing $10bn in value as short-term tactics limit ...

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Reeves’ Budget: is Larry’s cat food the last refuge?

Rumour has it that Rachel Reeves is limbering up for November with a Budget that will make the taxman’s quill squeak like a stuck pig. Property, pensions, profits, pasties — all grist to the Exchequer’s mill. Read more: Reeves’ Budget: is L...

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