Hiring Freeze Looms as Reeves Faces Backlash Over National Insurance Hike

“Rising costs are forcing businesses to slam the brakes on recruitment,” warns CIPD economist Labour’s Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, is under growing pressure after new data revealed company hiring intentions have slumped to their lowest point on record in the wake of her National Insurance Contributions (NIC) increase. Figures from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and…

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Balikesir Rattled by Magnitude 6.1 Quake, Dozens of Buildings Collapse in Northwestern Turkey

The quiet routines of northwestern Turkey were violently interrupted on Sunday when a magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck the province of Balikesir, toppling about a dozen buildings, injuring several people, and triggering a wave of fear that rippled as far as Istanbul, some 200 kilometers (125 miles) away. The quake’s epicenter was recorded in the town…

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Commonwealth Sport Foundation Named Official Charity Partner for Glasgow 2026 Games

The Commonwealth Sport Foundation (CSF) has been announced as the Official Charity Partner for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, with an ambitious mission to raise significant funds for projects in the host city and across the Commonwealth. The initiative aims to ensure that the legacy of Glasgow 2026 extends far beyond the Games themselves, creating…

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Daikin Enters AI Data Center Race with Acquisition of US Cooling Startup

Japanese air-conditioning giant Daikin Industries is making a bold push into the booming data center sector with the acquisition of U.S.-based Dynamic Data, a startup specialising in artificial intelligence-driven cooling systems. The move, announced Wednesday, marks Daikin’s latest step in diversifying beyond traditional residential and commercial climate control, as the demand for energy-efficient cooling solutions…

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Nigeria’s First EV Plant Challenges N1 Trillion Tokunbo Car Market

For decades, the story of Nigeria’s roads has been written on secondhand tyres. Known locally as Tokunbo, these imported used vehicles — often worn, fuel-hungry, and maintenance-heavy — have long been the default choice for millions of Nigerians. In an economy still largely anchored by oil, gas, and agriculture, transportation is a lifeline. Yet, demand…

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