More American workers will soon have the freedom to leave their employers to work for rivals, thanks to a new federal rule that will block the long-standing practice of locking …
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The rise of the giant fund: How companies like BlackRock and State Street are taking over Wall Street – with some managing assets worth more than the German economy
by Jackby JackGiant asset managers are becoming titans of Wall Street and increasing their control over the US financial system. Huge investment firms now reportedly control twice as many assets as the …
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London lawsuit alleges Grindr shared users’ HIV status with advertising companies
by Elijahby ElijahGrindr faces the prospect of legal action from hundreds of users who will allege that the dating app shared highly sensitive personal information, including in some cases their HIV status, …
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Suitors from the world’s top fashion companies try boot maker Dr. Martens for size
by Elijahby ElijahBy Mark Shapland Updated: 07:22EDT, April 21, 2024 Dr Martens: The iconic British boot maker has struggled as a listed company Dr Martens is being surrounded by some of the …
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Big tech companies want a monopoly on AI, but the UK watchdog can rein them in | John Naughton
by Elijahby Elijah“METEROnopoly,” said Peter Thiel, Silicon Valley’s answer to Darth Vader, “is the condition of every successful business.” This aspiration is widely shared by Gamman, the new acronym for the Valley …
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Get a sick note for £25, simply by filling out a FORM: Anger at online companies offering ‘WITHOUT’ same-day letters
by Alexanderby AlexanderOnline companies selling same-day sick leave for as little as £25 were criticized today for offering a service that “threatens to become a mockery of the entire system”. The letters, …
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By Jessica Clark Updated: 17:00 EDT, April 17, 2024 Hedge funds are betting against listed British utilities after a liquidity crisis at Thames Water highlighted rising debt levels across the …
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Virgin Media tops the list of the telephone and broadband companies most complained about before Ofcom
by Elijahby ElijahVirgin Media has once again topped the list of the most in-demand broadband and telephone companies, according to the latest data from Ofcom. The regulator said Virgin Media received the …
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Just when the post-lockdown global supply chain crisis seemed to be in the rearview mirror, problems resurfaced with a series of crises involving two of the world’s most important waterways. …
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By Lea Montebello Updated: 17:16EDT, April 15, 2024 The number of Footsie companies lobbying for pay rises for their chief executives has increased even after the average salary hit £4.5m, …