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Can Starmer's efforts to cosy up to China persuade Shein to pursue a 2025 listing?
The potential for Shein to list in London took a big step forward last week thanks to a significant political pivot from the Prime Minister. Relations...
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AI wrote my homework
Why does using AI still feel like cheating? The proliferation of easily accessible artificial intelligence (AI) tools has sent ripples through the UK...
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COP29 at a glance: The conference runs on amid growing rancour
COP29 is officially due to end today but the chances of that happening were always slender. COP summits tend to run on for hours, often days, beyond...
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Why a shifting sense of community in Salford shows the importance of listening to local people
Those of a certain age or musical persuasion will be familiar with Salford Lads’ Club, which graced the inside gatefold sleeve of an iconic 1986 album...
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Organised crime vs. disorganised compliance
“Fighting organised crime with disorganised compliance” – Hugo Veazey, Financial Crime expert Financial crime is on the rise. With well over £1bn lost...
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John Prescott, a case study in straight-talking communications
Tributes have flowed in for John Prescott today, a man who achieved much and was often an unappreciated champion for the impact and power of effective...
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COP29 at a glance: The missing links in the climate finance debate
As COP29 enters its final moments, today’s spotlight was meant to be on Nature Day; a crucial opportunity to underscore the role of ecosystems and...
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X-odus gives Bluesky its day in the sun
The world briefly stood still last week. Clifton Suspension Bridge, the famous feat of engineering in Bristol, announced on X, formerly Twitter, that...
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