Parents Express Anger as Brixham College Axes Dedicated School Buses
Parents at Brixham College are protesting the axing of dedicated school bus services.
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UK Job Vacancies Plummet to Five-Year Low, ONS Reports
UK job vacancies have reached a five-year low, with unemployment ticking up slightly.
Audlem Charity Shop Sees Takings Explode After Moving Sales Outdoors
Audlem Charity Shop in Cheshire has dramatically increased its takings by moving sales outdoors on Saturdays.
Andy Burnham Commits to Fiscal Rules, Aiming to Stabilize Markets Amid Global Turmoil
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has committed to the UK's fiscal rules, a move that appears to have stabilized markets.
Standard Chartered to Cut Thousands of Roles Amid Increased AI Adoption
Standard Chartered will cut over 7,800 back-office roles by 2030 as it increases AI adoption.
Long Island Rail Road Strike Ends After MTA and Unions Reach Agreement
New York's Long Island Rail Road strike has ended after the MTA and union leaders reached an agreement.
The Booming Business of Self-Storage Units: A Look at Vermont Operators
The self-storage industry is booming, especially in Vermont, where operators report long waitlists and significant profits.
Robo-Top: The Machines Poised to Revolutionize T-Shirt Manufacturing
Robots are increasingly capable of complex tasks, but garment sewing remains a challenge.
New High Street Crime Unit to Target Gangs Fronting Shops Following BBC Investigation
A new £30 million UK crime unit will target gangs using High Street shops as fronts for illegal activities, following extensive BBC investigations into...
NextEra Energy Plans $67 Billion Acquisition of Dominion Energy Amid Rising Electricity Prices
NextEra Energy plans to acquire Dominion Energy for roughly $67 billion, creating the largest U.S. electricity producer.