13 h. ago Massive high street fashion chain plans to shut 33 stores with 71 more at risk

The chain plans to close 33 of its UK stores, putting hundreds of jobs at risk as part of a major restructuring plan, according to reports.

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13 h. ago River Island plans to shut 33 of its stores with another 71 at risk

Bosses blamed the closures on the “migration of shoppers from the high street to online”

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14 h. ago River Island 'plans to shut 33 stores' with hundreds of jobs at risk

A further 71 stores are also at risk depending on talks with landlords in order to secure improved rental deals, according to a report.

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14 h. ago River Island to shut 33 shops with hundreds of jobs at risk – reports

A further 71 stores are also at risk depending on talks with landlords in order to secure improved rental deals, according to reports.

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36 h. ago Gulf companies prepare contingency plans amid fears of conflict spillover

Risk advisory firms report rise in inquiries since start of Israel-Iraq war as groups consider crisis management strategies

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42 h. ago Over 80% of Scottish SMEs see risk to viability over next 12 months, finds report

More than 80% of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Scotland believe the viability of their business is at risk over the next 12 months, according to new research from Aberdein Considine.

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59 h. ago Teenagers who report addictive use of screens at greater risk of suicidal behaviour, study shows

Experts find link between compulsive use of social media, phones and video games and mental health problemsTeenagers who show signs of being addicted to social media, mobile phones or video games are at greater risk of suicidal behaviour and emotional problems, according to research.A study, which tracked more than 4,000 adolescents for four years, found that nearly one in three reported increasingly addictive use of social media or mobile phones. Those whose use followed an increasingly addictive trajectory had roughly double the risk of suicidal behaviour at the end of the study. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago 11 changes that PIP recipients must report to DWP or risk losing benefit

Personal Independence Payments (PIP) is usually paid every four weeks, unless you are terminally ill, in which case you are paid every week

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7 d. ago EastEnders star Jamie Borthwick's soap role 'at risk' over disabled slur

EastEnders star Jamie Borthwick recently apologised for using a disabled slur. It has been reported his job at the soap is at risk over the scandal

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8 d. ago Poundland is sold for 'nominal' sum as workers brace for job losses with up to 200 branches at risk of closing

High Street discount chain Poundland has been sold for a 'nominal' sum following growing financial difficulties, as workers brace for job losses amid reports up to 200 stores could be at risk of closing.

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1 week ago Full list of PIP changes that do not need to be reported to DWP

While PIP claimants have to report certain things, or risk DWP payments being stopped, some changes do not need to be flagged

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1 week ago Commuters who challenge train ticket inspectors or appeal penalty fares risk getting a criminal RECORD, new report reveals

A review published by the Office of Rail and Road means passengers could be prosecuted if their appeals against a penalty fare are rejected.

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1 week ago UK campaigners raise alarm over report of Meta plan to use automation for risk checks

Ofcom ‘considering the concerns’ raised after claim that up to 90% of risk assessments will be carried out by AIInternet safety campaigners have urged the UK’s communications watchdog to limit the use of artificial intelligence in crucial risk assessments after a report that Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta was planning to automate checks.Ofcom said it was “considering the concerns” raised by the campaigners’ letter, after a report last month that up to 90% of all risk assessments at the owner of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp would soon be carried out by AI. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Brits who challenge train ticket inspectors or make silly mistakes when booking are at risk of getting a criminal RECORD, new report reveals

A review published by the Office of Rail and Road means passengers could be prosecuted if their appeals against a penalty fare are rejected.

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1 week ago UK campaigners raise alarm over report of Meta plan to use AI for risk checks

Ofcom ‘considering the concerns’ raised after claim that up to 90% of risk assessments will be carried out by AIInternet safety campaigners have urged the UK’s communications watchdog to limit the use of artificial intelligence in crucial risk assessments after a report that Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta was planning to automate checks.Ofcom said it was “considering the concerns” raised by the campaigners’ letter, after a report last month that up to 90% of all risk assessments at the owner of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp would soon be carried out by AI. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Kabul at risk of becoming first modern city to run out of water, report warns

NGO says Afghan capital’s 7 million people face existential crisis that world needs urgently to addressKabul could become the first modern city to completely run out of water, experts have warned.Water levels within Kabul’s aquifers have dropped by up to 30 metres over the past decade owing to rapid urbanisation and climate breakdown, according to a report by the NGO Mercy Corps. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago David Beckham's knighthood at risk after 'news leaked' early

According to reports, David Beckham's knighthood could be at risk before it's even confirmed.

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2 w. ago SNP accused of burying heads in the sand over North Sea 'emergency'

A new report has warned tens of thousands of jobs are at risk by 2030

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2 w. ago UK drivers risk £1,000 fine for not reporting two details to DVLA

You could also face prosecution if you do not tell the DVLA about these issues and have an accident.

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2 w. ago Aldi UK: supermarket opening 10 new stores and refurbishing 30 more this summer – full list of locations

The new stores will create hundreds of new jobs and give shoppers a fresh new look 🛒

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