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Unilever to cut 7,500 jobs worldwide and spin off ice cream business

Unilever to cut 7,500 jobs worldwide and spin off ice cream business

Unilever to cut 7,500 jobs worldwide and spin off ice cream business

19 March 2024

The group’s bosses confirmed that AI would ‘play a role’ in the jobs cull.


JD Sports ad draws complaints to watchdog over motorcyclists wearing trainers

JD Sports ad draws complaints to watchdog over motorcyclists wearing trainers

JD Sports ad draws complaints to watchdog over motorcyclists wearing trainers

19 March 2024

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) said it had received 41 complaints about the ads seen on Facebook and Instagram in March.


Conservatives fined £10,000 for under-reporting donations

Conservatives fined £10,000 for under-reporting donations

Conservatives fined £10,000 for under-reporting donations

19 March 2024

The Tories under-reported the value of a seconded member of staff by more than £200,000, the Electoral Commission said.


Katie Price says she missed bankruptcy case due to ‘dealing with serious stuff’

Katie Price says she missed bankruptcy case due to ‘dealing with serious stuff’

Katie Price says she missed bankruptcy case due to ‘dealing with serious stuff’

19 March 2024

She was previously declared bankrupt in 2019.


JK Rowling will not delete posts which could breach ‘ludicrous’ hate crime laws

JK Rowling will not delete posts which could breach ‘ludicrous’ hate crime laws

JK Rowling will not delete posts which could breach ‘ludicrous’ hate crime laws

19 March 2024

The Harry Potter author has been embroiled in a row over claims she misgendered broadcaster India Willoughby.


Simon Case to address scathing views of Johnson’s No 10 at Covid inquiry

Simon Case to address scathing views of Johnson’s No 10 at Covid inquiry

Simon Case to address scathing views of Johnson’s No 10 at Covid inquiry

19 March 2024

The appearance by the UK’s top civil servant has been scheduled for May 23 following his return to work as Cabinet Secretary.


Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg criticises Ofcom ruling on politicians being newsreaders

Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg criticises Ofcom ruling on politicians being newsreaders

Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg criticises Ofcom ruling on politicians being newsreaders

19 March 2024

On Monday, GB News was put on notice by the media watchdog.


Wickes acquires solar panel installation firm as profits beat guidance

Wickes acquires solar panel installation firm as profits beat guidance

Wickes acquires solar panel installation firm as profits beat guidance

19 March 2024

The London listed firm told shareholders it has agreed to buy a 51% majority stake in the parent company of solar installation company Solar Fast.


Carmaker JLR to recruit 250 electrification engineers

Carmaker JLR to recruit 250 electrification engineers

Carmaker JLR to recruit 250 electrification engineers

19 March 2024

Forty of the new recruits will work on advances energy storage systems and battery cell designs.


Rees-Mogg: Sunak not to blame for decline in Tory popularity

Rees-Mogg: Sunak not to blame for decline in Tory popularity

Rees-Mogg: Sunak not to blame for decline in Tory popularity

19 March 2024

Former Cabinet minister Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg said Prime Minsiter Rishi Sunak was ‘doing the job effectively’.


Aaron Taylor-Johnson ‘offered role as next James Bond’

Aaron Taylor-Johnson ‘offered role as next James Bond’

Aaron Taylor-Johnson ‘offered role as next James Bond’

19 March 2024

Eon Productions has offered the 33-year-old British actor the main role, according to a newspaper report.


DFS cuts guidance after demand ‘weakened significantly’

DFS cuts guidance after demand ‘weakened significantly’

DFS cuts guidance after demand ‘weakened significantly’

19 March 2024

The sofa specialist also warned that profits could be knocked further if disruption to shipments through the Red Sea continues.


Higher ratings for violent scenes among film classification guideline changes

Higher ratings for violent scenes among film classification guideline changes

Higher ratings for violent scenes among film classification guideline changes

19 March 2024

The BBFC has published new classification guidelines reflecting shifts in public opinion towards violence, drug use, sex and use of language.


Unilever reveals plans to slash 7,500 jobs worldwide under cost-cutting overhaul

Unilever reveals plans to slash 7,500 jobs worldwide under cost-cutting overhaul

Unilever reveals plans to slash 7,500 jobs worldwide under cost-cutting overhaul

19 March 2024

The consumer goods firm said the roles affected are largely office-based and the move comes as it looks to invest in technology to boost productivity.


William to visit Sheffield to join locals in discussions to end homelessness

William to visit Sheffield to join locals in discussions to end homelessness

William to visit Sheffield to join locals in discussions to end homelessness

19 March 2024

Homewards is the Princes of Wales’s five-year project to help eradicate all forms of homelessness in six areas of the UK.


Handmade silhouette statues pay tribute to British servicemen killed on D-Day

Handmade silhouette statues pay tribute to British servicemen killed on D-Day

Handmade silhouette statues pay tribute to British servicemen killed on D-Day

19 March 2024

The For Your Tomorrow project has been four years in the making for the Standing With Giants creative team.


What the papers say – March 19

What the papers say – March 19

What the papers say – March 19

19 March 2024

Rwanda and royalty feature prominently on Tuesday’s front pages.


Police investigating Labour selection contest over ‘computer misuse’ claims

Police investigating Labour selection contest over ‘computer misuse’ claims

Police investigating Labour selection contest over ‘computer misuse’ claims

19 March 2024

Labour’s selection contest in Croydon East was paused in November after complaints about inaccurate membership data.


MoD’s old military weapons should be given to Army cadets, Tory MP says

MoD’s old military weapons should be given to Army cadets, Tory MP says

MoD’s old military weapons should be given to Army cadets, Tory MP says

18 March 2024

Former military officer James Sunderland said uniforms and equipment which would otherwise be disposed of would be useful to cadet units.


Sunak maintains hope of spring Rwanda flights after seeing off Lords’ challenges

Sunak maintains hope of spring Rwanda flights after seeing off Lords’ challenges

Sunak maintains hope of spring Rwanda flights after seeing off Lords’ challenges

18 March 2024

The Parliamentary showdown over the flagship deportation Bill continues on Wednesday when it returns to the House of Lords.


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