Sunak seeks to boost UK business links amid crisis

Newsletter Apr 25, 2023 [ International Business Times]( [Sunak seeks to boost UK business links amid crisis]( Sunak's Conservatives and the main opposition Labour party are jockeying for position ahead of a general election expected next year. [UK citizens in Sudan say they feel abandoned]( Foreign Office minister Andrew Mitchell rejected comparisons to the chaotic evacuation of Britons after Afghanistan's Taliban took control of Kabul in 2021.  [Learn more about Jeeng]( [Prince Harry takes on Murdoch's UK group in latest court action against papers]( Lawyers for Prince Harry will be back in a London court on Tuesday in his latest foray against Britain's tabloid press, this time taking on Rupert Murdoch's News Group Newspapers (NGN) over allegations of phone-hacking. [FDA demands independent inquiry into ministerial bullying following Dominic Raab's resignation as Deputy PM]( The FDA union claim that the problem of ministerial bullying is bigger than Raab. However, in his resignation letter, Raab has pushed back against the investigation into his conduct. [UK retail sales volume slips by nearly 1% in March due to unfavourable weather]( The UK saw a 0.9% drop in retail sales volumes in March as a result of poor weather. However, the 3-month trend presents an optimistic outlook for retailers. [dianomi]( [UK warns China secrecy over military expansion risks 'tragic miscalculation']( British foreign minister James Cleverly will urge China to be more open about the reasons behind what he called the biggest military build-up in peacetime history and said secrecy could lead to a "tragic miscalculation". [Humane showcases its wearable AI assistant that could oust smartphones]( Humane is expected to release its wearable AI assistant on April 22 as a completely standalone wearable device that works without a smartphone. [Reducing time to hire remains a key trend in HR tech search]( Recent data demonstrate that organisations are still trying to reduce the time-to-hire rate and fill key roles in a short period of time amidst a tight talent market and despite a slowing economy. [How UK gig workers are navigating the dynamics of the unique British labour force]( Many gig workers enjoy working on their terms but have to bear the burden of lower wages. However, employers are still turning to the gig sector to cut labour costs. [Canadians flock to food banks as grocery prices soar]( Although overall inflation has cooled to 4.3 percent in March, food inflation remains stubbornly high at around 10 percent year over year. [Arsenal on the ropes as Man City aim for knockout blow in Premier League title race]( Showing any weakness against Pep Guardiola's men in a title race is likely to prove fatal. [Former Premier League player to sue FA £300m for brain injuries]( A group of 300+ sportspersons and their families are taking legal action against the governing bodies for football and rugby. [More businesses are increasing days in the office - is remote work dying?]( Mandating an increase in days in the office does not address why staff are reluctant to return, warns global workplace creation expert Unispace. [London ranked as the most 'sun trap' city in the UK, with more Brits considering a 'staycation' during cost of living crisis]( London finishes in first place in the top 10 of the largest 'sun trap' cities in the UK, as more Brits consider a 'staycation' amidst the cost of living crisis. You Might Like    [Learn more about Jeeng]( [IBTimes]( IBTimes will always protect your security and privacy. Please read our detailed [Privacy Policy.]( Please do not reply to this email. [Click here]( to adjust your notification preferences or unsubscribe. © Copyright 2023 IBTimes LLC. All Rights Reserved. IBTimes LLC, 33 Whitehall ST FL 7, New York, NY 10004 U.S.A, New York, New York 10004, United States You may [unsubscribe]( or [change your contact details]( at any time.