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Microsoft has told staff they will be able to pick up iPhones at various offices in China and Hong Kong to replace Android devices such as those made by Huawei and Xiaomi. Multinationals have introduced increasingly strict protocols for staff when visiting or working in China.  Consultancies Deloitte and KPMG …

In addition to the cost savings, Royal Mail said the move will save around 30,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide per year and help it meet a target of achieving net zero emissions by 2040. The company’s delivery lorries run partly on hydrotreated vegetable oil – a renewable alternative to diesel …

Sir Mark Rylance debuted a natty new look for his day in the royal box at Wimbledon alongside his wife Claire Van Kampen on Monday. The award-winning actor, 64, appeared to be in great spirits as he arrived at the eighth day of the sporting event in south-west London. Looking dapper, …

The call of “new balls, please” at Wimbledon might soon have an entirely new meaning, courtesy of a prototype sustainable tennis ball. As reported by the BBC, The International Tennis Federation (ITF), tennis’ world governing body, has developed a prototype of a ball without a fabric cover, believing it will …

Dame Zandra Rhodes, the dresser of Diana, Princess of Wales, has claimed that the royal got a ‘raw deal’. British fashion designer, Zandra, 83, who is based in Bermondsey, south London, is famous for her bold designs and equally daring electric pink hair.  Her designs are often sported by the rich …

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Contents General election fever Rules on non-disclosure agreements Pool of one redundancies Considering re-deployment before dismissing for ill-health General election fever “Fever” may be stretching a point. But the main political parties all released their manifestos during June, so we’ve got a better idea of the changes we might see …

VetPlus, has launched a large-scale recruitment drive, as it looks to meet increasing demand and expand its operations both in the UK and overseas. The company is actively recruiting for 25 roles, including 11 positions at its Lytham Head Office and 14 across its global network. This is being spearheaded …

Royal Mail is cutting the number of domestic flights it operates in half as it looks to reduce carbon emissions and improve reliability for customers. The mail transport business says the move will save 30,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent per year, as well as improve reliability for customers and help …

Issues arose after 2,688 postal votes for residents in the Chelmsford part of the North West Essex constituency were not dispatched as planned on Wednesday, June 19, and instead only went out on Friday, June 28. Thanks to the cooperation of residents returning their votes quickly, with help from both …