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Aldi cuts hundreds of UK head office roles as part of global cost trimming

Supermarket’s move labelled ‘shortsighted’ by worker who calls upper management ‘woefully out of touch with reality’ Aldi’s UK business is cutting hundreds of head office roles as part of a global effort to trim costs at the budget grocer. The retailer is consulting with its technology team on the loss of up to 150 roles after 103 redundancies in its finance and administration team earlier this year and almost 20 more redundancies among buying directors. Continue reading...

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Aldi cuts hundreds of UK head office roles as part of global cost trimming

Supermarket’s move labelled ‘shortsighted’ by worker who calls upper management ‘woefully out of touch with reality’ Aldi’s UK business is cutting hundreds of head office roles as part of a global effort to trim costs at the budget grocer. The retailer is consulting with its technology team on the loss of up to 150 roles after 103 redundancies in its finance and administration team earlier this year and almost 20 more redundancies among buying directors. Continue reading...

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From the resignation of the Secretary to the "silence" of the Parliament, the logic of political accountability and stability maintenance after the Wang Fook Court fire

BBC Chinese interviewed a number of political analysts to unravel the stability-maintaining governance logic behind this aftermath operation and its deep connection with the upcoming Election Committee and Chief Executive elections.

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Israeli strike on hospital kills at least five Palestinians, Gaza civil defence agency says

The strike hit the surgery department of Nasser Hospital, injuring at least 20 people and causing extensive damage, a spokesperson says.

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US election results could be positive for Lebanon, Hezbollah chief says

Naim Qassem says Republican losses and Israel's election result could help Lebanon maintain sovereignty.

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Diesel still costing close to a ‘dismal’ £2 a litre despite oil price falls

Pump prices stay stubbornly high as leading bank official warns energy costs are likely to remain ‘elevated’ The price of diesel on UK forecourts remains stubbornly close to October’s record high of £2 despite a sharp fall in oil prices. A litre costs an average of 197p, according to the AA, which described the situation as “dismal”. By contrast, petrol has fallen 6p to 168p from the peak of 174.7p in early October. That was the highest level since August 2022. Continue reading...

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Diesel still costing close to a ‘dismal’ £2 a litre despite oil price falls

Pump prices stay stubbornly high as leading bank official warns energy costs are likely to remain ‘elevated’ The price of diesel on UK forecourts remains stubbornly close to October’s record high of £2 despite a sharp fall in oil prices. A litre costs an average of 197p, according to the AA, which described the situation as “dismal”. By contrast, petrol has fallen 6p to 168p from the peak of 174.7p in early October. That was the highest level since August 2022. Continue reading...

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Anti-terrorism case at base used by British US military: Washington says three Iranian associates planned it

The Justice Department said the men were involved in a series of conspiracies, including a major incident near a British air base used by the U.S. military.

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How having imaginary friends helps us in real life: 'We were inseparable'

From invisible ballerinas to talking milk cartons, imaginary friends can bring benefits into adulthood and help face difficult everyday situations, according to studies.

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ITV to cut show budgets as UK TV and film production spend drops by more than £2bn

Broadcaster plans to make £30m in ‘temporary’ savings before inquiry into takeover by Sky ITV plans to slash its programming budget as new figures showed that spend on the production of films and prestige TV shows in the UK was down more than £2bn over the last year. The broadcaster plans to make £30m in “temporary” savings, including £25m in content and £5m elsewhere in the business. Continue reading...

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ITV to cut show budgets as UK TV and film production spend drops by more than £2bn

Broadcaster plans to make £30m in ‘temporary’ savings before inquiry into takeover by Sky ITV plans to slash its programming budget as new figures showed that spend on the production of films and prestige TV shows in the UK was down more than £2bn over the last year. The broadcaster plans to make £30m in “temporary” savings, including £25m in content and £5m elsewhere in the business. Continue reading...

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How French drug gangs recruit children for contract killings

The BBC has managed to penetrate the dangerous underworld of Marseille, where young people are held against their will, abused and exploited.

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Who is the Brazilian author who ended up on the New York Times list of unmissable books

The book 'Secret Dinner' is published in English, and the writer known for crime stories says that analyzing violence is a way of understanding human complexity.

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