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Recent Tesco supermarket to raise employee compensation
Tesco is the most recent supermarket to increase wages to retain employees in light of the increasing minimum wage and other challenges retailers face. In April, the hourly wage for store employees will increase from £11.02 to £12.02, whereas London workers will earn £13.15 per hour. Tesco stated that the increase will benefit over two hundred thousand employees.
Israel wants a truce in its Gaza war
She is a West Jerusalem-based activist who steadfastly supports the two-state solution, despite the increasing societal apathy towards that stance in Israel and the consolidation of one-state discrimination. Suisa frequently visits the occupied West Bank, where she endeavours to dissuade and repel colonisers from targeting the Bedouin population of Palestine, who are particularly susceptible to harm.
Colin Firth’s shirt sold for £25,000 at auction
Millions of viewers worldwide were captivated by Colin Firth as he emerged from a lake while donning a drenched shirt. Currently, that identical blouse has been acquired at auction in London for £25,000. Before the transaction, auctioneers estimated its value to be between £7,000 and £10,000.
Ramadan approaches but Gaza ceasefire talks fail
Weeks have passed as the United States, Qatar, and Egypt attempt to broker an agreement between Hamas and Israel that would swap the release of Israeli captives for a six-week ceasefire, additional assistance to Gaza, and the release of some Palestinian prisoners. The most recent round of negotiations in Cairo, Egypt, "came to a halt" and the future was uncertain.
Tesla fire: Musk calls ‘stupid eco-terrorists’
Elon Musk described as "dumb" the alleged arson assault that halted production at Tesla's Berlin assembly plant. According to a far-left activist organization, the site was targeted due to its substantial utilization of resources and labor. The automotive manufacturer predicts that production will not recommence until the following week, at a cost in the "high nine-figure euro range."
Police name Shay Kang, 10, died at home
On suspicion of murder, a 33-year-old woman who is believed to be acquainted with the girl has been arrested and is currently being held in detention. The identity of the 10-year-old girl who was found dead in a residence in the West Midlands has been released by the police. On Monday, Shay Kang passed away at a residence in Rowley Regis.
FIA addresses Ben Sulayem’s F1 race meddling claims
A report "detailing potential allegations involving certain members of its governing body" has surfaced, the Formula One governing body FIA, acknowledging the existence of such allegations concerning its president Mohammed Ben Sulayem. In doing so, the FIA has broken its silence on the matter.
Young automatic car drivers now pay nearly £3k in insurance annually
The average annual premium for auto insurance for an automatic-only vehicle driven by a driver under the age of 25 was £2,803 in 2018, up 49% from £1,887 in 2023, as reported by the price comparison website Compare the Market. In contrast to those with full licenses, young drivers of vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions paid an additional £490 for coverage in 2023, but £760 in 2024.
New research finds English swimming clubs ‘toxic conditions’
Swimming facilities in England may be "toxic environments", according to a recent report. A culture of fear, intimidation, and aggressive coaching styles are all potential outcomes of extreme competition and power imbalances within clubs, according to independent research conducted by the Behavioural Architects agency.
Tennis doping suspension eased, Simona Halep free to play
Following a ruling by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas) that Simona Halep did not commit intentional doping, her four-year doping suspension was reduced to nine months. She will be granted permission to resume her professional tennis career promptly.
Birmingham Council approves £300m cuts, 21% tax hike
The action was deemed "devastating for council employees and the entire city" by Unite. It follows last year's effective declaration of bankruptcy by the authority. The Birmingham City Council has approved a 21 percent increase in council tax over the next two years. Additionally, over fifty councillors supported £300 million in cuts during the same period.
Meta cites ‘technical issue’ for widespread service outage
Meta disclosed that "technical issues" were to blame for the widespread disruption affecting Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger, but declined to provide further information regarding the nature of those "issues." On Tuesday night, the platforms owned by Mark Zuckerberg were unavailable for at least two and a half hours, leaving hundreds of thousands of users unable to access their accounts.