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Rishi Sunak wants to cut the cost of ‘sicknote’ Britain. But we’ve found a strong economic case for benefits

Rishi Sunak wants to cut the cost of ‘sicknote’ Britain. But we’ve found a strong economic case for benefits

Prime minister Rishi Sunak has announced a crackdown on sickness and disability benefits in order to end a “sicknote culture” and “over-medicalising the everyday challenges and worries of life”, in part because he claims that…

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Oil prices marginally lower; more US economic cues in focus By Investing.com

Oil prices marginally lower; more US economic cues in focus By Investing.com

Investing.com– Oil prices slipped slightly Wednesday, with traders digesting easing tensions in the Middle East, a drop in U.S> crude stockpiles ahead of upcoming clues over the strength of the U.S. economy.  At 08:50 ET…

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Most bees don’t die after stinging – and other surprising bee facts

Most bees don’t die after stinging – and other surprising bee facts

Most of us have been stung by a bee and we know it’s not much fun. But maybe we also felt a tinge of regret, or vindication, knowing the offending bee will die. Right? Well,…

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Should family members be in charge of family businesses? We analyzed 175 studies to understand when having a family CEO pays off

Should family members be in charge of family businesses? We analyzed 175 studies to understand when having a family CEO pays off

From Hermes to Smuckers to the fictional Waystar Royco of HBO’s “Succession,” family businesses often choose their CEOs from the ranks of kin. But is this a good business decision? As researchers who study entrepreneurship…

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Oil prices inch up after data shows unexpected drop in U.S. crude stocks By Reuters

Oil prices inch up after data shows unexpected drop in U.S. crude stocks By Reuters

By Katya Golubkova TOKYO (Reuters) – Oil prices rose in early trade on Wednesday, adding to gains in the previous session, after industry data showed a surprise drop in stocks last week, a positive sign…

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Supreme Court appears open to Starbucks’ claims in labor-organizing case

Supreme Court appears open to Starbucks’ claims in labor-organizing case

What factors must a court consider when the National Labor Relations Board requests an order requiring an employer to rehire terminated workers before the completion of unfair labor practice proceedings? That’s the central question that…

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Would you be happy as a long-term single? The answer may depend on your attachment style

Would you be happy as a long-term single? The answer may depend on your attachment style

Are all single people insecure? When we think about people who have been single for a long time, we may assume it’s because single people have insecurities that make it difficult for them to find…

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Oil prices fall as risk premium wanes; European data offers demand hopes By Investing.com

Oil prices fall as risk premium wanes; European data offers demand hopes By Investing.com

Investing.com– Oil prices fell Tuesday, as easing tensions over an Iran-Israel war saw traders price out a risk premium in crude.  At 08:45 ET (12:45 GMT), fell 0.9% to $86.21 a barrel, while  fell 1.1%…

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Grace Blakeley’s new book is smart on what has gone wrong since the 1980s

Grace Blakeley’s new book is smart on what has gone wrong since the 1980s

Vulture Capitalism: Corporate Crimes, Backdoor Bailouts and the Death of Freedom is the latest book from the English economic and political journalist – and rising progressive star – Grace Blakeley. The 30-year-old describes her book…

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global content take-down orders can harm the internet if adopted widely

global content take-down orders can harm the internet if adopted widely

Do Australian courts have the right to decide what foreign citizens, located overseas, view online on a foreign-owned platform? Anyone inclined to answer “yes” to this question should perhaps also ask themselves whether they are…

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