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How Companies Can Improve Employee Engagement Right Now

A year and a half into the pandemic, employees’ mental “surge capacity” is likely diminished. Managers must take proactive steps to increase employee engagement, or risk losing their workforce. Engaged employees perform better, experience less burnout, and stay in organizations longer. The authors created this Employee Engagement Checklist: a distilled, research-based resource that practitioners can execute on during this critical period of renewed uncertainty. Use this checklist to boost employee engagement by helping them connect what they do to what they care about, making the work itself less stressful and more enjoyable, and rewarding them with additional time off, in addition to financial incentives.

As the world stumbles toward a Covid-19 recovery, experts warn of a surge of voluntary employee departures, dubbed the “Great Resignation.” For instance, one study estimates that 55% of people in the workforce in August 2021 intend to look for a new job in the next 12 months. To counteract the incoming wave of employee turnover, organizations — more than ever — need to focus on cultivating employee engagement.

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How America’s hotbed of progressive economics borrowed from Milton Friedman to pressure the ultrawealthy on climate change    
How America’s hotbed of progressive economics borrowed from Milton Friedman to pressure the ultrawealthy on climate change
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A Bumpy Ride for San Francisco’s Driverless Taxis    
A Bumpy Ride for San Francisco’s Driverless Taxis
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Former Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell Challenges Rick Scott for Senate in Florida    
Former Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell Challenges Rick Scott for Senate in Florida
Momentum in Florida has favored Republicans, who hold the governor’s office, the Legislature and both Senate seats. And in otherwise disappointing midterm elections for the G.O.P. last year, Gov. Ron DeSantis was re-elected in a landslide that laid the groundwork for his presidential candidacy.


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Elon Musk's SpaceX Rockets To $140 Billion Valuation Following Recent Share Sales By Investors Adding $61 Billion To Musk's Net Worth    
Elon Musk's SpaceX Rockets To $140 Billion Valuation Following Recent Share Sales By Investors Adding $61 Billion To Musk's Net Worth
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JPMorgan executive explains why decarbonization is a 'megatrend' that business can't ignore    
JPMorgan executive explains why decarbonization is a 'megatrend' that business can't ignore
\"We have to deploy capital across all likely solutions, knowing that some may not really work as promised and the use cases may not quite be what we think they could be today. But others might surprise. And some might kick into action sooner, some might just take longer to kick into action. So you need to diversify in terms of technologies, but also in time horizons,\" Variankaval told CNBC.


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Lawmakers sent similar letters seeking information on safety protocols and compliance to more than a dozen retailers with online marketplaces, including Target, Walmart, Amazon, Shein and eBay. But they did not accuse the companies of selling recalled products. 


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Schwab Sells $2.35 Billion Bond Amid Job, Real Estate Cuts    
Schwab Sells $2.35 Billion Bond Amid Job, Real Estate Cuts
In recent weeks, a string of large US banks including PNC Financial Services Group Inc., Bank of America Corp., Goldman Sachs Group Inc. and Huntington Bancshares Inc. have also issued debt in the US investment-grade bond market.


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Medieval Times Broke The Law As It Tried To Crush A Worker Revolt: Feds    
Medieval Times Broke The Law As It Tried To Crush A Worker Revolt: Feds
Monday’s complaint is not the first time that labor board prosecutors have accused Medieval Times of illegal union-busting. In May, the general counsel filed a complaint against the company in California saying management there tried to get workers to withdraw their support for the union, which would be illegal.


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As West Bank Shootings Rise, Israel’s Government Vows to Retaliate    
As West Bank Shootings Rise, Israel’s Government Vows to Retaliate
Isabel Kershner, a correspondent in Jerusalem, has been reporting on Israeli and Palestinian politics since 1990. Her latest book is “The Land of Hope and Fear: Israel’s Battle for its Inner Soul.” More about Isabel Kershner


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'Love Island USA' Host Sarah Hyland Called Out For Being 'Disrespectful' In Dumping Episode
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Even millionaires are feeling financially insecure, report finds    
Even millionaires are feeling financially insecure, report finds
When it comes to their salary, Americans said they would need to earn $233,000 on average to feel financially secure, according to a separate Bankrate survey. But to feel rich, they would need to earn nearly half a million a year, or $483,000, on average.


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Legal Battles Begin in Case Against Trump and Allies in Georgia
Danny Hakim is an investigative reporter. He has been a European economics correspondent and bureau chief in Albany and Detroit. He was also a lead reporter on the team awarded the 2009 Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News. More about Danny Hakim


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The Met Announces Harlem Renaissance Exhibition for 2024    
The Met Announces Harlem Renaissance Exhibition for 2024
“We want to show the full breadth of thinking,” Murrell said. “In terms of historical context, this is the first time in art history where we have a cohort of African American artists depicting modern Black life in a modern way. These artists decided to commit their artistic careers to representing modern Black life in the absence of institutional or market support.”


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Ukraine’s Forces and Firepower Are Misallocated, U.S. Officials Say    
Ukraine’s Forces and Firepower Are Misallocated, U.S. Officials Say
Helene Cooper is a Pentagon correspondent. She was previously an editor, diplomatic correspondent and White House correspondent, and was part of the team awarded the 2015 Pulitzer Prize for International Reporting, for its coverage of the Ebola epidemic. More about Helene Cooper


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Activision conceded its cloud streaming service to get the Microsoft deal across the finish line    
Activision conceded its cloud streaming service to get the Microsoft deal across the finish line
“We believe that this development is positive for players, the progression of the cloud game streaming market, and for the growth of our industry.” —Microsoft president Brad Smith, claiming the decision as a victory for the tech giant even though it’s effectively a concession to UK regulators 


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Tesla engineering executive Colin Campbell joins Redwood Materials as technology chief    
Tesla engineering executive Colin Campbell joins Redwood Materials as technology chief
Redwood has lured top talent away from Tesla for years. Another executive at Redwood, operating chief Kevin Kassekert, previously served as vice president of people and places at Tesla. More than 120 people currently work at Straubel\'s company after previously working for Tesla, according to LinkedIn data.


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With Little Chance in 2024, Why Are These Republicans Even Running?    
With Little Chance in 2024, Why Are These Republicans Even Running?
Trip Gabriel is a national correspondent. He covered the past two presidential campaigns and has served as the Mid-Atlantic bureau chief and a national education reporter. He formerly edited the Styles sections. He joined The Times in 1994. More about Trip Gabriel


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Sam Bankman-Fried isn't getting his Adderall and is surviving on 'bread and water,' lawyers say
Bankman-Fried had his bail revoked over his decision to leak private diary entries by his ex-girlfriend, Caroline Ellison, to The New York Times. In many of her personal writings, Ellison expressed self-doubt and feelings of stress in her role as the former head of Bankman-Fried\'s failed crypto hedge fund, Alameda Research.


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Companies are trying a new kind of family leave—for grandparents
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The experience-hungry American consumer is already crashing the economy into a 'rolling recession,' Oxford Economics says    
The experience-hungry American consumer is already crashing the economy into a 'rolling recession,' Oxford Economics says
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DeSantis Defends ‘Listless Vessels’ Comments That Riled Trump Supporters    
DeSantis Defends ‘Listless Vessels’ Comments That Riled Trump Supporters
Mr. DeSantis said in his Monday interview on Fox News that he had intended to emphasize what he saw as “one of the big problems with our party for many, many years,” which is that people “say they’re going to do certain things and then don’t end up following through.”


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Wall Street is declaring victory too early — the US is still headed for a recession    
Wall Street is declaring victory too early — the US is still headed for a recession
Based on the current strength of the market, a recent summer swoon notwithstanding, most investors assume that the optimists are right: Inflation is going to stay low, the labor market will hold up, and the effects of the interest-rate hikes are in the rearview mirror. But when markets get complacent, Kantrowitz said, \"historically, people have gotten in trouble every single time.\"


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Barcelona community resource named world's best new public library    
Barcelona community resource named world's best new public library
He was one of several leading Latin American writers who have lived in the city, among them another Nobel laureate, Mario Vargas Llosa. The library holds a collection of 40,000 documents relevant to Latin American literature.


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Trump Allies May Be Kept Out of Fox News Spin Room After Trump Shuns Debate    
Trump Allies May Be Kept Out of Fox News Spin Room After Trump Shuns Debate
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A Saudi Rolex Sold in a U.S. Mall Could Get Bolsonaro Arrested    
A Saudi Rolex Sold in a U.S. Mall Could Get Bolsonaro Arrested
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Macy's earnings beat estimates, but execs send warning signal on health of America's shoppers    
Macy's earnings beat estimates, but execs send warning signal on health of America's shoppers
\"Management is taking a cautious approach to guidance as strength in merchandise margins and expense savings is partially offset by lower credit card revenues and asset sale gain assumptions. We also highlight that M\'s shrink assumption has not materially changed since last quarter, although shrink is elevated versus historical levels.\" -Oliver Chen, Cowen


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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Dick's Sporting Goods, Macy's, Charles Schwab and more
Madison Square Garden Entertainment — Shares rose 5.1% after Bank of America initiated coverage with a buy rating, calling it an \"attractive opportunity\" for investors to own a growth-focused and \"pure-play\" live entertainment stock.


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Ask an Advisor: I Don't Need Them ‘Dumped Into My Checking Account.' What Can I Do With RMDs?    
Ask an Advisor: I Don't Need Them ‘Dumped Into My Checking Account.' What Can I Do With RMDs?
Susannah Snider, CFP® is SmartAsset’s financial planning columnist, and answers reader questions on personal finance topics. Got a question you’d like answered? Email AskAnAdvisor@smartasset.com and your question may be answered in a future column.


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Nigeria's ex-oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke charged with bribery in the UK    
Nigeria's ex-oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke charged with bribery in the UK
The US Department of Justice has been able to recover assets totalling $53.1m linked to Ms Alison-Madueke\'s alleged corruption thanks to evidence provided by the NCA in March, the agency says.


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Thousands lose power as Texas braces for deluge from Tropical Storm Harold    
Thousands lose power as Texas braces for deluge from Tropical Storm Harold
“We’re seeing just this increase in the number of severe weather events but not just in the number, but the severity of these events,” said Deanne Criswell, administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.


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American Airlines pilots approve sweetened labor deal with big raises    
American Airlines pilots approve sweetened labor deal with big raises
\"This agreement will help American immediately expand our pilot training capacity to support under-utilized aircraft and future flying and provide our pilots with more opportunities to progress in their careers,\" American\'s CEO, Robert Isom, said in a statement.


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IBM selling The Weather Channel and the rest of its weather business    
IBM selling The Weather Channel and the rest of its weather business
One of those bets is Watsonx, the enterprise AI development tool IBM announced in May that\'s slated to debut in the third quarter. The company\'s goal is to take the lead in user-friendly AI development for businesses, in part because of the massive demand for, and shortage of, human talent in the AI field. The platform includes a feature for AI-generated code, an AI governance toolkit, and a library of thousands of large-scale AI models, trained on language, geospatial data, IT events and The Weather Company\'s weather data, which IBM will continue to use.


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New Evidence Raises Questions in Mississippi Police Killing    
New Evidence Raises Questions in Mississippi Police Killing
Mr. Shabazz said he planned to consult with the pathologists and update Ms. Lee’s lawsuit to include their findings. He hopes the new information will prompt state officials to review the case again.


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Black children are 11 times more likely to die from guns than white children in the US    
Black children are 11 times more likely to die from guns than white children in the US
Researchers for the Springer Nature study estimate that about 30 million American children live in households with guns, a known risk factor for pediatric firearm injury. In recent years, pediatric firearm deaths from all intents have increased, with homicides accounting for most—unlike adult gun fatalities, where suicide is the main driver.


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Sliman Bensmaia, Who Enabled Prosthetic Limbs to Feel, Dies at 49
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Patients Are Evacuated After Blackout at Los Angeles Hospital    
Patients Are Evacuated After Blackout at Los Angeles Hospital
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George Soros Bets Big On Electric Vehicles, Bitcoin, Pharmaceuticals And Consumer Internet Providers, According To Latest Filings
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At Texas Border, Some Support for Abbott’s Crackdown Is Waning    
At Texas Border, Some Support for Abbott’s Crackdown Is Waning
Edgar Sandoval is a reporter with the National desk, where he writes about South Texas people and places. Previously he was a newspaper reporter in Los Angeles, Pennsylvania and Florida. He is the author of “The New Face of Small Town America.” More about Edgar Sandoval


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To Trump, Foreign Business Is Scandalous, Unless It’s His Own    
To Trump, Foreign Business Is Scandalous, Unless It’s His Own
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How Mark Meadows Pursued a High-Wire Legal Strategy in Trump Inquiries
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Activision conceded its cloud streaming service to get the Microsoft deal across the finish line    
Activision conceded its cloud streaming service to get the Microsoft deal across the finish line
“We believe that this development is positive for players, the progression of the cloud game streaming market, and for the growth of our industry.” —Microsoft president Brad Smith, claiming the decision as a victory for the tech giant even though it’s effectively a concession to UK regulators 


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Activision conceded its cloud streaming service to get the Microsoft deal across the finish line    
Activision conceded its cloud streaming service to get the Microsoft deal across the finish line
“We believe that this development is positive for players, the progression of the cloud game streaming market, and for the growth of our industry.” —Microsoft president Brad Smith, claiming the decision as a victory for the tech giant even though it’s effectively a concession to UK regulators 


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Are You ‘as Tough as Trump?’: What Readers Want to Hear at the Debate    
Are You ‘as Tough as Trump?’: What Readers Want to Hear at the Debate
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Trump Allies May Be Kept Out of Fox News Spin Room After Trump Shuns Debate    
Trump Allies May Be Kept Out of Fox News Spin Room After Trump Shuns Debate
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Ukraine’s Forces and Firepower Are Misallocated, U.S. Officials Say    
Ukraine’s Forces and Firepower Are Misallocated, U.S. Officials Say
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Former Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell Challenges Rick Scott for Senate in Florida    
Former Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell Challenges Rick Scott for Senate in Florida
Momentum in Florida has favored Republicans, who hold the governor’s office, the Legislature and both Senate seats. And in otherwise disappointing midterm elections for the G.O.P. last year, Gov. Ron DeSantis was re-elected in a landslide that laid the groundwork for his presidential candidacy.


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With Little Chance in 2024, Why Are These Republicans Even Running?    
With Little Chance in 2024, Why Are These Republicans Even Running?
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A Bumpy Ride for San Francisco’s Driverless Taxis    
A Bumpy Ride for San Francisco’s Driverless Taxis
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Patients Are Evacuated After Blackout at Los Angeles Hospital    
Patients Are Evacuated After Blackout at Los Angeles Hospital
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New Evidence Raises Questions in Mississippi Police Killing    
New Evidence Raises Questions in Mississippi Police Killing
Mr. Shabazz said he planned to consult with the pathologists and update Ms. Lee’s lawsuit to include their findings. He hopes the new information will prompt state officials to review the case again.


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Medieval Times Broke The Law As It Tried To Crush A Worker Revolt: Feds    
Medieval Times Broke The Law As It Tried To Crush A Worker Revolt: Feds
Monday’s complaint is not the first time that labor board prosecutors have accused Medieval Times of illegal union-busting. In May, the general counsel filed a complaint against the company in California saying management there tried to get workers to withdraw their support for the union, which would be illegal.


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Recalled products linked to more than 100 infant deaths still for sale on Facebook, lawmakers say    
Recalled products linked to more than 100 infant deaths still for sale on Facebook, lawmakers say
Lawmakers sent similar letters seeking information on safety protocols and compliance to more than a dozen retailers with online marketplaces, including Target, Walmart, Amazon, Shein and eBay. But they did not accuse the companies of selling recalled products. 


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Covid is here to stay—as a risk factor in regulatory filings    
Covid is here to stay—as a risk factor in regulatory filings
“Even after the coronavirus outbreak has subsided, we may continue to experience materially adverse impacts to our business as a result of its global economic impact, including any recession that has occurred or may occur in the future,” Crown wrote in its prospectus.


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Companies are trying a new kind of family leave—for grandparents    
Companies are trying a new kind of family leave—for grandparents
Shields is sold on SentinelOne’s formal policy. It made her confident approaching her manager and HR with the last-minute request. “Grandparent leave is probably the best thing I’ve ever seen any company ever give us,” she says. “Not losing the money and then having the flexibility of taking grandparent leave and then coupling it with vacation, it worked out really well.”


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What SpaceX has to do to convince the FAA to let Starship fly    
What SpaceX has to do to convince the FAA to let Starship fly
Exactly how fast SpaceX can go will be determined by how the FAA handles re-licensing SpaceX to launch Starship again. FAA officials will have been involved in the investigation from the beginning, and typically an official report on a mishap will reflect a consensus between the regulator and a company. But if there’s one thing that Musk doesn’t come to easily, it’s a consensus.


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Business leaders are investing in generative AI but 88% are unsure of its measurable value    
Business leaders are investing in generative AI but 88% are unsure of its measurable value
It may take some time, then, before companies actually unlock generative AI’s potential. Right now, leaders are “figuring out where they’re going to spend money, how they’re going to spend money, and what sort of return will come,” Dhar said.


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Home sales fall again in July, as supply drops to near quarter-century low    
Home sales fall again in July, as supply drops to near quarter-century low
\"The housing market is at a pivotal point as we head into fall,\" said Lisa Sturtevant, chief economist at Bright MLS, noting higher mortgage rates in particular. \"The decision between renting and buying will tip in favor of renting for some consumers, particularly in markets where rents are falling and new apartments are coming online.\"


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Meta's Threads begins rolling out on the web, as Zuckerberg takes more direct aim at Elon Musk's X    
Meta's Threads begins rolling out on the web, as Zuckerberg takes more direct aim at Elon Musk's X
Meanwhile, X has been attempting to win back advertisers with new brand safety tools, intended to make companies more comfortable with running ads on the service. Several nonprofit organizations and researchers have documented a rise in hate speech and racist content since Tesla CEO Elon Musk took control of X in October, claims the company disputes.


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Threads: Meta to launch web version of flagging Threads app    
Threads: Meta to launch web version of flagging Threads app
On Monday it was criticised for failing to remove a Holocaust-denying post quickly enough. Mr Musk\'s plans to remove the block feature have also drawn criticism, with some saying it will make it harder to stop abusive messages.


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Housing more affordable than a year ago, the Halifax says    
Housing more affordable than a year ago, the Halifax says
This calculator does not constitute financial advice. It is based on a standard mortgage repayment formula based on the mortgage size and length and a fixed interest rate. It should be used as a guide only and does not represent the suitability, eligibility or availability of mortgage offers for users. For exact figures, users will need to approach an official mortgage lender.


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Women's World Cup: Pubs say laws should be eased after final    
Women's World Cup: Pubs say laws should be eased after final
A Home Office spokesperson said: \"The government can already relax licensing hours for an occasion of exceptional international, national, or local significance. \"We keep the law under review and work closely with the licensed sector to ensure the regime remains fit for purpose and meets emerging challenges.\"


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Boots infant formula adverts broke rules - watchdog    
Boots infant formula adverts broke rules - watchdog
Following the ASA ruling, Boots apologised and said it had removed all its infant formula advertising, saying that the adverts were automated, generated by an algorithm linked to the Boots website that promoted products on offer.


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Wilko shoppers warned to avoid fake websites    
Wilko shoppers warned to avoid fake websites
It is not clear as yet which companies are bidding for Wilko, although there has been speculation that rival chains such as B&M, Poundland, The Range and Home Bargains could be those interested.


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Getir delivery firm cuts more than a tenth of workforce    
Getir delivery firm cuts more than a tenth of workforce
Last month the company auctioned off equipment in the UK ranging from scooters to food delivery boxes after closing a number of dark stores. At the time the firm said it was \"normal\" to sell excess inventory.




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