ZURICH/BERN, April 14 (Reuters) – Switzerland’s tradition of dependable consensus politics has taken a battering after the government used an emergency law…
Britain’s Hunt: GDP figures show there’s ‘no room for complacency’
British finance minister Jeremy Hunt said on Thursday there was no room for complacency in tackling low growth and high…
US, UK sanction Cypriots who worked as ‘fixers’ for Russian oligarchs
The US and the UK on Wednesday announced a fresh package of sanctions against several “financial fixers” – including Cypriots…
Washington and London crack down on financial fixers – including Cypriots – for Russian oligarchs
The US and the UK on Wednesday announced a fresh package of sanctions against several “financial fixers” – including Cypriots…
UK imposes sanctions on Cypriot ‘fixers’ for Russian oligarchs Abramovich, Usmanov
Britain targeted individuals and companies who it accused of acting as “financial fixers” for Russian businessmen Roman Abramovich and Alisher…
CoLA developments after Easter holidays but within April, says Labour Minister
Developments on the hot issue of the cost of living allowance (CoLA) should be expected after the Easter holidays but…
More forest, more profit? Brazil looks to build a new ‘bioeconomy’
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Workers can now legally apply for leave in first month of employment
The House of Representatives voted into legislation an amendment allowing workers to apply for paid leave from their first month…
Government servers not relocated despite 2022 decision
Authorities are working to repair and assess the damage to the government’s servers, after a water leak in a room…
Britain braces for ‘unparalleled’ disruption from doctors’ strike
Junior doctors in Britain began a four-day strike on Tuesday over pay that is likely to cause unprecedented disruption to…