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Over the past five years, the UK has witnessed the disappearance of around 6,000 shops from its high streets, as reported by David Connett. Recent shop vacancy research underscores the plight of retailers, particularly smaller, independent stores, struggling under economic pressures. Earlier this month, record-breaking numbers of retailers were reported to be going out of […]
Researchers at Imperial College London have developed low-cost sensors that, when integrated into textiles, can provide real-time readings about the state of the body, TechnicalTextile reported. The sensors are made from an innovative conductive cotton-based filament called Pecotex. They are able to track the process of breathing, heart rate, and when installed in a face […]
April CBI data show that the worst cost-of-living cuts since the 1950s are beginning to affect consumer spending. According to an industry snapshot, retail sales in Britain fell sharply in April as stranded households cut their spending amid a sharp rise in the cost of living. Data from the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) showed […]
The UK government has announced plans to ban the sale of halogen bulbs in the country from September.It was announced by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy on Wednesday. The decision is expected to contribute to the country’s efforts to reduce carbon dioxide emissions into the atmosphere.“The government today announced plans to stop […]
A UK railway company is facing fines for fake emails sent to employees disguised as scams. This is how management planned to test cybersecurity, says the BBC. According to the paper, West Midlands Trains (WMT) emailed employees that they had been given a “hard work bonus” during the coronavirus pandemic. As soon as workers clicked […]
Any time 500 new jobs are added at one time in a community, great things are underway along with affecting change far and wide. In 2020, Channel Control Merchants, owner of Dirt Cheap, announced they would be bringing 500 new jobs to town, along with $2 million of capital investment in its operation. Dirt Cheap […]
