Assaults on public-facing workers should be specific offence, bosses say

Assaults on public-facing workers should be specific offence, bosses say

More than 100 business leaders have called on the government to establish a standalone offence for the assault of public-facing workers, which includes transport staff and call centre agents. The Institute of Customer Service has highlighted a significant increase in abusive incidents directed at employees, leading many to contemplate leaving their positions. The Crime and

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‘Hopelessly insolvent’: how ‘saviour of steel’ Sanjeev Gupta’s global empire unravelled | Steel industry

‘Hopelessly insolvent’: how ‘saviour of steel’ Sanjeev Gupta’s global empire unravelled | Steel industry

At the beginning of the year, various steelworks located in Australia, the UK, Romania, and the Czech Republic were part of Sanjeev Gupta’s GFG Alliance but were not operational. Gupta, originally from India and known for acquiring struggling steel plants, has faced significant challenges recently, culminating in a significant legal setback this week. The London

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'My youngest child doesn't know what fruit tastes like'

‘My youngest child doesn’t know what fruit tastes like’

Residents of the Gaza Strip are experiencing severe food shortages, leading to malnutrition and health problems. A recent report from the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) has confirmed the presence of famine in Gaza City and surrounding areas, citing that restrictions on aid have contributed to the humanitarian crisis. The UN states that over

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Is Vanessa Bryant’s pregnant photo with Jaylen Brown real? Viral post debunked

Is Vanessa Bryant’s pregnant photo with Jaylen Brown real? Viral post debunked

Vanessa Bryant has recently faced renewed false social media rumors about her being pregnant. The businesswoman and philanthropist, who is the widow of the late LA Lakers player Kobe Bryant, has previously addressed these rumors on Instagram. New images circulating online, allegedly featuring her with NBA player Jaylen Brown, have been reported as AI-generated and

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‘A nuisance and an eyesore’: hire ebikes accumulate at London border between rival firms | Cycle hire schemes

‘A nuisance and an eyesore’: hire ebikes accumulate at London border between rival firms | Cycle hire schemes

A section of road near Chiswick Bridge has become cluttered with abandoned electric Lime bikes, resulting from differing regulations between the boroughs of Richmond and Hounslow. This area marks the boundary where Lime bikes lose their electrical functions due to restrictions enforced by Hounslow council, which recently opted not to renew Lime’s operating contract, thereby

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