Britain’s largest mobile phone company will be fined £1 million by Ofcom today as a punishment for its poor customer service record.
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How to deal with a narcissistic leader
If you’re working under a narcissistic leader, you know that nothing creates a more poisonous work environment. It may seem to be impossible to overcome, but take heart: it really can be done.
Alexis Tsipras refuses to bow at threats to shut down Greece’s banking system
Greek prime minister vows to press ahead with referendum that has been labelled as ‘dumb’ by Germany and could destroy the banking system warn eurozone officials.
UK productivity remains subdued
UK productivity remains subdued despite stronger economic growth, official figures show.
Life Satisfaction Static Despite Economic Growth
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has said life satisfaction scores have not recovered to pre-crisis levels despite an increase in economic growth.
Pep&Co becomes latest high street discounter with first store in Kettering
The birth of the UK’s latest high street discounter began with a pram raid on Wednesday morning as young mums surged through the doors of Pep&Co’s first store in Kettering, Northamptonshire.
Banks face their ‘Uber moment’ as tech firms muscle in
Banks and insurance companies face an “Uber moment”, with technology specialists starting to disrupt the status quo just as the taxi app company has done in the transport sector.
Working mothers raise more successful daughters and empathetic sons
According to a new Harvard study, being a working mum has substantial and meaningful benefits for your children, showing that working mothers are more likely to raise successful daughters and caring, empathetic sons.
Skint students find all sorts of ways to make ends meet, survey finds
Students are turning to gambling, credit cards and selling their bodies to make ends meet because maintenance loans are leaving them short, a new poll says.
Growth Revised Up As Disposable Incomes Soar
Disposable incomes are rising at their fastest pace since 2001, according to official figures which have also revealed an upwards revision to GDP growth.
Asda feels the heat in supermarket price war
Asda is continuing to bear the brunt of Britain’s bitter supermarket price war, according to an industry survey that showed sales falling sharply at the Walmart-owned grocer.
Report backs third Heathrow runway
The Airports Commission has backed a third Heathrow runway, saying it will add £147bn in economic growth and 70,000 jobs by 2050.
Greece Set To Default On €1.5bn Repayment
Greece looks set to default on a €1.55bn debt repayment due to the IMF today – plunging the country deeper into crisis and increasing the likelihood of a eurozone exit.
Rates ‘burden’ for Scottish tourism industry
The burden of business rates is falling heavily on the tourism industry, according to new figures.
British car industry on track for 2 million vehicles a year
Britain will soon be making almost four cars a minute as the UK’s motor industry booms with record high production figures.
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