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Thousands of NHS staff to lose jobs after Treasury approves £1bn pay-off deal

The compromise deal would allow the NHS to overspend this year.

Thousands of NHS staff to lose jobs after Treasury approves £1bn pay-off deal

The compromise deal would allow the NHS to overspend this year.

Two popular gay dating platforms removed from Apple app store in China

The removal of Blued and Finka has raised concerns amongst the LGBT community in the country.

Two popular gay dating platforms removed from Apple app store in China

The removal of Blued and Finka has raised concerns amongst the LGBT community in the country.

Starbucks’ baristas are striking again – will that hold back the chain’s recovery?

The coffee giant is returning to its roots to boost sales but labour tensions could derail the strategy.

Will Starbucks staff strikes hit turnaround plans?

The coffee giant is returning to its roots to boost sales but labour tensions could derail the strategy.

UK toy sales up as ‘kidults’ buy Lego and Pokémon

Sales have risen by 6% so far this year, analysts say, after a string of post-pandemic falls.

UK toy sales up as ‘kidults’ buy Lego and Pokémon

Sales have risen by 6% so far this year, analysts say, after a string of post-pandemic falls.

UK toy sales up as ‘kidults’ buy Lego and Pokémon

Sales have risen by 6% so far this year, analysts say, after a string of post-pandemic falls.

India’s start-ups fire up public markets amid valuation concerns

Start-up fundraising has raised uncomfortable questions about valuations, but signals a maturing ecosystem.