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Month: May 2025
Nissan to cut 11,000 more jobs and shut seven factories
The planned layoffs mean the Japanese carmaker has now cut about 15% of its workforce in the past year.
Asylum hotel companies vow to hand back some profits
Three companies have made combined profits of £383m since 2019, according to the National Audit Office.
M&S says customer data stolen in cyber attack
The retail giant is still not taking online orders following a cyber attack three weeks ago.
Newly-elected Reform councillor was sacked as police officer
Andrew Hamilton-Gray won a seat in Loughborough for Reform, with almost 40% of the vote.
Pig farm operations suspended over abuse claims
Cranswick says it has suspended “the team” at one of its Lincolnshire sites while it investigates.
Arrest over suspected arson on properties linked to Keir Starmer
Police arrest a 21-year-old man on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life after fires at two properties in London and a car blaze.
Scottish assisted dying bill passes first vote
MSPs have been debating proposals to allow terminally-ill adults to seek medical help to end their lives.
Child obesity clinics seeing BMIs over 50
Many are from the most deprived areas, and a significant number are neurodivergent or have other health conditions, a study says.
University of Greater Manchester suspends vice chancellor after investigation
The University of Greater Manchester suspends George Holmes after ‘serious allegations’ are raised.
