He continued: "It's not a good place to work, some of the workers were starting at 6am and finishing at 7pm five days a week and a lot of the staff are unhappy but won't speak out." … [Read more...] about White curry factory worker was told to ‘go and work for an English firm’ by boss
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New building materials watchdog will be launched in wake of ‘deeply disturbing’ evidence heard at Grenfell fire inquiry
Making building owners and developers pay to fix the safety crisis has been a mantra of ministers ever since Grenfell. But the Government has shown little willingness to force the companies to pay, until now. Some developers have put money towards repairs, but nothing close to the amount needed to save some leaseholders from potential bankruptcy. … [Read more...] about New building materials watchdog will be launched in wake of ‘deeply disturbing’ evidence heard at Grenfell fire inquiry
The Blair rich project: Tony Blair made millions in some of the shadiest corners of the world. But he’s been outdone by son Euan – who is now worth £70m. And, from a football agent to two legal eagles, the rest of the clan aren’t doing too badly either
Euan and Cherie are directors and joint owners of Oldbury Residential Limited, which today — Land Registry records show — owns 31 flats and houses in Greater Manchester (ten in one street alone) bought for more than £2.4 million, to be rented out on the student market. … [Read more...] about The Blair rich project: Tony Blair made millions in some of the shadiest corners of the world. But he’s been outdone by son Euan – who is now worth £70m. And, from a football agent to two legal eagles, the rest of the clan aren’t doing too badly either
Dream Home Makeover stars Shea and Syd McGee reveal they went BROKE on their path to success: ‘We were selling things to make ends meet’
'We hoped to provide for our family, have some clients, maybe sell some products. But to have people from all over the world reaching out to us and telling us that we've inspired them to pursue a new career, or a new path, or design their home, I mean, that's incredible.' … [Read more...] about Dream Home Makeover stars Shea and Syd McGee reveal they went BROKE on their path to success: ‘We were selling things to make ends meet’
Vietnam: COVID, trade, climate change to be high on new leadership’s agenda
Will there be reforms? For Nguyen Phuong Linh, deputy director of the consulting firm Control Risks, reforms are at the top of the list of the measures needed to ensure robust economic growth and political stability. She wonders how the balancing act of achieving economic dynamism while suppressing open debate and preventing the establishment of independent institutions that could prevent corruption and waste, is supposed to work. … [Read more...] about Vietnam: COVID, trade, climate change to be high on new leadership’s agenda
