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AI will slash headcount by two-thirds – retail boss
Buy It Direct boss Nick Glynne said increased taxes on business in the UK had sped up the process. Source link
Families in Wales 'struggle' as cost pressures persist
New report says parents of under 18s are among the groups most affected by cost of living pressures. Source link
Ryanair scraps printed boarding passes to go fully digital
The airline is only accepting digital boarding passes from Wednesday. Source link
Jet2 to offer flights from Gatwick for first time
Flight destinations include Spain, Greece, Turkey, Portugal, Malta, Italy, Croatia, Bulgaria and Cyprus. Source link
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. Source link
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. Source link
UK toy sales rise as 'kidults' turn to Lego and Pokémon
Sales have risen by 6% so far this year, analysts say, after a string of post-pandemic falls. Source link
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. Source link
Building society pledges to keep branches open
It says its current network of 696 branches will remain until at least 2030. Source link
China needs its youth to spend but they are embracing frugality
Economic uncertainty is encouraging some young people to cut back on their spending. Source link