Tag #Government Intervention

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UK to finalize NatWest divestment, incurring £10.2bn loss

The UK government will soon finalize its exit from NatWest Group, resulting in a £10.2 billion loss despite total proceeds of £35.3 billion from share sales, dividends, and fees, concluding a 17-year process initiated by the 2008 bank bailout.

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Birmingham Bin Strike: Accusations of Sabotage Amidst Pay Dispute

Unite union accuses Birmingham City Council and government commissioners of sabotaging negotiations to end the two-month-long bin strike over a proposed £8,000 pay cut for workers; the council denies these claims, highlighting financial constraints and the need for service transformation.

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Greece Orders University Security Overhaul After Attack

Following a violent attack at the University of Athens Law School, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis demanded all Greek universities implement comprehensive security plans by the end of 2025, prompting discussions on potential legislation and disciplinary actions against non-compliant university le...

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British Steel to Hire 180+ Employees After Government Rescue

British Steel will hire 180+ new employees in Scunthorpe and Teesside to increase production after a government bailout prevented the closure of its blast furnaces, averting potential redundancy for 2,700 workers and addressing staff shortages.

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Spanish Government Launches Public Consultation on BBVA-Banco Sabadell Merger

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced a public consultation on BBVA's takeover of Banco Sabadell, aiming to counter widespread opposition from business groups and unions who fear reduced competition, despite the CNMC's conditional approval.

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UK Government Saves 2,700 British Steel Jobs

The UK government's takeover of British Steel averted the loss of up to 2,700 jobs at its Scunthorpe plant, which was facing closure due to financial instability caused by market conditions, tariffs, and the shift to lower-carbon production; the government's intervention secured raw materials and ap...

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Coalition Collapse Exposes Ideological Rift

The Australian Coalition government collapsed due to disagreements between the Liberal and National parties over four policies promoting increased government intervention: nuclear power, a $20bn regional fund, expanded telecommunications obligations, and forced retail divestiture. This exposed a fun...

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Germany Plans Electricity Price Cuts for Industry Amidst Expert Warnings

Facing high electricity prices, German industries are paying around 20 cents per kilowatt-hour compared to 7 cents in the US and 8 cents in China. The new government plans to lower prices by 5 cents per kilowatt-hour, but experts warn of potential downsides, such as market distortions and incompatib...

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Spanish Government's Public Consultation on BBVA-Sabadell Merger

The Spanish government launched a public consultation on BBVA's takeover bid for Banco Sabadell, surprising markets and regulators; the Bank of Spain and CNMV declined to comment, while the consultation seeks public input on 'general interest' factors before a May 16th deadline, influencing the fina...

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Staffordshire Pottery Firm Faces Closure Amidst Industry Crisis

Dunoon Mugs, a 50-year-old Staffordshire pottery employing four generations of one family, is facing closure due to six-fold increases in energy bills, 20% redundancies, and reduced working hours, reflecting a broader crisis in the UK ceramics industry.

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UK Government Intervention Saves 2,700 British Steel Jobs

The UK government's takeover of British Steel averted the redundancy of 2,700 steelworkers at its Scunthorpe plant after securing crucial raw materials, preventing the closure of two blast furnaces and maintaining Britain's steel production capacity.

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Harvard Rejects Trump Administration Demands, Faces Funding Freeze and Tax Threats

The Trump administration sent Harvard University a letter demanding policy changes in exchange for federal funding, prompting Harvard's rejection and subsequent threats from the administration to freeze billions in funding, revoke its tax-exempt status, and restrict foreign student enrollment; the l...

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