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Amazon warns workers to come back into the office

This week, a reminder email was sent to employees who didn’t work on-site at least three times a week.

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Versace’s owner to be taken over in $8.5bn deal

Tapestry, which owns Coach, is creating a US luxury conglomerate in the same vein as France’s giants.

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Car insurance hits £500 a year for average UK driver

Inflation and rising vehicle repair costs to blame as average premiums soar, according to the industry.

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Warm weather in June boosts UK economy

Higher temperatures helped better-than-expected quarterly growth but fears of a slowdown remain.

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Why it matters where your data is stored

European data storage firms are emerging that promise to protect customer data from US interference.

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Is AI a threat to the world of fabric design?

You can now ask an artificial intelligence system to design you a fabric pattern and get it printed.

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Starbucks Vietnam: Why the US chain cannot crack a coffee-loving nation

The verdict is clear: Vietnamese people love coffee, but they don’t really seem to like Starbucks.

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Travel disruption set to worsen with climate change, warns government adviser

The UK must invest in rail and road networks or accept more extreme weather disruption, a government advisor says.

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House prices are falling, so why can’t I afford a home?

Figures this week showed house prices falling, but mortgage costs remain high.

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Ulez scrappage scheme extended to all Londoners

Previously only those entitled to means-tested benefits could claim up to £2,000.