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Unions say Ryanair exaggerating COVID threat to undermine conditions

Unions say Ryanair exaggerating COVID threat to undermine conditions

Several Ryanair trade unions say they will resist an attempt to cut pay and conditions for a five-year period, citing management promises of a swift recovery from the coronavirus crisis and the fact its CEO has committed to a pay cut for just one year.



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U.S. Senator Rubio sees consensus for extending paycheck loan program

U.S. Senator Rubio sees consensus for extending paycheck loan program

There appears to be agreement in Washington to give companies more time to utilize their coronavirus aid under the Paycheck Protection Program, the head of the U.S. Senate's small business committee said on Wednesday.



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Investor Ricky Sandler pushes for herd immunity approach to coronavirus after his hedge fund suffered losses

Investor Ricky Sandler pushes for herd immunity approach to coronavirus after his hedge fund suffered losses

Hedge fund manager Ricky Sandler is privately telling his friends that he supports the idea of herd immunity as a way to fight the coronavirus and get back to normal.

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Senate passes bill that could block Chinese firms from U.S. securities exchanges

Senate passes bill that could block Chinese firms from U.S. securities exchanges

The U.S. Senate passed legislation on Wednesday that could prevent some Chinese companies from listing their shares on U.S. exchanges unless they follow standards for U.S. audits and regulations.



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U.S. travelers pick car rentals over flights for holidays: travel website Kayak

U.S. travelers pick car rentals over flights for holidays: travel website Kayak

Travel website Kayak is seeing more demand for car rentals than air travel from customers looking to avoid crowds and stay closer to home as U.S. states reopen, Chief Executive Officer Steve Hafner told Reuters on Wednesday.



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UK will look at helping Rolls Royce employees and the sector: minister

UK will look at helping Rolls Royce employees and the sector: minister

Britain will look at how it can help the employees of Rolls-Royce after the engine maker said it would cut at least 9,000 jobs from its global staff of 52,000 and what options the government has to support the sector, the justice minister said.



6 years ago
IRS will allow people to put away more money in health savings accounts

IRS will allow people to put away more money in health savings accounts

Uncle Sam will allow you to put away up to $3,600 into a health savings account in 2021 if you have self-only coverage and a high-deductible health plan. That number is $7,200 for family coverage.

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U.S. arrests two men wanted by Japan over former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn's escape

U.S. arrests two men wanted by Japan over former Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn's escape

U.S. authorities on Wednesday arrested a former Special Forces soldier and another man wanted by Japan on charges that they enabled the escape of former Nissan Motor Co boss Carlos Ghosn out of the country.



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Britain ready to support Rolls-Royce employees over job cuts

Britain ready to support Rolls-Royce employees over job cuts

Britain's government stands ready to help those affected by a plan at engine maker Rolls-Royce to cut at least 9,000 jobs, a spokesman for Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Wednesday.



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OPEC chief says oil market responding well to record OPEC+ cut

OPEC chief says oil market responding well to record OPEC+ cut

OPEC is encouraged by a rally in oil prices and strong adherence to its latest output cut, its secretary general said, although sources say the group has not ruled out further steps to support the market.



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Rolls Royce could shut some factories with job cuts programme: CEO

Rolls Royce could shut some factories with job cuts programme: CEO

Rolls Royce could close some of its factories as part of a programme to cut 9,000 jobs in response to the crisis in the global aviation industry, its chief executive said on Wednesday.



6 years ago
Zalando proposes Rent The Runway CEO to join board

Zalando proposes Rent The Runway CEO to join board

German online fashion retailer Zalando proposed on Wednesday that Jennifer Hyman, the chief executive of U.S. clothing rental firm Rent the Runway, joins its supervisory board, replacing Alexander Samwer.



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Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit to attempt its first rocket launch from a 747 aircraft this weekend

Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit to attempt its first rocket launch from a 747 aircraft this weekend

Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit is set to conduct its first orbital rocket launch on Saturday.

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BlackRock willing to lower ask on Argentine restructuring counter to 50-55 cents: source

BlackRock willing to lower ask on Argentine restructuring counter to 50-55 cents: source

BlackRock Inc is willing to drop the ask in a debt restructuring proposal to the Argentine government to between 50-55 cents on the dollar and had made the suggestion to its creditor committee, a source familiar with the group's discussions said.



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Canada Goose lays off 125 workers

Canada Goose lays off 125 workers

Retailer Canada Goose Holdings Inc said on Wednesday it has laid off 125 workers, about 2.5% of its global workforce, as part of steps to cope with the impact of COVID-19 on its business.



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