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UK retailers seek staff protection

Bloomberg ASOS Plc, Marks & Spencer Group Plc and Walmart Inc’s Asda are among retailers calling for greater protection of garment factory workers in Britain in the wake of labour abuse reports at a site supplying Boohoo Group Plc. More than 90 retailers, lawmakers and investors signed an open letter to Home Secretary Priti Patel urging immediate action. The joint ...

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Lufthansa’s debt priorities mean taking fewer Airbus jets

Bloomberg Deutsche Lufthansa AG is unlikely to take delivery of all 80 of the jets it’s allowed to accept through 2023 under terms of a $10.3 billion government bailout, according to a person familiar with the matter. The German airline will instead prioritise quick repayment of the aid, said the person, who asked not to be identified discussing confidential matters. ...

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Britain set to halt Hong Kong extradition pact in China row

Bloomberg The UK is about to test the risks of a wider confrontation with China that’s been a long time coming. The next act is playing out when Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab addresses Parliament. The top diplomat has dropped a heavy hint the UK will suspend its extradition treaty with Hong Kong, a former colony it handed back to China ...

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