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Customer Service Advisor (8 month Fixed Term Contract)
Teddington Nub News
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June 1, 2025
We are looking for a Full Time Customer Service Advisor to join Team OB in our Support Office on an 8 month fixed-term contract. This role will be 37.5 hours per week, working Tuesday (8.00 - 16.30), Wednesday (10.30 - 19.00), Thursday (8.00 -...
How Digital Consumer Trends Are Shaping the Future of Global Markets
London Post
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June 1, 2025
Digital platforms have reshaped how people spend, save, and invest. Consumers today don’t just buy products or services — they engage in ecosystems. From banking and wellness to entertainment and gaming, the shift toward digital-first behavior is...
Chinese economy stays challenged but some consumer stocks offer potential: BOA
The Business Times Singapore
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June 1, 2025
[SINGAPORE] While headwinds persist for the Chinese economy and consumer confidence stays low, a select range of stocks could defy broader market trends and outperform their peers, said the Bank of America (BOA). Despite improved market sentiment,...
Vapers vow to start smoking again as disposal e-cigarettes ban comes in TODAY as they moan it ‘won’t make a difference’
The Sun
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June 1, 2025
VAPE users have vowed to return to smoking as a ban on disposable e-cigarettes came into effect today. Some vapers also moaned that the ban on single-use vapes would fail to make a difference, as users would be able to "find a way" to buy the...
Sustainable Development of Food Products in the GBA
Macau Business
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June 1, 2025
Jieqi Guan Member of the Administrative Council Macau Institute for Corporate Social Responsibility in Greater China (MICSRGC) The population in the Greater Bay Area (GBA) has been growing due to an accelerated urbanization process which has led...
Disposable vape ban takes effect today – here’s what you need to know
Metro
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June 1, 2025
Single-use vapes disappear from shops today (Picture: Anadolu/Getty Images) The sale and supply of single-use vapes has been banned in the UK from today. People will still be allowed to smoke the controversial disposable vapes, but shops can no...
Dawn Aerospace is selling spaceplanes direct to customers, like airliners
New Atlas
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June 1, 2025
Dawn Aerospace seems to want to play with the big kids as it announces that it will be selling its spaceplane directly to customers the same way that airliner manufacturers market their aircraft, suggesting a major shift in space launch business...
HELOC rates today, June 1, 2025: Interest rates on home equity lines of credit move lower again
Yahoo Finance
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June 1, 2025
HELOC interest rates fell again today as the versatile financial tool used to tap your home's value became ever so slightly more affordable. Known as a second mortgage, home equity line of credit accounts, and the lump sum version — the home...
Octopus Energy gives away free energy for three hours today – here’s how to claim
Metro
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June 1, 2025
Energy is totally free for some customers today (Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto) One of Britain’s largest energy suppliers is giving away three hours of free electricity to thousands of people today. Customers signed up to Octopus Energy Agile...
Who Owns Firepunk Diesel & What Cummins Products Or Services Do They Offer?
SlashGear
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June 1, 2025
Diesel motors have long been synonymous with fuel efficiency, excellent power output, and excellent dependability and durability when well taken care of. The first of these motors was developed in the 1890s, and they've improved ever since,...
All US travelers to face security change from June 1 as a liquid upgrade is on the way – see list of affected airports
The U.S. Sun
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June 1, 2025
A MAJOR change has been made to a slew of airports that will see all US travelers face a security change ahead of a major upgrade. Squeezing all of your liquids into a tiny see-through plastic bag is a thing of the past as of June 1. 4 The new...
Prestige Group to launch housing projects worth ₹42,000 crore in FY26
The Economic Times
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June 1, 2025
Realty firm Prestige Estates Projects Ltd will launch multiple housing projects across major cities this fiscal year with an estimated revenue of more than Rs 42,000 crore, as it looks to expand business to capitalise on strong consumer demand....
Hibiki Path Advisors Launch a Public Campaign as the Largest Shareholder of JAPAN PURE CHEMICAL CO., LTD.
The AI Journal
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June 1, 2025
TOKYO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Hibiki Path Advisors (“we”, “us”, “our”) has decided to launch a public campaign, including shareholder proposals, directed at one of our portfolio companies, JAPAN PURE CHEMICAL CO., LTD. (Securities Code: 4973) (hereinafter...
BBB CONSUMER TIPS: 'Brushing' scam indicates a serious problem for victims
The Post & Courier - South Carolina
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Free boxloads of merchandise from Amazon or other companies right on your doorstep! What could be bad about getting the Santa treatment all year long? Plenty! Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns consumers that this recent scam has a scary downside....
Aurangzeb hails Ipsos consumer confidence survey results, reiterates positive economic direction
Dawn
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June 1, 2025
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Sunday hailed the results of the Ipsos Consumer Confidence Survey for the second quarter of 2025, saying the findings reflected the government’s successful microeconomic strategy over the last 14 months. The...
OnePlus 13s major leaks: Expected design, specifications, launch date, price in India; here's all you need to know
DNA India
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OnePlus is all set to launch its much-anticipated flagship model, the OnePlus 13s on June 5, 2025 in India. It is expected to compete with iPhone 16, Samsung Galaxy S25 and Google Pixel 9. OnePlus will stream the launch event on its YouTube...
Free menstrual products now available in 68 Pennsylvania state parks
Lehigh Valley Live - Pennsylvania
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June 1, 2025
Pennsylvania has made free menstrual products available in 68 state parks, including several in the Lehigh Valley region. State Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced the initiative Wednesday at Kings...
Northampton retail park fire 'now under control' say firefighters
Northampton Chronicle & Echo
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June 1, 2025
In a statement released at around 10.20am, Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that the fire at the Nene Valley Retail Park was now under control. A spokesperson said: “The first call came in just before 3pm yesterday (May 31) with...
Swedish luxury bed brand Hästens debuts in Doha with exclusive launch at Tivoli Furniture
I Love Qatar
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The official launch event of Hästens, the world-renowned Swedish luxury bed brand, took place on May 28th at Tivoli Furniture Showroom in Al Rayyan. The event was attended by His Excellency Mr. Gautam Bhattacharyya, Ambassador of Sweden to the...
Public confidence rising as economic stability improves: Aurangzeb
GEO TV
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June 1, 2025
42% Pakistanis optimistic about economic direction. Inflation control, reforms driving consumer confidence. Job security hits highest level since 2019. ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Sunday welcomed the findings of the latest...