Asia Underperforms on Wednesday as Hong Kong Seeks to Revive Momentum by Cutting Some Real Estate Taxes Amid a Major Crisis.

Meanwhile, a Creditor Files for Liquidation of Country Garden, One of China’s Leading Real Estate Groups Asia trended downward on Wednesday, February 28th, particularly the Chinese stock markets. At 7:40 AM Italian time, the Nikkei was below parity, the Hang Seng lost 1.2%, Shanghai was down 0.8%, while the U.S. ten-year T-bond was sideways at […]

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Enhancements Underway for Special Education Support in Shropshire

Health organizations and the local authority in Shropshire are making strides in enhancing support for children and youths with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND), as stated in a recent report. The Department for Education and NHS England conducted a six-month progress assessment of the Accelerated Progress Plan, acknowledging robust intentions from officer leadership and […]

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Chilly Prediction: Britain Braces for 9-Inch Snow Cover as Icelandic Cold Snap Nears -10C

The UK is bracing for a wintry spell just before Christmas, as the latest weather forecasts predict a significant snowfall in certain regions. An icy blast originating from Iceland is anticipated to sweep across the country, bringing temperatures plummeting to below -10°C. Projections indicate that parts of northern England might witness snowfall on Christmas Eve. […]

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Anticipated Decline: UK Pisa Education Study Scores Expected to Diminish

The UK is bracing for a probable dip in its standings in the Programme for International Student Assessment (Pisa) rankings, which evaluate the educational achievements of 15-year-olds worldwide. Anticipated to be released this week by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the results are expected to reflect the disruptive impact of the COVID-19 […]

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Restructuring Ahead: Metro Bank Announces 800 Job Cuts, Potential Branch Hour Changes

Metro Bank has recently unveiled its strategy to downsize its workforce by 20%, equating to approximately 800 job cuts, as part of a comprehensive plan aimed at rescuing the bank from financial strain. The challenger bank, facing substantial challenges, had previously announced a cost-cutting initiative amounting to £30 million. However, to fortify its financial standing, […]

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