Proposals around unfair dismissal and probationary periods not planned to come into force until autumn 2026 The government has today "unveiled" its Employment Rights Bill, as it looks to deliver "economic security and growth to businesses, workers and communities across the UK". Many of the proposed reforms have been heavily trailed in Labour's Make Work Pay plan and in the media after the government's election, but there has been increasing speculation as to what may or may not be included in...

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In this week’s Roar: Dealing with the Red Sea crisis, strong U.S. import volumes, the ILA’s stance on automation, stricter regulations in China, and a Port of Montreal update. The ongoing crisis in the Red Sea has led to an 80% decrease in volumes through the Suez Canal since May. This has put supply chain leaders in a position of needing to balance a number of priorities, such as cost management and operational efficiency, sustainability goals and business continuity, and short-term gains...

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Cilcare is proud to announce that its breakthrough compound, CIL001, has been named the winner in the Therapeutics category at the 5th Annual Hearing Technology Innovator Awards™, hosted by Hearing Health & Technology Matters. This prestigious recognition celebrates the innovative potential of CIL001, a first-in-class drug candidate designed to treat cochlear synaptopathy, a leading cause of age-related hearing loss, often referred to as “hidden hearing loss.” This condition affects millions worldwide and is characterized by difficulty hearing in noisy environments—an issue for which there is currently...

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Ireland’s infrastructure deficit: Less bureaucracy, more solutions In an environment where maintaining competitiveness is paramount to economic success, Ireland is suffering from a chronic infrastructure deficit. This is attributed to inadequate investment, short-term planning and a lack of ambition. In July 2024, the National Competitiveness and Productivity Council launched a report on Ireland’s Competitiveness Challenge. The report highlighted that the global competition to attract Foreign Direct Investment is intensifying. The report also specified the key challenges facing Ireland in relation to...

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