Year-long delay hampers opening of Ikea’s flagship Oxford Street store

Marks & Spencer (M&S) is currently contemplating the possibility of completely abandoning its site, expressing concerns that this decision could discourage other retailers from pursuing new developments. This development was confirmed in a conversation with The Telegraph by Peter Jelkeby, UK and Ireland CEO of Ikea. Jelkeby emphasized Ikea’s commitment to a significant investment at …

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Michael Gove remains determined to go to Rhodes tomorrow despite wildfires

According to critics, the Government’s response to the fires on Rhodes has been sluggish. When asked about the perceived lack of urgency from the Foreign Office, Mr. Gove responded, “No, I don’t believe so. We have already dispatched a team of experts and provided humanitarian assistance to Rhodes.” “The travel companies have also been responsible, …

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Michael Gove informs Covid Inquiry: Whitehall’s preparations for no-deal Brexit equipped it for pandemic

Government ‘Match-Fit’ for Covid Crisis Thanks to No-Deal Brexit Preparations, Says Michael Gove In a testimony to the Covid Inquiry, Michael Gove, the Levelling Up Secretary, credited the UK’s preparations for a no-deal Brexit with making the government more prepared to handle the pandemic crisis. Gove, who played a key role in the Brexit preparations, …

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Could Sir John Major’s criticism of the Leave campaign backfire?

SIR – The Real Academia Española’s attempt to curb the influx of English words into everyday Spanish is reminiscent of King Canute’s futile efforts. The Académie Française has also faced a similar struggle in the past. On the other hand, English has embraced numerous Spanish imports, particularly from the animal kingdom, with words like alligators …

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Why We Must Advocate for a Market-Based Approach in Addressing the Housing Crisis

In an effort to increase housing construction, the Government initiated a planning revolution nearly two years ago. The focus was on implementing a zonal regime similar to those in many European countries, taking a back-to-first-principles approach. However, this policy did not resonate well with Tory voters residing in areas where forced development was a possibility. …

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