General Motors is set to initiate six new safety recalls involving 8.4 million cars, including 7.6 million in the US, over ignition switch defects. The recall affects vehicles manufactured between 1997 and 2014, the company said. ...
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New research published today by the British Retail Consortium finds that 80% of MPs believe the current system of business rates is 'not fit for purpose and in need of fundamental reform'. The poll, which also finds that 93% agree that ...
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Invented in China in 2003 with the idea to revolutionize the world of smoking , the electronic cigarette has become a high-profile star ten years later . Currently , it is often in the news . Everyone also knows the dangers of tobacco but ...
So far, the manufacture of electronic cigarettes has remained exclusively in China , almost. Electronic cigarettes circulating on the world market are almost all e- cigarettes "Made in China" . For some brands , which sell their products ...
File photo. Transport Workers’ Union national secretary Tony Sheldon said a recent court decision relating to the truck crash that killed two Western Australian men in 2011 serves as a reminder that road safety is more than red tape ...
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A suspected Iran-based hacking group known for defacing websites has shown increased ambition over the past few months, targeting U.S. defence contractors and Iranian dissidents, according to a new report from security company FireEye. ...
Tags: Computer Products, IT
Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has proposed that a Garments Sector Governance Authority be set up to coordinate governance initiatives of multiplicity of actors and to ensure their transparent and accountable delivery against ...
Tags: Apparel
Speakers at a high-level event to commemorate One Year after Rana Plaza, reiterated their commitment to working together to ensure safety and rights for workers in the ready-made garment (RMG) sector in Bangladesh. “It has been a ...
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On the anniversary of the tragic collapse of Rana Plaza in Dhaka (Bangladesh), the Foreign Trade Association (FTA) highlights the efforts undertaken by European retailers and importers to contribute to the improvement of safety conditions ...
On Monday, TODAY's Natalie Morales will cross the Boston Marathon finish line in custom Adidas Energy Boost 2 thanks to a generous donation from Adidas Running to One Fund Boston. Thanks to the passion and support of thousands, Adidas ...
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IndustriALL, UNI Global Union and the Clean Clothes Campaign are welcoming the launch of the Rana Plaza Arrangement claims process, which will officially commence on the 24th March. They are now calling on brands to contribute to the Rana ...
Tags: Clothes, Apparel, Clean Clothes
L.L.Bean announced a positive close to its 2013 fiscal year. On the basis of the business performance for 2013, the company announced its intent to pay 8% performance bonuses to approximately 5,000 full and part-time employees. ...
The data breach at Target Corp. that exposed millions of credit card numbers has focused attention on the patchwork of state consumer notification laws in the U.S. and renewed a push for a single national standard. Most U.S. states have ...
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Over 70 labour rights groups and trade unions have signed up to a joint statement calling on global clothing brands that source from Bangladesh to pay into the Rana Plaza Donor Trust Fund and ensure the survivors and families of victims of ...
Tags: Clothes Campaign, Textile
It may seem like mosquitoes will bite anything with a pulse, but they're actually quite strategic in picking their victims. A new study from The Rockefeller University looked at the interaction of different sensory cues—carbon ...
Tags: Electronics, CO2