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Dutch court orders Lidl to stop selling Birkenstock sandal lookalikes

A Dutch court has ordered Lidl to stop selling sandals resembling five Birkenstock designs after ruling they infringed copyright.
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Poorly designed workplaces ‘cost UK economy £71bn a year’

Poorly designed workplaces cost the UK economy £71.4bn annually, with workplace problems reducing productivity and employee satisfaction.
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Edinburgh Airport launches £500m expansion as terminal footprint grows 60%

Edinburgh Airport is investing more than £500m over five years to expand its terminal, add gates and support passenger growth.
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Menopause may make women leaders more empathetic – even as it leaves them drained

New research finds severe menopause symptoms can leave women leaders psychologically depleted, while nostalgia may be linked to greater empathy towards employees.
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China unveils giant crane capable of lifting 9,300 family cars

Chinese machinery giant XCMG has unveiled a 14,000-tonne ring crane designed for nuclear power, energy and offshore wind projects.
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Estonia’s e-residents launch more than 4,200 companies as business creation jumps 36%

Estonia’s e-residents have launched more than 4,200 companies in 2026, generating €57.6m in taxes and state fees.
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British Museum bans photos of Bayeux Tapestry after visitors hold up queues

The British Museum has restricted photography of the Bayeux Tapestry after visitors stopping for pictures caused delays at the sold-out exhibition.
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France orders €1.3bn in extra cuts as growth falls behind European neighbours

France orders €1.3bn in extra spending cuts as weak growth, rising unemployment, energy costs and extreme weather hit the ...
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Cadbury Takes a Break as KitKat tops Britain’s social media sweet rankings

KitKat has overtaken Cadbury as Britain’s most talked-about confectionery brand on social media, with 4.3 million hashtagged ...
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AI arms race could mean fewer cold emails reaching your inbox

AI is helping businesses send more sales emails while increasingly sophisticated filters help buyers screen out unwanted ...
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European insurance giants join New York summit on future of AI

European insurance giants will join a New York summit focused on governing, trusting and safely deploying increasingly ...
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NASA backs space ‘air brake’ that could cut years off missions to Uranus and Neptune

NASA is backing aerocapture technology that could shorten missions to Uranus and Neptune while allowing spacecraft to carry ...