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  • Investor in UK housebuilder Countryside calls for chair's ouster in break-up play

    The third-largest investor in British housebuilder Countryside on Wednesday called for the company's chairman to be replaced and for its own representative to join the board as part of efforts to break up the company. The move follows previous letters to the board in which U.S.-based Browning West laid out its plan to split off the company's housebuilding arm from the Partnerships unit which helps build social housing alongside local government groups in Britain. Doing so would "enhance outcomes for all of Countryside's stakeholders, as well as ensure that the Company can continue to fulfil its important role in the community by addressing the UK's chronic housing shortage in a sustainable manner," it said.

  • China denies weakening sanctions enforcement on North Korea

    China on Wednesday rejected U.S. accusations it is weakening its enforcement of U.N. sanctions against North Korea, but said more efforts are needed toward reaching a political settlement and greater attention should be paid to the impact of the sanctions on ordinary North Koreans. Foreign ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying was responding to comments by the State Department’s deputy envoy for North Korean affairs, Alex Wong, in which he said China was no longer even attempting to enforce many of the sanctions, including a requirement to expel North Korean contract workers.

  • Pope condemns 'terroristic massacre' of Nigerian farmers

    Pope Francis condemned on Wednesday the killing of scores of farmers and villagers in northeast Nigeria by suspected Islamist militants as a "terroristic massacre" that offended the name of God. Francis spoke of Saturday's attack during his weekly general audience, held virtually from his library in the Vatican because of the coronavirus pandemic. "I want to assure my prayers for Nigeria, which unfortunately once again has been bloodied by a terroristic massacre," the pope said.

  • Coronavirus: UK businesses to spend 12% less on rewarding employees this holiday season

    Most UK businesses are planning virtual Christmas parties, gifts and bonuses for staff this holiday season and are expected to spend an average of £225 per employee.

  • Matt Hancock Agrees To Have Covid-19 Vaccine With Piers Morgan Live On Good Morning Britain

    “I’ll take it with you Piers. I think you have to show leadership in these things.”

  • Photos: Covid-19 travel diaries of Bollywood celebrities

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  • Rebel Wilson: I lost weight to boost fertility and freeze my eggs

    The Hollywood star said turning 40 had made her think about having children, and so she wanted to get healthy.

  • Women's tour aligns tournament categories with ATP

    The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) will rename its tournament categories from next season to align with the men's ATP, a sign of further collaboration between the tours following a season that was severely disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The global health crisis decimated the 2020 tennis calendar and prompted calls for a merger of the governing bodies, a suggestion that was well received by both the WTA and ATP. The women's tour has comprised of five tiers -- Premier Mandatory, Premier 5, Premier, International and $125K events, while the ATP has Masters 1000, 500, and 250-level tournaments.

  • First vaccines could be given in Northern Ireland next week – Swann

    The health minister described the approval of the Pfizer vaccine as the ‘beginning of the end’.

  • EU banking watchdog revives relief measures for COVID-hit loans

    European Union regulators have revived guidance to allow banks to grant a new round of loan repayment holidays to coronavirus-hit customers without triggering a big surge in provisioning that would crimp the flow of credit. The European Banking Authority (EBA) said that, due to the second wave of COVID-19 infections, guidance for banks that expired on Sept. 30 was being reactivated until March 31, 2021. As the first set of lockdowns from March closed businesses, banks began granting payment holidays on company loans, mortgages and other types of credit.

  • Loungers reports drop in revenues as boss blasts ‘bewildering and unfair’ tiers restrictions

    Loungers, the operator of the Lounge and Cosy Club café-bar chains, today reported a 33% drop in revenues as its chief executive said the company has been saved from the pandemic's worst impacts by its suburban and market town base. In Loungers' results statement, chief executive Nick Collins labelled the Tiers restrictions "bewildering" and "unfair" and said the Government's  "ill-thought through policies... have brought much of our industry to its knees".

  • Global BPO Business Analytics Market Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecasts, 2014-2019 & 2020-2025 with Impact of COVID-19 Insights

    Dublin, Dec. 02, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "BPO Business Analytics Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2020-2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global BPO business analytics market grew at a CAGR of around 25% during 2014-2019. Looking forward, the global BPO business analytics market is set to continue its strong growth during the next five years.Business analytics refers to a data management solution that enables organizations to comprehend potential customers, make strategic decisions, optimize operational costs, and improve business proficiency and competitiveness. The widespread adoption of advanced technological solutions, such as the internet of things (IoT), machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), in business processes, has increased the utilization of business analytics to manage large volume and complexity of data sets. Nowadays, organizations are subcontracting their analytics functions to business process outsourcing (BPO) companies or third-party service providers as it helps them to minimize cost on hiring in-house staff and focus on their core business operations.The rising adoption of business analytics in various industry verticals represents one of the key factors spurring the global BPO business analytics market growth. Apart from this, the increasing utilization of business analytics across small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), coupled with the escalating number of business start-ups, is bolstering the market growth. Furthermore, the growing traction of cloud-based BPO services on account of their reliability, scalability and agility is also contributing to the growth of the market. Moreover, due to the sudden spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), there is a rise in the demand for business analytics in the healthcare industry for efficiently managing the huge volume of hospital data, such as the record of patients and availability of beds. In addition to this, several BPO service providers are adopting different strategies to offer their services online, which is creating a positive outlook for the market. Key Questions Answered in This Report: How has the global BPO business analytics market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the global BPO business analytics market?What are the key regional markets?What is the breakup of the market based on the offering?What is the breakup of the market based on the deployment type?What is the breakup of the market based on the application?What is the breakup of the market based on the vertical?What are the various stages in the value chain of the industry?What are the key driving factors and challenges in the industry?What is the structure of the global BPO business analytics market and who are the key players?What is the degree of competition in the industry? Key Topics Covered: 1 Preface2 Scope and Methodology 2.1 Objectives of the Study2.2 Stakeholders2.3 Data Sources2.4 Market Estimation2.5 Forecasting Methodology3 Executive Summary4 Introduction4.1 Overview4.2 Key Industry Trends5 Global BPO Business Analytics Market5.1 Market Overview5.2 Market Performance5.3 Impact of COVID-195.4 Market Forecast6 Market Breakup by Offering6.1 Software6.2 Services7 Market Breakup by Deployment Type7.1 Cloud-based7.2 On-premises8 Market Breakup by Application8.1 Finance & Accounting8.2 Human Resources8.3 Knowledge Process Outsourcing8.4 Procurement & Supply Chain8.5 Customer Services9 Market Breakup by Vertical9.1 BFSI9.2 IT and Telecommunication9.3 Healthcare9.4 Manufacturing9.5 Retail9.6 Transportation and Logistics10 Market Breakup by Region11 SWOT Analysis12 Value Chain Analysis13 Porters Five Forces Analysis14 Price Analysis15 Competitive Landscape15.1 Market Structure15.2 Key Players15.3 Profiles of Key Players Accenture PLCCapgemini SEand Cognizant Technology SolutionsExlservice Holdings Inc.Genpact LimitedInternational Business Machines CorporationInfosys LimitedMu Sigma Inc.NTT DATA Corporation (Nippon TelegraphTelephone)TATA Consultancy Services Limited (Tata Sons Private Limited)Tech Mahindra Limited (Mahindra Group)Wipro LimitedWNS Global Services For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/m8xlm Research and Markets also offers Custom Research services providing focused, comprehensive and tailored research. CONTACT: CONTACT: ResearchAndMarkets.com Laura Wood, Senior Press Manager press@researchandmarkets.com For E.S.T Office Hours Call 1-917-300-0470 For U.S./CAN Toll Free Call 1-800-526-8630 For GMT Office Hours Call +353-1-416-8900

  • Euro zone producer prices up in October, unemployment falls

    Euro zone producer prices rose more than expected month-on-month in October and unemployment fell as the economy continued to recover before the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic struck, data showed on Wednesday. The European Union's statistics office Eurostat said prices at factory gates in the 19 countries sharing the euro rose 0.4% month-on-month for a 2.0% year-on-year decline. Producer prices are an early indication of final prices paid by consumers, which the European Central Bank wants to keep below, but close to 2% over the medium term, but has failed to reach that target for the past eight years.

  • What to watch: Garda sweetens G4S takeover bid, Tesco puts pressure on rivals, and vaccine approval fails to spur stocks

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  • Hero doctor who worked 258 days straight says elderly man with COVID he cradled 'is recovering'

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  • Exclusive: CEO of Angolan energy giant says will speed up asset sales, reform despite COVID-19

    Angola's state oil giant Sonangol will next year accelerate reforms and efforts to raise revenue after the pandemic drained investor interest in an asset sale that has so far netted only around $60 million, its CEO told Reuters in a rare interview. Sonangol is the economic engine for Africa's number two oil exporter, as the company and the country strive to move on from decades of alleged corruption under Jose Eduardo dos Santos - president until 2017 - whose daughter once headed Sonangol. In a rare interview with international media, CEO Sebastião Gaspar Martins said the global economic slowdown triggered by COVID-19 had made investors "more conservative".

  • Arsenal’s Gabriel Martinelli targets Under-23s outing this month as injury recovery takes big step forward

    Arsenal have been handed a boost by the news that Gabriel Martinelli is aiming to play for the club’s Under-23 side this month. The 19-year-old was one of the Gunners’ bright sparks last season, but he suffered a serious knee injury in June. Martinelli has slowly been working his way back to full fitness and he is now ready to take a major step forward.

  • Going 10 Rounds with Actor & Wine Entrepreneur Kyle MacLachlan

    Name the first good wine you ever drank and where you had it. “One of the most memorable was a bottle of Château Lynch‑Bages, which was given to me as a gift by David Lynch following my screen test for the movie Dune. I wish David and I had shared it together, but we more than made up for it over the years consuming many bottles of Lynch-Bages together!”What book on wine is your go-to resource? “Educating Peter by Lettie Teague. I love her column for the Wall Street Journal. Her style is approachable, informative, slightly prickly and a touch self-deprecating, which I find very appealing.”What’s your favorite wine-and-food pairing? “I would say a great burger and a Washington State Cabernet, like…Pursued by Bear!”Name the wine region that took you the longest to truly understand. “Burgundy and I’m still confused.”What do you always have in your home bar? “I’m really bad when it comes to keeping a bar. Mostly because I rarely drink spirits. But I do try to keep a good whiskey or two around. Laphroaig for its intense ‘peatiness’ and Glenmorangie because it’s easy to drink. Also, a very nice sipping tequila like Casa Dragones Joven Tequila. Those are my go-tos on the rare occasion I’m not drinking wine.”What’s the best variety of wine to drink while watching Twin Peaks and eating cherry pie? “The absolutely best wine to drink while watching Twin Peaks and eating cherry pie would be a Washington State Syrah. In my opinion, my Baby Bear Syrah fits the bill nicely with its flavorful notes of cherry cola, chocolate and espresso.”Red or white? “I like them both, but push comes to shove, I’ll go with red.”Besides your own wine, what do you like to drink? “I drink a lot of Washington Cabernet. The main reason is because I enjoy it, but I’m also curious to know what other producers are making. Some of my current favorites are Abeja, Doubleback, Dunham, Figgins, Solemn, Avennia…the list goes on…”Going 10 Rounds with Award-Winning Fashion Designer Todd Snyder What kinds of wine are you currently cellaring? “I have a couple verticals of Chateau Montelena and Opus One from the early ’90s. Curious about those. I also have some 1995 Bordeaux wines that I purchased as ‘futures’ from Sherry-Lehmann a while ago. Those are fun to break out once in a special while.”After a long day on the set, what’s the perfect drink? “More often than not, it’s a cold beer with some of my castmates! Years ago, when I worked with Patrick Stewart in Thailand, we’d always enjoy a Singha after shooting all day in the jungle!”How does your experience as an actor inform the way you run your wine company Pursued by Bear? “The most important thing I’ve learned running a wine business is to surround yourself with smart experienced people, starting with my winemaker Dan Wampfler. The same holds true for working on a film or a television show. Try to work with the smartest and most fun people. If you’re going to be around each other for a while, it makes everything run a lot smoother!”Looking for a holiday present? Check out the Pursued by Bear gift sets. One even includes a Zoom tasting with Kyle MacLachlan.Interview has been condensed and edited.Read more at The Daily Beast.Get our top stories in your inbox every day. Sign up now!Daily Beast Membership: Beast Inside goes deeper on the stories that matter to you. Learn more.

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    One woman's charity cycle trip in search of places called HopeWith her job stalled by the pandemic, Helen Proudfoot found plenty of Hopes in Britain, from Scotland to Devon – and also did some fundraising