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The countdown to the July 4th general election has begun in earnest, and with each political party's manifesto having been released, the fine food industry will be making its decision on who should lead the next government. Speciality Food speaks to leading voices in retail, food and agriculture to get a sense of the state of the industry ahead of the election. Putting independent shops 'top of the list' All political parties must make the revival of independent retail a “top priority” according to the British Independent Retailers Association Bira. “The current climate poses significant challenges which threaten the very…

One of the themes in PYMNTS’ monthly “What’s Next in Payments” series is that the banking-as-a-service (BaaS) model is currently under pressure. Synapse has declared bankruptcy and Evolve Bank and Trust has been issued a cease and desist order, which requires the company to get approval from the Federal Reserve before entering into any new fintech partnerships. In an interview with PYMNTS, Lydia Inboden, chief revenue officer at Ingo Payments, said the BaaS industry may be going through a turbulent time, but it has staying power. In Inboden's view, Synapse doesn't mean a systemic shutdown of BaaS, but it also…

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran's supreme leader on Tuesday called for a “maximum” voter turnout in this week's presidential election to “defeat our enemies” and criticized politicians who believe all good things come from the United States.While Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei did not name any specific candidates, his comments are seen as a direct undermine to the election's only reformist candidate, 69-year-old heart surgeon Massoud Pezeshkian, who in recent speeches has called on Iran to return to the 2015 nuclear deal and to step up outreach to the West.”Anyone who is even slightly opposed to the revolution…

Reading time: 2 minutesGLOBAL: Travel and expense management company SAP Concur has released the sixth edition of its Global Business Travel Survey. The global survey features insights from 3,750 business travellers across 24 markets and 600 travel managers across Germany, the UK, the US, Canada, Japan, Australia and New Zealand. The survey results are as follows: • 67% of business travelers globally feel that business travel is essential to career advancement, yet 66% feel they do not have equal opportunities to travel compared to their colleagues. • In the past 12 months, nearly nine in 10 (88%) were forced to…

A new travel warning has been issued for Brits holidaying in East African destinations, citing the risk of finding themselves in dangerous situations.Vacationers flock to Kenya to see its incredibly beautiful landscapes and fascinating wildlife. Tourists can explore Nairobi National Park, Sheldrick Wildlife Sanctuary and the Giraffe Centre before relaxing on beautiful beaches such as Diani Beach and Watamu Beach.However, British citizens have been advised that planned protests could occur across the country.Kenya is known for its stunning scenery and fascinating wildlife.Getty ImagesThe FCDO recently updated their information on the political situation in Kenya.”People have been injured at anti-government political…

Image credit: Getty ImagesImage caption: Large quantities of full support healthcare PPE discovered in the New Forest last year Article information Author: John Ironmonger Role: BBC Investigative Service, Northamptonshire 25 June 2024, 06:36 BSTUpdated 1 hour agoAround £1.4bn worth of personal protective equipment (PPE) has been destroyed or written off in what are described as the most wasteful government measures of the pandemic.Figures obtained by the BBC reveal that at least 1.57 billion pieces of PPE provided by Northamptonshire-based NHS supplier Full Support Healthcare are never used, despite being manufactured to the right standard. The Department of Health and Social…

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By Jamie Bullen 08:24 25 Jun 2024, updated 14:59 25 Jun 2024 Share or comment on this article: King Charles and Queen Camilla have greeted Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako as they embark on a three-day state visit to the UK.The Japanese ruler has received a ceremonial welcome on Horse Guards Parade with a carriage ride up the Mall before a state banquet tonight at Buckingham Palace.Prince William is among the royals who will meet the Emperor later but the Princess Royal will be absent from the banquet after she was admitted to hospital with injuries caused by a horse at…

This year has seen several big fundraising announcements by Israeli companies, despite the tough economic situation following the war with Hamas. Here we analyze some of the most significant ones.Wiz Sector: Cyber ​​| Founded: 2020 | Founders: Assaf Rappaport, Ami Luttwak, Yinon Costica, Roy Reznik | Funding: $1.9B from Andreessen Horowitz, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Thrive Capital, Greylock, Wellington Management, Cyberstarts, Greenoaks, Howard Schultz, Index Ventures, Salesforce Ventures, and Sequoia Capital.Cloud security decacorn Wiz announced in May that it had raised $1 billion at a $12 billion valuation, bringing the company's total funding to $1.9 billion. The Wiz platform scans every…

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