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Jul202023 by adminNo Comments

World will miss 1.5C warming limit – top UK expert

Science

Joaquin Sarmiento/Getty ImagesBy Esme Stallard & Justin RowlattBBC News Climate and ScienceA leading British climate scientist has told the BBC he believes the target to limit global warming to 1.5C will be missed. Professor Sir Bob Watson, former head of the UN climate body, told the BBC's Today programme he was "pessimistic".His warning comes amidst a summer of extreme heat for Europe, China and the US.The UN says passing the limit will expose millions more people to potentially devastating climate events.The world agreed to try to limit the temperature increase due to climate change to 1.5C above pre-industrial levels at a UN conference in Paris in 2015. That target has become the centrepiece of global efforts to tackle climate change.Climate scientists have been warning governments...

Mar232021 by adminNo Comments

Some $1,400 stimulus checks will be mailed payments. It’s not junk mail, so here’s how to make sure you don’t miss them

Finance

Getty ImagesNew $ 1,400 stimulus checks could be landing in your mailbox soon.Government agencies including the Treasury Department, IRS and Bureau of the Fiscal Service on Monday announced a second batch of payments will be sent this week.While that includes more direct deposit payments, it also includes a large number of mailed paper checks or prepaid debit cards."Since this new set of payments will include more mailed payments, we urge people to carefully watch their mail for a check or debit card in the coming weeks," IRS Commissioner Chuck Rettig said in a statement.The third stimulus checks were authorized when the American Rescue Plan was passed earlier this month.The payments will include up to $ 1,400 per person, plus $ 1,400 per adult or child dependent, provided individuals a...

Feb12021 by adminNo Comments

Asos buys Topshop, Topman and Miss Selfridge brands

Business

PA MediaOnline fashion retailer Asos has bought the Topshop, Topman, Miss Selfridge and HIIT brands from failed retail group Arcadia in a deal worth £295m.Sir Philip Green's Arcadia group fell into administration in November last year, casting doubt over the future of its brands and 13,000 jobs.Asos is acquiring the stock and the brands. However, it is not taking on the stores. It is paying £265m for the brands and a further £30m for the stock. Asos chief executive Nick Beighton said: "The acquisition of these iconic British brands is a hugely exciting moment for Asos and our customers and will help accelerate our multi-brand platform strategy. "We have been central to driving their recent growth online and, under our ownership, we will develop them further, using our design, marketing, te...

Jan302021 by adminNo Comments

ASOS on brink of sealing TopShop and Miss Selfridge takeover

Business

ASOS is this weekend on the brink of capping one of the most tumultuous months in the history of the British high street by sealing a deal worth nearly £300m to buy TopShop and Miss Selfridge.Sky News understands that the online fashion retailer hopes to sign an agreement with Arcadia Group's administrators ahead of a stock exchange announcement that could come as soon as Monday morning. Sources said on Saturday that the takeover of TopShop would cost ASOS approximately £250m, with the cost of stock adding roughly £40m to the purchase price.ASOS confirmed a Sky News report this week that it had become the frontrunner to buy the crown jewels in Sir Philip Green's former empire, which crashed into administration in November.By taking over TopShop, ASOS - which was founded under the name As S...

Jan292021 by adminNo Comments

Arsenal news LIVE: Maitland-Niles to West Brom, Aubameyang, Partey and Smith Rowe could all miss Man United clash, Arteta eyes Odegaard long-term stay

Sports

talkSPORT brings you the latest Arsenal transfer news, gossip and rumours with less than a week left of the transfer window. The Gunners are unbeaten in the Premier League since December 19 and moved up to eighth by beating Southampton 3-1 on Tuesday night, with Manchester United up next this weekend. Mesut Ozil is finally gone – signing for Fenerbahce after having his contract cancelled – while Martin Odegaard penned his loan deal with the Gunners on Wednesday. Follow our latest Arsenal updates below… Let's block ads! (Why?) talkSPORT