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First Thing: Trump backs G7 statement on Iran deal as domestic criticism grows
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First Thing: Trump backs G7 statement on Iran deal as domestic criticism grows

Republicans question details of deal set to be signed later in the week as European leaders seek to join talks. Plus: can we refreeze the Arctic?Good morning.Donald Trump, facing severe criticism from some domestic supporters for conducting a war against Iran that has met hardly any of its original...

Martin Belam
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Electrical retailer AO shifts UK call centre roles to South Africa
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The Guardian · World

Electrical retailer AO shifts UK call centre roles to South Africa

About 150 jobs have already been lost in Bolton as company reports 145% rise in profits and hands £20m to shareholdersBusiness live – latest updatesThe online electrical goods seller AO World has revealed it is outsourcing up to 200 UK call centre roles to South Africa blaming rising labour costs, a...

Sarah Butler
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BBC boss warns of compulsory redundancies as first phase of cuts revealed
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The Guardian · World

BBC boss warns of compulsory redundancies as first phase of cuts revealed

Broadcast channels under review and 10% of senior leaders to go as part of drive to cut £500m in costsEntire BBC programmes will be scrapped and compulsory redundancies will be necessary as part of sweeping cuts at the corporation, its new director general, Matt Brittin, has told staff.The former Go...

Michael Savage Media editor
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Forced adoption survivors to get full apology from UK government, says Phillipson
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The Guardian · World

Forced adoption survivors to get full apology from UK government, says Phillipson

Education secretary describes historical practice in England as a ‘shameful period’ in country’s historyDowning Street is to make a full apology on behalf of the state to those affected by historic forced adoption in England, the education secretary has confirmed.Bridget Phillipson, giving evidence...

Sally Weale Education correspondent
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Lululemon apologises after Japanese drum row at Great Wall yoga event
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Lululemon apologises after Japanese drum row at Great Wall yoga event

Online uproar in China follows Canadian brand’s use of taiko drum at sponsored festival held to celebrate Chinese cultureThe activewear brand Lululemon has apologised after a promotional event held on the Great Wall of China appeared to mistakenly feature a Japanese drum, prompting an uproar.The Can...

Joanna Partridge
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