Daily Manufacturing News Digest – the industry stories you should be aware of today – 26 May
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Chancellor set to back down over windfall tax in cost of living crisis plan
Chancellor Rishi Sunak is expected to bow to pressure to impose a windfall tax on energy companies when he sets out the government’s latest plan to tackle the cost of living crisis later. Read…
Bolsonaro Raises Pressure on Petrobras After Firing CEO
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro sacked his third chief executive officer at Petroleo Brasileiro SA. Read full original article »
Rishi Sunak to announce windfall tax on energy firms
One-off levy to fund support package amid cost of living crisis which could include increase in benefits Rishi Sunak will push the button on a controversial windfall tax on energy companies on Thursday, as…
Elon Musk has secured additional funding to acquire Twitter, filings say
The details of Musk’s financing plans were made public on the day that Twitter shareholders gathered for a scheduled meeting Elon Musk has secured additional funding to purchase Twitter, according to financial filings made…
Anti-Woke Texas Oil Regulator Fends Off GOP Rival
Texas Railroad Commission Chairman Wayne Christian will now face Democrat Luke Warford, along with Green and Libertarian contenders, in the November general election. Read full original article »
Sue Gray findings: Party culture during lockdowns approved by bosses
Failures of leadership and judgment in 10 Downing Street allowed staff gatherings to go ahead, the investigation into lockdown parties… The post Sue Gray findings: Party culture during lockdowns approved by bosses appeared first…
Volkswagen settles UK ‘dieselgate’ claims with £193m payout
Claimants in England and Wales to receive more than £2,100 each after joining legal action against carmaker Volkswagen has agreed to pay £193m to settle 91,000 legal claims in England and Wales linked to…
Employers lack data to make IR35 worker status decisions, say MPs
Organisations do not always have the information needed to make accurate IR35 worker status decisions and it is too difficult for workers to challenge decisions they feel are incorrect. The post Employers lack data…
EU sets up new task force as tool for getting rid of Russian fossil fuels
The EC has established a new task force to support and implement the REPowerEU goal of energy supply diversification. The post EU sets up new task force as tool for getting rid of Russian…