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North America
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, which represents Spirit Airlines' ramp service employees, has said any U.S. bailout of the bankrupt low-cost carrier must protect employees. The union said any bailout must require "no furloughs, no layoffs, and no shifting the burden onto the very people who keep this airline running." The Trump administration has reportedly made a financing offer to help the airline exit bankruptcy that is being reviewed by its major creditors.
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UK
John Lewis has told head office staff to spend more time working in person as the retailer seeks to improve performance and keep pace with rivals moving away from remote working. Employees are expected to be "more in person than not" - either in the office or with suppliers and customers - to strengthen collaboration and outcomes. The shift comes as the retailer, which also owns Waitrose, tries to accelerate its turnaround after reporting a £21m loss last year. While maintaining a hybrid model, the company is exploring ways to expand office space to accommodate increased attendance.
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Europe
JP Morgan is relocating workers from its Paris office back to London as the bank rethinks its European operations. A spokesperson for the bank nevertheless told Bloomberg that it was "committed to our sizeable operations on the Continent for the long term." JP Morgan has more than 1,000 staff working in Paris - a figure that has quadrupled since Brexit. It is not clear how many will be moving back to London.
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Middle East
Dubai is emerging as a leading hub for international finance, attracting 32% of early-career professionals seeking cross-border advisory roles, according to a global survey by deVere Group. Nigel Green, CEO of deVere, noted that Dubai's appeal lies in its tax efficiency and access to global clients. The survey revealed that 63% of respondents desire international client exposure from the start, while 66% cited higher net income as a key motivation for relocating. Despite regional geopolitical tensions, only 9% of respondents indicated that these factors would deter them from moving to Dubai.
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