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Union attacks NatWest plans to get workers back to the office

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The Unite union has hit out at a plan by NatWest to reduce the rights of 30,000 of its employees to work from home.

NatWest says it is moving to a hybrid approach where workers will be required to attend the office at least two days a week, from February.

The bank says this is still very competitive with the rest of the finance industry, and exceptions will be made for colleagues who require additional flexibility.

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European air fares could rise by as much as 20% in 2027, Ryanair boss predicts

Conflict in Middle East is pushing jet fuel costs higher and many carriers are not hedged against such increases, Michael O’Leary says Ryanair’s chief executive has predicted a record increase in European air fares next year, as airlines grapple with fuel bills pushed higher by the Middle East conflict. Many carriers are not hedged against rising jet fuel costs, Michael O’Leary said, which he predicted would lead to airline bankruptcies and takeovers. He forecast these pressures would result in the price of plane tickets rising by as much as 20%.

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