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Last update: an hour agoPatent Push in Biotech: Renaissance BioScience has filed a provisional patent for yeast-derived “virus-like particle” tech to produce, stabilise and deliver RNA—aiming to expand beyond biopesticides into broader agricultural and potential animal/human therapies. Retail & Consumer Pressure: One Holding, a UK bedding supplier to Tesco and Debenhams, has entered administration owing £1.6m, blaming cost pressure and weaker demand. Broadband for Football Fans: BT and Openreach are putting UK network protections in place for the 2026 FIFA World Cup (11 June–19 July) to reduce disruption risk. Workplace Safety & Abuse: A Booksellers Association survey finds rising abuse and harassment in bookshops, linked to what customers think bookshops “represent.” Banking Privacy for Abuse Survivors: Nationwide is rolling out a mobile app option to hide payment references tied to incoming transfers, tackling a tool used in economic abuse. Energy Bills Angle: The Government’s Energy Independence Bill backs cheaper power use when renewables are high, including incentives to shift household demand. Economy Watch: UK GDP grew 0.3% in March, and 0.6% in Q1—unexpected resilience despite the Iran war. Travel Perk Cut: British Airways has quietly ended its Best Price Guarantee, leaving some customers discovering the change only when they try to claim.
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