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The impact of Brexit on British wages
Money & Business

The impact of Brexit on British wages

...changed dramatically. The election of Margaret Thatcher in 1979 started a trend that continues to the present of supporting privatisation, less establishment worker’s rights and a decrease in Union with the aim of enhancing competitiveness. New Labour also adopted this “pro-business” perspective under the leadership of Tony Blair, despite the institution of some new...
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Does Brexit mean another Scottish Independence vote?
Society, Politics & Law

Does Brexit mean another Scottish Independence vote?

...in a year or two, but it isn’t right now – according to the latest poll, even a so-called hard Brexit in which the UK leaves the European single market would not be enough to give the yes side a decisive lead. Sturgeon may yet have to choose to pursue a referendum in circumstances she would clearly prefer to avoid: before the polls change in her favour....
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How can Theresa May escape from the Fixed Term Parliaments Act?
Society, Politics & Law

How can Theresa May escape from the Fixed Term Parliaments Act?

...changed by the divisions within Westminster over Brexit. In her speech, she singled out Labour and the Liberal Democrats, as well as the House of Lords: “In recent weeks Labour have threatened to vote against the final agreement we reach with the EU. The Liberal Democrats have said they want to grind the business of government to a standstill, the SNP say they vote...
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Injected metal assembly (Liquid riveting)
Science, Maths & Technology

Injected metal assembly (Liquid riveting)

...changed in a few minutes, and complete operating heads for the production of entirely different assemblies can be fitted in approximately 10 min. The holding fixture for the components can be used as parts inspection fixture, since it locates the parts in the exact relationship required in the final assembly. Solidification time is in the order of milliseconds, and...
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Cold Pressing and Sintering of Powders
Science, Maths & Technology

Cold Pressing and Sintering of Powders

...changes that occur during sintering. In most cases powder compacts "shrink", except with additions of copper of >2.5 wt% which “grow”. Closer tolerances can be achieved by sizing after sintering (at added cost). Shapes that are impossible to produce by axial die compaction are shown below: [Diagram to demonstrate 'Cold pressing and sintering of powders' - see article]...
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The Death of Socrates
History & The Arts

The Death of Socrates

...and later works by Aristotle to tell us anything about Socrates' life. He, himself, wrote nothing, but his words and actions in the search for and defense of Truth changed the world and his example still inspires people today. This article was originally published on Ancient.eu, written by Joshua J. Mark and released under the Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 3.0 licence....
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Redundancy - what are your next steps?
Education & Development

Redundancy - what are your next steps?

...change career direction completely. Remember redundancy isn’t personal, but how you respond to it is. This article includes links to podcasts on how to prepare for, manage and come through the other side of redundancy. You can find out about support that may be available to you, advice on finance, wellbeing and career planning. Listen to those who have experienced and...
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How fertility rates affect population
Science, Maths & Technology

How fertility rates affect population

...changing fertility rates...In Don't Panic – The Truth About Population, Hans Rosling explained how the reduction in fertility rates (that is, the average number of children born per women in different countries of the world) will inevitably lead to a stabilisation in the total world population: if the average fertility rate is about two, and the proportion of women in...
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