Fury as Hollywood movie star says he wishes more conservatives weren't 'f**king morons'Kok Yufeng, Correspondent Based on MOM’s latest figures, there are more than 440,000 migrant workers in Singapore – the majority of whom are housed in over 1,500 dorms scattered across the island. SINGAPORE – Lockers for personal belongings? Check. Single beds? Check. Private spaces for personal calls? Check. As far as Mr Sumun Biswas, 44, is concerned, a new government-owned migrant worker dormitory that will open in early 2026 checks all the boxes. Since August 2023, the Bangladeshi hydraulic operator has been involved in consultations with the authorities on how migrant worker housing here can be improved. He was thus happy to see his views put into practice at the upcoming dorm in Tukang Innovation Lane in Jurong. It is the first of two purpose-built dorms to be constructed and owned by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM). “We are happy, from our heart,” he said, when asked for a review of the dorm’s features. The dorm will also have an en-suite toilet and free Wi-Fi in every room, in addition to spacious kitchens on every floor. It is a dream come true for Mr Biswas and the dozens of migrant workers who took part in the design process. It is also a significant move by MOM to show the wider industry what is possible with some forethought and ingenuity. But there are caveats. First, while the improved design of the Tukang dorm is an important step towards raising the bar for migrant worker housing, the day that every worker in Singapore gets to live in such a conducive environment is still more than 15 years away. In 2021, MOM imposed a new set of regulatory standards on newly built dorms to improve liveability and boost their ability to contain disease outbreaks. But in the light of infrastructural constraints and concerns over higher costs, existing dorms have until 2040 to meet the full set of requirements. This means many workers here will still have to put up with less than ideal conditions for the foreseeable future. Second, some of the new features at MOM’s Tukang dorm, such as the provision of single beds, are over and above what the new dorm standards stipulate. This is part of an effort to drive innovation in migrant workers’ living spaces. The ministry said the alternative design of its Tukang dorm has drawn keen interest from some dorm operators. But whether these operators ultimately follow MOM’s lead to do more than meet the new standards remains a question mark. And only time will tell if privately run dorms will also adopt MOM’s approach of consulting workers and taking into account what they want and need. Mr Sumun Biswas, a hydraulic operator from Bangladesh, was involved in consultations with officials here on how migrant worker housing here can be improved. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO More work to be done To MOM’s credit, after the Covid-19 pandemic laid bare the cramped, often unsanitary conditions in dorms here, the ministry made a stronger push to improve the living environment of migrant workers. It quickly introduced the new dorm standards, which include a cap of 12 residents in each room, at least 4.2 sq m of personal living space per resident and mandatory en-suite toilets. MOM also expanded the scope of the Foreign Employee Dormitories Act to include all dorms with seven beds or more, giving the law more teeth. Today, about 200 dorms with a combined capacity of 70,000 beds already meet the new standards. In addition, seven new purpose-built dorms with a total of 47,000 beds are also being built to the new requirements. These include MOM’s new Tukang dorm and its other dorm in Sengkang West that will be completed around mid-2028. Still, the positive developments so far come from just a fraction of the dorms here, and other dorms have their work cut out for them. Based on MOM’s latest figures, there are more than 440,000 migrant workers in Singapore – the majority of whom are housed in more than 1,500 dorms scattered across the island. Of the existing dorms, about 1,000 are required to adopt the new standards by 2040. Exemptions have been given to between 200 and 250 temporary quarters, and around 200 dorms with leases expiring in 2033 or earlier. The ministry said taking a phased approach will give existing dorms enough time to adopt the new standards, and minimise the disruption to the supply of dorm beds. The lengthy transition period may be a bitter pill to swallow – given the state some dorms are in – but it is not without basis. Post-pandemic, the migrant worker population in Singapore has swelled to a record high. And it remains a challenge for employers to find suitable accommodation for their foreign workers. Centurion Corporation, one of Singapore’s largest dorm operators, reported a 99 per cent occupancy rate in the first half of 2024 – a sign of the tight bed supply that has, in turn, caused rental rates to skyrocket. The worry is that retrofitting too many existing dorms too quickly will cause bed supply to shrink, increasing rental rates further. The other major hurdle is the sheer variety of dorms, and the amount of retrofitting needed to bring all of them up to speed. While it is easier for some to carry out upgrades, others have said meeting the new requirements would mean a complete teardown of their facilities. Manpower Minister Tan See Leng summed up these constraints on Nov 17: “We all wish... (that with) the snap of a finger, everything can come into being. “But the fact is that we also need to take into consideration the constraints of the space that we have.” Dr Tan also pointed to the backlog of public housing, construction and manufacturing projects as another reason for pacing dorm upgrades. As a compromise, MOM has mandated that most dorms meet at least a set of interim requirements by 2030 , citing the need to mitigate the growing risk of large-scale disease outbreaks. The ministry said in September that 14 dorms with a combined capacity of 100,000 beds have already started work to upgrade their facilities or told MOM of their plans to do so. Some of the new features at MOM’s Tukang dormitory are over and above what the new dorm standards stipulate. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO What’s next? While there may be legitimate constraints on what can be done in terms of infrastructure, it does not mean the quality of life of migrant workers here cannot be improved in the meantime. Migrant rights groups have long called for more to be done to improve the way food is delivered to workers and the quality of the catered food. Providing basic appliances such as refrigerators, for example, would make it easier for workers to store perishable groceries and keep pests away. Many dorms are in remote areas, so providing workers with adequate transport options is another way to ensure their needs are better met. Then there are other longstanding issues related to unpaid wages, workplace injuries and wrongful termination. MOM’s new dorm standards should also not be the be-all and end-all of the future of migrant worker housing. The new Tukang dorm is a case in point. MOM eschewed its own requirement of at least 1m of space between beds there, so that it could accommodate a mix of single and double beds, and carve out dedicated space in each room for socialisation – things that workers had asked for. To surmount the regulatory hurdle, MOM roped in A*Star to provide empirical evidence that the new room layout still meets public health standards. With the ministry showing its willingness to be flexible with the letter of the law to allow for alternative dorm designs that improve liveability, the ball is now in the industry’s court to effect real change, and not just do the bare minimum. As MOM also showed, the key to this is getting migrant workers involved in the design process, and putting their needs front and centre. Not only does this give dorm residents greater ownership over their living spaces, it also helps to identify gaps that may otherwise go unnoticed. For instance, a research project by three non-governmental organisations (NGOs) – Here With You Social Services, Soap Cycling Singapore and Migrant Workers Singapore – found a strong desire among workers for bedside tables and personal lights so they can read and write at night. These fittings are not stipulated under the law. The groups also said in their report published in June that MOM’s new standards still fall short of what workers expect their ideal dorms to look like, especially in terms of occupancy limits and personal space. In addition, the NGOs noted that without an independent and safe channel for workers to offer feedback, MOM’s improved standards risk becoming a one-off exercise. All this is to say that raising migrant worker housing standards in Singapore on paper is a step in the right direction. But for meaningful improvements to workers’ living conditions to be made, the industry must put the needs and dignity of workers first. Join ST's WhatsApp Channel and get the latest news and must-reads. Read 3 articles and stand to win rewards Spin the wheel now
A NEW skin clinic founded by a beauty specialist who has worked in Harley Street clinics has opened in Ilkley . Ilkley Skin Clinic, which opened this month, offers a range of advanced skin treatments and aesthetic procedures. It was founded by Dr Ellie Jolly, an aesthetician who has spent years refining her skills at clinics on London’s famous Harley Street and across the North West. Offering a variety of skin treatments, including anti-wrinkle injections and laser treatments, the clinic is a welcoming environment “where everyone can feel empowered and confident in their skin”. As well as skin boosters and medical grade skincare, it offers IPL treatments for pigmentation, acne and rosacea. Dr Ellie Jolly opened the clinic in Ilkley this month (Image: Ilkley Skin Clinic) Dr Ellie tells us more: I founded my company in 2017 and over the last seven years I’ve been based out of different locations across the UK, including Harley Street, Manchester, Leeds and Preston. The Ilkley Skin Clinic is a consolidation of these locations. The clinic is owned and run by myself and my fiancé, Tom. I work as the Clinical Director, treating my own patients and overseeing the treatments provided by our highly trained Skin Therapist, Georgia. The clinic offers a range of treatments (Image: Ilkley Skin Clinic) This is a doctor-led skin clinic that provides medical aesthetic treatments, including anti-wrinkle injections, dermal fillers and skin boosters including the A-List adored polynucleotides. I am a huge advocate that aesthetic treatments should enhance and refresh but not be obvious. Natural results are achieved through the techniques I use and my choice of the highest quality products on the market. In addition to the aesthetic treatments, the clinic also offers an extensive range of skin treatments. From medical grade skincare products and facials that help with a myriad of skin concerns, to the latest skincare technology that aims to improve pigmentation, vascular lesions and smooths the surface of the skin. It's a place where people can feel empowered and confident in their own skin (Image: Ilkley Skin Clinic) We also offer skin tightening procedures and hydrafacials, which can be customised to combat any skin concerns. We’ll be launching new treatments in the new year. We’re a close-knit team - currently there are three of us working on different areas of the business and we really enjoy the family feel. * Do you see your business as part of the local community? Absolutely! Our ethos is to ensure the very best in patient care and experience as well as results. We are active advocates of the great people of Ilkley and love to be involved with charity fundraisers, including donating treatments when possible. I also provide pro bono lip augmentations for those with a cleft lip and other congenital facial malformations. I have run the pro bono side of my business since I started and it brings me immense joy to help build confidence in these patients. I’m so excited to be here. Feel free to pop in and have a look around. * Ilkley Skin Clinic, 1 Victorian Mews, Ilkley. Email: info@theilkleyskinclinic.com, call (01943) 725816 or visit theilkleyskinclinic.com
Jamiya Neal finished with 19 points, nine rebounds, nine assists and four blocks to lead host Creighton over UNLV 83-65 on Saturday in Omaha, Neb. Creighton was without star Pop Isaacs, who was ruled out for the season on Saturday morning after undergoing surprise hip surgery. It was a startling turn, considering Isaacs led Creighton with 27 points in Wednesday's win over No. 1 Kansas. Neal and Steven Ashworth (17 points) anchored the backcourt in Isaacs' absence, combining to make 13-of-20 shots from the field. Neal made 7 of his 10 and Ashworth 6 of 10. Isaac Traudt also stepped up, making five 3-pointers off the bench to account for all 15 of his points. Ryan Kalkbrenner scored 12 points, making 4-of-5 attempts from the field, and added six rebounds. Creighton opened the second half on a 10-0 run, extending its lead to 49-27 before UNLV mustered an answer. Creighton made 10 consecutive shots early in the second half, extending its lead to a 62-41 with 12:20 remaining. Dedan Thomas Jr. paced UNLV with 18 points on 7-of-16 shooting, making 1 of 4 attempts from 3-point range. Jailen Bedford added a team-high 20 points for the Rebels on 8-of-15 shooting, scoring 17 points in the second half. Julian Rishwain added 10 points on 4-of-8 shooting, but UNLV's second leading scorer for the season, Jeremiah Cherry, was limited to just four points in 16 minutes after early foul trouble. Creighton shot a resounding 63.3 percent from the field for the game, including going 10-of-20 from beyond the arc. Creighton outscored UNLV 38-34 in the paint and outrebounded them 34-21. UNLV finished the game shooting 42.2 percent field, making 7-of-21 attempts from distance. --Field Level MediaDrop in Boxing Day footfall ‘signals return to declining pre-pandemic levels’
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Larson Financial Group LLC grew its stake in Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. ( NASDAQ:WBD – Free Report ) by 54.1% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 4,998 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 1,754 shares during the quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC’s holdings in Warner Bros. Discovery were worth $41,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of WBD. Sessa Capital IM L.P. raised its stake in Warner Bros. Discovery by 24.7% in the third quarter. Sessa Capital IM L.P. now owns 28,410,428 shares of the company’s stock worth $234,386,000 after buying an additional 5,625,545 shares in the last quarter. Retirement Systems of Alabama raised its position in shares of Warner Bros. Discovery by 781.3% in the 2nd quarter. Retirement Systems of Alabama now owns 4,316,498 shares of the company’s stock worth $32,115,000 after acquiring an additional 3,826,715 shares in the last quarter. Mackenzie Financial Corp lifted its stake in shares of Warner Bros. Discovery by 1,216.7% in the 2nd quarter. Mackenzie Financial Corp now owns 3,009,558 shares of the company’s stock valued at $22,391,000 after purchasing an additional 2,780,986 shares during the period. Drexel Morgan & Co. boosted its position in shares of Warner Bros. Discovery by 43.5% during the third quarter. Drexel Morgan & Co. now owns 6,600,463 shares of the company’s stock valued at $54,454,000 after purchasing an additional 2,000,000 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Clifford Capital Partners LLC purchased a new stake in Warner Bros. Discovery in the second quarter worth $14,760,000. 59.95% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors. Warner Bros. Discovery Price Performance Shares of WBD opened at $10.48 on Friday. The firm has a fifty day simple moving average of $8.54 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $8.03. The firm has a market cap of $25.71 billion, a PE ratio of -2.29 and a beta of 1.48. The company has a current ratio of 0.80, a quick ratio of 0.80 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.03. Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. has a 1-year low of $6.64 and a 1-year high of $12.70. Analyst Ratings Changes WBD has been the topic of a number of research reports. Moffett Nathanson dropped their target price on shares of Warner Bros. Discovery from $10.00 to $9.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, August 8th. The Goldman Sachs Group upped their price objective on shares of Warner Bros. Discovery from $7.50 to $8.50 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Monday, October 7th. TD Cowen decreased their target price on shares of Warner Bros. Discovery from $15.00 to $14.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, August 8th. Evercore ISI dropped their price target on Warner Bros. Discovery from $10.00 to $9.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, August 8th. Finally, Macquarie raised their price objective on Warner Bros. Discovery from $8.00 to $9.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday, November 8th. Twelve investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and eight have assigned a buy rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $10.55. View Our Latest Stock Analysis on Warner Bros. Discovery Warner Bros. Discovery Company Profile ( Free Report ) Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc operates as a media and entertainment company worldwide. It operates through three segments: Studios, Network, and DTC. The Studios segment produces and releases feature films for initial exhibition in theaters; produces and licenses television programs to its networks and third parties and direct-to-consumer services; distributes films and television programs to various third parties and internal television; and offers streaming services and distribution through the home entertainment market, themed experience licensing, and interactive gaming. Further Reading Receive News & Ratings for Warner Bros. Discovery Daily - Enter your email address below to receive a concise daily summary of the latest news and analysts' ratings for Warner Bros. Discovery and related companies with MarketBeat.com's FREE daily email newsletter .Editor’s note: This story has been updated from an earlier version. Here are the Aggies who have either entered the transfer portal or announced their intention of doing do. This list, which features the contributions this past season of each player, will be continually updated. Eleven of these former Aggies — wide receiver Otto Tia, tight end Will Monney, defensive back Jaiden Francois, cornerbacks JD Drew, DJ Graham II and Mason Edwards, offensive linemen Aloali’i Maui and Teague Andersen, safety Simeon Harris and linebackers Tanner Williams and Jadon Pearson — have verbally committed or signed with other FBS programs. ELEVEN FORMER AGGIES WHO HAVE COMMITTED/SIGNED ELSEWHERE * Otto Tia (6-4, 220): It was a breakout season for Tia, who has been an Aggie since 2021, but will now play for the University of Utah. Tia, who has one year of eligibility remaining, started all 12 games for USU this past season and contributed with 434 yards and seven touchdowns on 44 receptions. Tia only caught six passes in his 21 games with the Aggies prior to ’24. * Aloali’i Maui (6-1, 305): Maui, who will be reunited with former USU head coach and current Southern Miss offensive coordinator Blake Anderson, was a difference maker in his two seasons as an Aggie as he played in 25 games and was a starter in all but one of them, mainly at right guard. Maui, who has one year of eligibility left, led the team in 2023 with 50.0 knockdowns. Heading into the 2024 season finale against Colorado State, Maui had been credited with 44 knockdowns, which ranked second on the team and was only one off the team lead. * Will Monney: (6-4, 230): Monney, who has committed to play at Oklahoma State, where he will be reunited with tight ends coach DJ Tialavea, played in 10 games in this second season as an Aggie and contributed with 138 yards on one touchdown on 11 receptions. The former Springville High star, who has two years of eligibility and one redshirt season left, suffered a season-ending knee injury against Hawaii. * JD Drew (5-11, 165): Drew, who is headed back to his home state of Oklahoma and his signed with Tulsa, was USU’s seventh-leading tackler this past season with 45. Drew, who was a starter in nine of the 12 games he played in, also picked off a pass in his third season as an Aggie, broke up two more and forced a fumble, which was picked off in midway by teammate Jaiden Francois and returned for a touchdown against Colorado State. Drew has two years of eligibility left. * Jaiden Francois: Francois, who is headed to Duke for his final year of eligibility and has signed with the Blue Devils,made an impact in his two seasons at USU as he contributed with 108 tackles, 7.0 tackles for loss, two interceptions — both of which were returned to the house — 2.0 sacks, four PBUs and one forced fumble. The UCF transfer appeared in 24 games for the Aggies, with 13 starts. * Teague Andersen (6-5, 305): Andersen, who has started 17 games during the last two seasons for the Aggies, is headed to ACC program North Carolina State. The news of Andersen committing to the Wolf Pack was reported by a few different writers and retweeted by Andersen on X. Andersen, who has two years of eligibility remaining, was recently selected to the all-Mountain West honorable mention squad. This was Andersen’s third season at USU. He is the younger brother of USU offensive lineman Trey Andersen. * Jadon Pearson (6-1, 205): Pearson, who came on strong in his lone season at USU, is headed to fellow Mountain West program Fresno State, he announced on X. Pearson finished with 42 tackles, 3.0 TFLs and one pass broken up in 10 games, which included four starts, for the Aggies in 2024. Pearson, a graduate transfer who has one year of eligibility left, has also played at Air Force, Reedley (California) College and Utah. * Simeon Harris (5-11, 180): Harris, who announced his commitment to Fresno State — where he will be reunited with Pearson — on X — played in three of the first four games in his second season as an Aggie and contributed with 4.0 tackles and one PBU. The Colorado transfer, who was a starter nine times in his first season at USU, has two years of eligibility left. * DJ Graham II (6-0, 200): Graham, who was USU’s eighth-leading tackler this past season with 42, is headed to Big 12 Conference program Kansas. He announced his intention of becoming a Jayhawk on X. The Oklahoma transfer also finished in a three-way tie atop the Mountain West with three forced fumbles, plus ranked second on the team in interceptions with two and broke up two passes in his lone season at USU. Graham, who started in nine of USU’s 12 games and has one year of eligibility left, was recently selected to the all-Mountain West honorable mention squad. * Tanner Williams (6-2, 215): Williams, who played in four games as a true freshman for the Aggies and recorded his lone tackle against Washington State, is headed to San Diego State. Williams announced his commitment to the Aztecs on X. Williams, who played for California high school power Mater Dei, has four years of eligibility left. * Mason Edwards (6-2, 180): Edwards, a Hutchinson (Kansas) Community College transfer, played in two games and made two tackles — both against San Diego State — in his lone season as an Aggie. Edwards, who is headed to FCS program McNeese State, he announced on X, has two years of eligibility left. RUNNING BACKS * Robert Briggs (5-6, 185): Briggs missed essentially his entire third season at USU as he broke his leg while being tackled on a 55-yard run in his team’s home and season opener against Robert Morris. Briggs, who has two years of eligibility left, played in 22 games during his time in Logan, with four starts, and contributed with 861 yards and a trio of touchdowns on 163 carries. He also caught 16 passes for 80 yards. * Herschel Turner Jr. (5-9, 190): Turner made an impact as a true freshman for the Aggies as he contributed with 431 yards and four touchdowns on 79 carries, plus caught 12 passes for 71 yards, in 12 games. Turner, who gained a season-high 85 rushing yards against Washington State, has three years of eligibility left. CORNERBACK * Avante Dickerson (5-11, 170): Dickerson contributed with 19 tackles, one interception and three passes broken up this past season. Dickerson was banged up as he missed three games, but started in seven of the nine he played in. This was the Oregon transfer’s second season with the Aggies and he has one year of eligibility left. DEFENSIVE ENDS * Marlin Dean (6-5, 235): The one-time Georgia Bulldog played in eight games and contributed with six tackles and 1.5 sacks — all 1.5 sacks against San Diego State — in his lone season at USU. Dean, who has two lefts of eligibility left, transferred to USU from Butler (Kansas) Community College last winter. * Blaine Spires (6-3, 230): Spires started the first four games in 2024 before suffering a season-ending injury, thus preserving his final year of eligibility. The former Bowling Green player contributed with eight tackles, 3.0 TFLs and 1.0 sack in his second season as an Aggie. Spires, a graduate transfer, finished with 5.0 sacks in his first season in Logan. * Gabe Peterson (6-2, 255): Peterson was limited to four games, highlighted by one start, in his lone year at USU before suffering a season-ending injury. The former New Mexico State linebacker — he contributed with 55 tackles, 8.0 TFLs and 3.5 sacks a year ago — accounted for 6.0 tackles, 1.0 TFL and 0.5 sacks in those four games this past season. Peterson has two years of eligibility left. LINEBACKERS * Max Alford (6-1, 245): Alford played in four games and made two tackles in his third season as an Aggie. The former starter was coming off a season-ending knee injury. Alford, who has three years of eligibility left, was a key contributor as a true freshman in 2022 as he accounted for 40 tackles and 4.0 TFLs. * Logan Pili (6-0, 235): Pili played in the first eight games this past season — he suffered a season-ending injury against Wyoming — and contributed with 7.0 tackles and 1.5 TFLs. This was the former BYU player’s third season as an Aggie — he made 31 tackles a year ago — and he has two years of eligibility left. SAFETIES * Teeg Slone (6-1, 195): Stone, the younger brother of USU standout edge rusher Cian Slone, appeared in two games in each of his two seasons as an Aggie. Slone, who has two years of eligibility left, made two tackles during the 2023 campaign. * Terrell Taylor (5-11, 195). The Golden West (California) College transfer played in seven games in his lone season as an Aggie and did not record any stats. The former Army player has one year of eligibility left. * Malik McConico (6-2, 200): The Hutchinson (Kansas) Community College transfer played in six games, with one start (against USC), in his lone season at USU. McConico, who has three years of eligibility left, contributed with 12 tackles. * Chase Davis (6-3, 185): Davis was in the program for two seasons as he redshirted as a true freshman in 2023. Davis, who has three years of eligibility left, appeared in nine games and made one start as a redshirt freshman this past season, and the one-time Arizona State commit contributed with 12 tackles and a forced fumble (against Colorado State). PUNTER * Ryan Marks (5-11, 235): Marks punted seven times this past season for an average of 42.29 yards and placed five of them inside the opposition’s 20-yard line. Marks has two years of eligibility left. KICKER * Tanner Cragun (6-2,195): Cragun was USU’s go-to kicker on field goals and PATs for the lion’s share of the ’24 campaign. The Utah transfer was successful on 7 of 9 of his field goal attempts in his lone season as an Aggie, highlighted by a walk-off 40-yarder to beat Wyoming on the road. Cragun has three years of eligibility left. DEFENSIVE TACKLES * Braydon Bailey (6-1, 295): The Golden West (California) transfer did not appear in any games in his lone season as an Aggie. Bailey has two years of eligibility left. * Collin Vaughn (6-2, 285): Vaughn only played in one game in his lone season as an Aggie before suffering a season-ending shoulder injury. The former Limestone player (Division II program) has one year of eligibility left. RECEIVER * Grant Page (6-3, 200): Page appeared in all 12 games in his second season as an Aggie and was a starter in five of those games. The Colorado transfer ranked fourth in the team in receptions (33) and fifth in receiving yards (281), plus caught a pair of TDs. Page has two years of eligibility left.
Boxing Day shopper footfall was down 7.9% from last year across all UK retail destinations up until 5pm, MRI Software’s OnLocation Footfall Index found. However, this year’s data had been compared with an unusual spike in footfall as 2023 was the first “proper Christmas” period without Covid-19 pandemic restrictions, an analyst at the retail technology company said. It found £4.6 billion will be spent overall on the festive sales. Before the pandemic the number of Boxing Day shoppers on the streets had been declining year on year. The last uplift recorded by MRI was in 2015. Jenni Matthews, marketing and insights director at MRI Software, told the PA news agency: “We’ve got to bear in mind that (last year) was our first proper Christmas without any (Covid-19) restrictions or limitations. “Figures have come out that things have stabilised, we’re almost back to what we saw pre-pandemic.” There were year-on-year declines in footfall anywhere between 5% and 12% before Covid-19 restrictions, she said. MRI found 12% fewer people were out shopping on Boxing Day in 2019 than in 2018, and there were 3% fewer in 2018 than in 2017, Ms Matthews added. She said: “It’s the shift to online shopping, it’s the convenience, you’ve got the family days that take place on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.” People are also increasingly stocking-up before Christmas, Ms Matthews said, and MRI found an 18% increase in footfall at all UK retail destinations on Christmas Eve this year compared with 2023. Ms Matthews said: “We see the shops are full of people all the way up to Christmas Eve, so they’ve probably got a couple of good days of food, goodies, everything that they need, and they don’t really need to go out again until later on in that week. “We did see that big boost on Christmas Eve. It looks like shoppers may have concentrated much of their spending in that pre-Christmas rush.” Many online sales kicked off between December 23 and the night of Christmas Day and “a lot of people would have grabbed those bargains from the comfort of their own home”, she said. She added: “I feel like it’s becoming more and more common that people are grabbing the bargains pre-Christmas.” Footfall is expected to rise on December 27 as people emerge from family visits and shops re-open, including Next, Marks and Spencer and John Lewis that all shut for Boxing Day. It will also be payday for some as it is the last Friday of the month. A study by Barclays Consumer Spend had forecast that shoppers would spend £236 each on average in the Boxing Day sales this year, but that the majority of purchases would be made online. Nearly half of respondents said the cost-of-living crisis will affect their post-Christmas shopping but the forecast average spend is still £50 more per person than it was before the pandemic, with some of that figure because of inflation, Barclays said. Amid the financial pressures, many people are planning to buy practical, perishable and essential items such as food and kitchenware. A total of 65% of shoppers are expecting to spend the majority of their sales budget online. Last year, Barclays found 63.9% of Boxing Day retail purchases were made online. However, a quarter of respondents aim to spend mostly in store – an 11% rise compared with last year. Karen Johnson, head of retail at Barclays, said: “Despite the ongoing cost-of-living pressures, it is encouraging to hear that consumers will be actively participating in the post-Christmas sales. “This year, we’re likely to see a shift towards practicality and sustainability, with more shoppers looking to bag bargains on kitchen appliances and second-hand goods.” Consumers choose in-store shopping largely because they enjoy the social aspect and touching items before they buy, Barclays said, adding that high streets and shopping centres are the most popular destinations.Uber CFO to Participate in Fireside Chat Hosted by Barclays
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NuScale Power Corporation Announces Completion of Redemption of WarrantsPhoto: Neptune Technology Group Osoyoos is about 25 per cent done installing its mandatory water meters as of Tuesday. The South Okanagan municipality is looking to have the water metering system ready by April of next year, which will allow it to charge water usage via one flat rate plus one variable rate based on individual usage. Town staff have said the move, first approved in March 2022, will help with water conservation efforts and opportunities. During a committee of the whole meeting on Tuesday, staff provided an update about the installation process so far. Of 1,790 needed meters, over 400 residential meters and 25 commercial meters have been installed by Neptune Technology group so far. The $4.7 million project is being funded by grants and capital reserves but no costs will be put onto homeowners. With installation starting in September, staff said residents have been cooperative. However, many people brought up concerns about the mandatory water meters during a public input special open council meeting on Nov. 15 Residents raised concerns about the need for replacing preexisting meters and the cost of doing so. Rod Risling, CAO and acting director of operational services, said that only meters that are 10 years or older are being replaced. “We're looking to see how they're going to work with a new system. So, some of these meters with slight modifications will be able to communicate to the cell towers, and so what we're going to do is actually test those meters to see if they actually work,” he said. A number of residents took to social media about the installations, some unsettled about alleged or feared property damage during installation, insurance, and the expertise of Neptune Terminals — the contractors hired to do the installations — employees. Staff said that such online discussion has been misleading. “Qualifications of installers has been an issue that has been raised. And it's important to note that Neptune has certified water main installers, so they make sure that each of the people that are visiting residents have gone through training that meets their standards,” Risling said. Work on water service with more than a two-inch line is being done by certified plumbers, and workers are covered by WorkSafeBC, he said. However, homeowners should check for ID when workers arrive. Staff also addressed concerns about property and drywall damage. “Some people are thinking that they have to themselves cut holes in their drywall and installation. And no, that's not the case," Risling said. "The installers will take a look at where the pipes are and determine the best approach to install the meter, and at the end, they should leave your residence clean and tidy within the new water meter.” According to a staff report, everything is going to plan. However, "the number of pit meter installations is higher than anticipated which may result in a slightly later completion in the spring." The water systems with outdoor valves require the cost and labour intensive pit meters because of an underground line connection. Whether the meters mean more savings for tax payers has yet to be seen. Staff said that it will be hiring a consultant to assess data. However, staff at the meeting encouraged the public to look into water conservation such as energy efficient dish washers and landscaping. Additionally, council collectively indicated that it was initially leaning towards installing an automated meter reading, but is now leaning towards an advanced metering infrastructure due to real-time data collection capacity. The newer technology is also contributing to some water meters requiring replacement. Rates regarding water meters have not yet been decided. The meters will be guaranteed by Neptune for a year, at which point the town will take over regarding any problems. 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An Alexandria, Ont. man with a zest for life is overcoming obstacles and achieving goals by running in races with his walker. On Saturday, 74-year-old Bob Hardy participated in the annual Santa Shuffle to help raise money for those in need. "I've always been competitive, I just love the atmosphere," Hardy said. Hardy, better known as "The Walker Runner," has logged more than 12,000 kilometers in the past 10 years racing with his walker. "I started using the walker because I lost my balance because of a series of health problems," Hardy said. "[I had leukemia] I still have cancerous tumors on my kidneys, blood clots and then finally last year, I had colon cancer." Over the years, his list of accomplishments continues to grow, including several marathons and a 100-kilometer ultra-marathon. He even has a black belt. After a crash in April, he's back working towards new goals with his new and improved custom walker. It has a low centre of gravity for enhanced stability and a set of winter tires to help overcome obstacles and maintain stability at high speeds. "When I run flat out, which I'm not going to do today, it doesn't tip over," said Hardy. The five-kilometer fun-run and one kilometer walk raises money for the Salvation Army's Bethany Hope Centre on Woodroffe Avenue. "We're a centre that supports young parent families and it's certainly seeing an increase in families reaching out for support with rising prices and food and essential items," said Stacey Alexander, resource development coordinator with the Salvation Army. Despite all the challenges and setbacks, Hardy says he's looking forward to setting new goals in 2025. "I'm looking forward to going to Germany and racing in the World Transplant Games, representing Canada," he said. Shopping Trends The Shopping Trends team is independent of the journalists at CTV News. We may earn a commission when you use our links to shop. Read about us. 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