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600,000 years ago, a transfer of ancient knowledge led to sudden and rapid advances in technology – The Debrief

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Early humans appear to have experienced sudden and rapid technological progress about 600,000 years ago, according to new findings from a team of anthropologists who examined the use of ancient stone tools. The researchers behind the findings say this likely represents a major turning point in ancient human development, where the transmission of ancient knowledge … Read more

Ministers considered dismissing post office boss Paula Vennells

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Ministers were considering removing Paula Vennells from her role as CEO of the Post Office over concerns about her people management and a ‘lack of knowledge’, the Horizon IT inquiry has heard. Ms Vennells’ dismissal was discussed in a document prepared in February 2014 for a committee within the Department for Business and the shareholders … Read more

The ‘concerning’ knowledge gap in the field of the state pension means that retirees are left with less than expected

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Lack of knowledge about the AOW means that retirees receive less AOW than they expected, an expert has warned. After the confirmation of the triple lock, the state pension rose by an inflation-breaking 8.5 percent. Since April, pensioners on the full new state pension have been getting £221.20 a week or £11,502.40 a year and … Read more