Europe calls for facts in Huawei case, May offers MPs choice of no-deal or delay, and more top news

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European industry leaders are calling for facts, not fears to rule decisions surrounding Huawei, reports Reuters. The sentiment comes as the US urges Europe to ban the Chinese company from its 5G networks amid growing security concerns. Mobile operators warn that a blanket ban would delay the rollout of 5G by years. Several countries, including Australia and the US, have barred or restricted Huawei’s access to their markets, but Europe remains divided. ? Here’s what people are saying.

No-deal or delay? Those are the options Theresa May has offered to MPs preparing to vote in two weeks. The UK Prime Minister told Parliament yesterday that should an agreement on her revised deal not be reached on March 12, she would give MPs two extra votes — one on March 13 on leaving without a deal and, if that’s rejected, one the following day on delaying Brexit. Extending Article 50 would require approval from each of the remaining 27 EU member states. ? Here’s what people are saying.

The former head of the Swedish Academy, Sara Danius, has resigned. The move comes almost a year after Danius was removed from her position as permanent secretary for her handling of a sexual assault scandal. Last year, the Swedish Academy, which is responsible for choosing the winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature, was forced to delay awarding the prize because of the case brought on by the #metoo movement. ? Here’s what people are saying.

Ferrero has resumed operations at its biggest Nutella plant. The Italian confectioner halted production at its factory in the French town of Villers-Ecalles — which produces a third of all Nutella jars sold globally — on February 19 over a suspected quality issue. More than 365 million kilograms of Nutella are consumed each year. Last year, a 70% discount of the popular spread led to brawls in French supermarkets. ? Here’s what people are saying.

A top-performing school in London is moving to a four-and-a-half-day week, reports The Independent. From September, students at Forest Gate Community School will be permitted to leave after midday on Fridays, while teachers will be given the option of staying back for training. Executive head Simon Elliott says the move is designed to overcome recruitment and retention issues in the industry. New Zealand firm Perpetual Guardian recently reported a 20% rise in productivity after shifting to a four-day week. ? Here’s what people are saying.

Idea of the Day: Transparent dialogue is crucial when it comes to tackling mental health in the workplace, says Allianz Australia’s Helen Silver.

“We need to train managers so that they can have really open dialogue … [so] they don't feel uncomfortable and employees don't feel uncomfortable having a discussion about it.”

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