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...Owen, thanks for looking into your crystal ball for us. Owen Walker is the FT’s European banking correspondent. Owen WalkerThanks very much....
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...This need not threaten younger workers....
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...the FT that consumers would be happy to pay more to protect workers’ rights....
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