Business & Economy

Trump Tariffs Put UK at Disadvantage to EU, Experts Say

Trump Tariffs Put UK at Disadvantage to EU, Experts Say

Trump tariffs have placed UK businesses at a disadvantage compared to the EU, even though the headline rate for British goods remains unchanged, ex...

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Keir Starmer Resigns: History Moves On to Brilliant Kerr

Keir Starmer Resigns: History Moves On to Brilliant Kerr

Keir Starmer resigned as UK prime minister in a brief five-minute speech outside No 10, marking a swift and understated end to his tenure. The resi...

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How to Decide if You Should Use AI for a Task: The Work vs Gym

How to Decide if You Should Use AI for a Task: The Work vs Gym

Deciding whether to use AI for a task often feels confusing. A simple work vs gym analogy, shared by AI researcher Daniel Meissler, can help you ch...

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Ukraine Strikes on Russian Warehouses Devastate Small Businesses

Ukraine Strikes on Russian Warehouses Devastate Small Businesses

Ukraine strikes on Russian warehouses have devastated small business owners like Tatyana Mikhailova, who watched her stock of 4,000 fur coats burn ...

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OpenAI's Apology Rings Hollow After Chatbot Goes Rogue

OpenAI's Apology Rings Hollow After Chatbot Goes Rogue

OpenAI's apology after a rogue chatbot incident during a sandboxed test is a classic example of corporate doublespeak. The company, led by CEO Sam ...

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Military Satellite Contract: Burnham Urged to Pick Airbus Over US

Military Satellite Contract: Burnham Urged to Pick Airbus Over US

The military satellite contract worth £2.4bn has become a flashpoint as Andy Burnham is urged to choose Airbus over US rival Lockheed Martin, with ...

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Poland's Rightwing Opposition Party Splits After Loyalty

Poland's Rightwing Opposition Party Splits After Loyalty

Poland's main rightwing opposition party, Law and Justice (PiS), has split after a loyalty pledge ultimatum from leader Jarosław Kaczyński. Former ...

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Canada Urged to Block Thomson Reuters ICE Data Deal

Canada Urged to Block Thomson Reuters ICE Data Deal

The Canadian government is facing urgent calls to block the Thomson Reuters ICE data deal, a $125 million contract that would give U.S. Immigration...

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Supreme Court Not a Rubber Stamp for Trump's Agenda, Kagan Says

Supreme Court Not a Rubber Stamp for Trump's Agenda, Kagan Says

The Supreme Court is not a rubber stamp for any administration, Justice Elena Kagan asserted, pushing back against claims that the conservative-lea...

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Sonam Wangchuk Ends 26-Day Hunger Strike Amid India Protests

Sonam Wangchuk Ends 26-Day Hunger Strike Amid India Protests

The Indian hunger strike led by activist Sonam Wangchuk ended after 26 days, as youth-led protests under the Cockroach Janata party (CJP) continued...

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Oil Prices Drop as US Pauses Iran Strikes Over Strait of Hormuz
Oil Prices Drop as US Pauses Iran Strikes Over Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices have dropped sharply as traders bet that a pause in US attacks on Iran could prevent an escalation in the conflict that would further restrict global supply. Brent... Read more...
FIFA President Infantino Faces Congress Over Trump Ties
FIFA President Infantino Faces Congress Over Trump Ties
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has been called to appear before Congress as part of an investigation into the organization's ties with former President Donald Trump. This development signals deepening scrutiny... Read more...
Shell CEO Pay Correction: Executive Compensation Under Review
The recent Shell CEO pay correction clarifies a significant reporting error regarding Wael Sawan's compensation, highlighting the complexities of executive remuneration disclosure. This correction underscores the importance of accurate financial reporting in the corporate world.Understanding the Shell CEO Pay CorrectionAn earlier article stated that Shell CEO Wael Sawan received a 60% pay rise to £13.7 million. However, Shell later explained that this was not a pay rise but a transition to full pay after a three-year vesting period. Such errors can mislead investors and the public about executive compensation trends.Details... Read more...
US Justice Department Dismisses Charges Against California Union
US Justice Department Dismisses Charges Against California Union
The US justice department dismisses charges against California union leader David Huerta, ending a year-long legal battle that began when he was arrested during a protest against an Immigration and... Read more...
Bridget Phillipson Appointed Labour Party Chair by Andy Burnham
Bridget Phillipson Appointed Labour Party Chair by Andy Burnham
Bridget Phillipson has been appointed Labour party chair by Prime Minister Andy Burnham, putting her at the vanguard of Labour’s battle to win the next general election. This strategic move... Read more...
Andy Burnham Plans Schools to Adapt Teaching to Local Business
Andy Burnham Plans Schools to Adapt Teaching to Local Business
Andy Burnham's plan for schools to adapt teaching to local business needs marks a fundamental shift in English education. This devolution drive aims to tackle the jobs crisis for young... Read more...
Trump Warns Iran Diplomacy May Lead to Strong Military Action
Trump Warns Iran Diplomacy May Lead to Strong Military Action
Trump warns Iran diplomacy may collapse, leading to a return of strong military action against Tehran. The US president’s latest ultimatum comes amid tense negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz... Read more...
Abdul El-Sayed Clarifies 'Ogre' Remark Was About Fetterman
Abdul El-Sayed Clarifies 'Ogre' Remark Was About Fetterman
Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed clarified that his controversial 'ogre' remark was directed at Senator John Fetterman, not his primary opponent Representative Haley Stevens. During a televised debate on Monday,... Read more...
Trump Supports Pete Hegseth as Iran Tensions Rise – Key Updates
Trump Supports Pete Hegseth as Iran Tensions Rise – Key Updates
Trump backs Pete Hegseth amid renewed tensions with Iran, marking a critical moment in the second Trump administration. The announcement came during a week of intense political maneuvering, as the... Read more...
Ukraine Drone Expo Organizer Held in Custody After Deadly Strike
Ukraine Drone Expo Organizer Held in Custody After Deadly Strike
The Ukraine drone expo disaster has led to the court appearance of organizer Vasyl Goncharuk after a Russian strike killed at least 11 people. The attack targeted a weapons exhibition... Read more...
Train Drivers Threaten Strike Over Lack of Toilet Facilities
Train Drivers Threaten Strike Over Lack of Toilet Facilities
Train drivers are threatening strike action over a lack of adequate toilet facilities, a health and safety crisis that has persisted despite regulatory warnings. The Aslef union has put the... Read more...
Andy Burnham Takes Bold Risk to Bust the Big Lie of Politics
Andy Burnham Takes Bold Risk to Bust the Big Lie of Politics
Andy Burnham is taking a bold risk by busting the big lie of politics – that change is impossible. In his first week as prime minister, Burnham has rejected the... Read more...