Business & Economy

Regional mayors to lead UK economic policy in No 10 North

Regional mayors to lead UK economic policy in No 10 North

Regional mayors are set to take a leading role in the UK’s economic policy as part of a historic power shift under the new prime minister. The revi...

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Trump Tariffs Forced Labor Rationale Sparks Global Confusion

Trump Tariffs Forced Labor Rationale Sparks Global Confusion

Donald Trump's new tariffs imposed under a forced labor rationale have left global allies bewildered and sent shockwaves through financial markets....

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AI Drug Discovery Career Change: How an Online MSc Led to a New

AI Drug Discovery Career Change: How an Online MSc Led to a New

AI drug discovery is transforming the pharmaceutical industry, and professionals with the right skills are in high demand. Rebecca Docherty, a seni...

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Andy Burnham's localist promise clashes with centralizing moves

Andy Burnham's localist promise clashes with centralizing moves

Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, came into office championing localism, but his first week has been marked by a series of centralizin...

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Andy Burnham must convince British people they have it better

Andy Burnham must convince British people they have it better

Andy Burnham now governs a nation of grudging pessimists, but British people have it better than they think. According to the latest Understanding ...

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Record Heat Drives Online Retail Sales to Five-Year High in UK

Record Heat Drives Online Retail Sales to Five-Year High in UK

The record heat in June 2024 drove online retail sales to their highest share of spending in five years, as demand for air conditioners, outdoor pr...

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Volkswagen Job Cuts: 100,000 Loom as Profits Slump in China

Volkswagen Job Cuts: 100,000 Loom as Profits Slump in China

Volkswagen's mass job cuts of up to 100,000 positions loom as the German automaker reports a steep profit fall due to a sales slump in China. This ...

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Trump Imposes Fresh Tariffs on UK, EU, and Dozens of Countries

Trump Imposes Fresh Tariffs on UK, EU, and Dozens of Countries

Donald Trump has imposed fresh tariffs on the UK, EU, and dozens of other trading partners, escalating global trade tensions. The new levies, rangi...

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Andy Burnham's Cabinet: Gender Parity and North-West

Andy Burnham's Cabinet: Gender Parity and North-West

Andy Burnham's cabinet has achieved historic gender parity, with women making up half of the senior ministers for the first time in British politic...

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Amazon Communities Taken Hostage by Organized Crime Surge

Amazon Communities Taken Hostage by Organized Crime Surge

The Amazon communities taken hostage by organized crime groups on the Brazilian-Peruvian border are facing an unprecedented crisis, according to lo...

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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...
Royal Mail Bulk Price Hike: NHS Facing Millions in Extra Costs
Royal Mail Bulk Price Hike: NHS Facing Millions in Extra Costs
Royal Mail's bulk price hike of up to 25% is set to cost the NHS millions of pounds in additional postal expenses. The price increase, effective from October 5, 2025,... Read more...
Security Firm MTC Sees UK Revenue Slump After Contract Loss
Security Firm MTC Sees UK Revenue Slump After Contract Loss
Security firm MTC reported a sharp UK revenue slump after losing the Manston asylum centre contract, yet a new deal could deliver up to £539m. The Management & Training Corporation... Read more...