Business & Economy

Jodrell Bank Observatory Faces Closure After Funding Cut

Jodrell Bank Observatory Faces Closure After Funding Cut

The Jodrell Bank Observatory is facing closure after its major funder, UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), slashed support for the e-Merlin network,...

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Labour overtakes Reform in voter poll for first time since March

Labour overtakes Reform in voter poll for first time since March

In a significant political shift, Labour has overtaken Reform UK in a voter intention poll for the first time since March 2025, as Prime Minister A...

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Why Customers Don't Prefer AI Chatbots for Customer Service

Why Customers Don't Prefer AI Chatbots for Customer Service

Artificial intelligence chatbots are often touted as a preferred customer service option, but the reality is different. According to a recent lette...

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Burnham Appoints Socialist Campaign Group Members to Government

Burnham Appoints Socialist Campaign Group Members to Government

Andy Burnham has appointed three new ministerial aides from Labour’s most leftwing faction, marking the first time members of the Socialist Campaig...

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Private Equity Targets London’s FTSE 100: DCC Energy Takeover

Private Equity Targets London’s FTSE 100: DCC Energy Takeover

Private equity is tightening its grip on London’s FTSE 100 as DCC Energy becomes the fifth member of the index to agree a takeover in 2024 alone. T...

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Hull Funeral Director Betrayed Trust on 'Industrial Scale', Court

Hull Funeral Director Betrayed Trust on 'Industrial Scale', Court

The Hull funeral director who broke families' trust on an “almost industrial scale” has pleaded guilty to 67 offences, including preventing lawful ...

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Cracker Barrel CEO Julie Masino Steps Down After Logo Backlash

Cracker Barrel CEO Julie Masino Steps Down After Logo Backlash

Cracker Barrel CEO Julie Masino is stepping down after the restaurant chain faced intense backlash over its updated logo, igniting a political fire...

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Burnham's Ukraine Gambit: A Symbolic Start for Inward-Looking PM

Burnham's Ukraine Gambit: A Symbolic Start for Inward-Looking PM

Burnham's Ukraine gambit marked a symbolic first meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, signaling continuity in UK support while the new prime minister ...

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Industrial Chicken Farming Spreads Diarrhoea Bacteria, Study

Industrial Chicken Farming Spreads Diarrhoea Bacteria, Study

Industrial chicken farming is accelerating the spread of campylobacter, the world's most common bacterial cause of diarrhoea, according to a new st...

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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, placing her at the forefront of Labour’s campaign to win t...

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Burnham Taps Socialist Campaign Group for Government Roles
Burnham Taps Socialist Campaign Group for Government Roles
Andy Burnham has appointed three new ministerial aides from Labour’s most leftwing faction, the Socialist Campaign Group, marking the first time members of that group have been part of the... Leer más...
Oil Prices Fall as US Pauses Strikes on Iran, Easing Strait of
Oil Prices Fall as US Pauses Strikes on Iran, Easing Strait of
Oil prices have fallen 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... Leer más...
Cracker Barrel CEO Julie Masino Steps Down After Logo Backlash
Cracker Barrel CEO Julie Masino Steps Down After Logo Backlash
Cracker Barrel CEO Julie Masino is stepping down after a year marked by a massive logo backlash that engulfed the iconic American chain in political firestorm. The controversy erupted when... Leer más...
Burnham's Ukraine Gambit: Symbolic Start for Inward-Looking PM
Burnham's Ukraine Gambit: Symbolic Start for Inward-Looking PM
Andy Burnham's Ukraine gambit marks a symbolic start for the new Prime Minister as he balances international commitments with a clear inward-looking agenda. Within just seven days of taking office,... Leer más...
Industrial Chicken Farming Fuels Diarrhoea Bacteria Spread
Industrial Chicken Farming Fuels Diarrhoea Bacteria Spread
Industrial chicken farming is accelerating the spread of campylobacter, the world’s most common bacterial cause of diarrhoea, according to a new study. Researchers found that intensive poultry operations create a... Leer más...
Justice Department drops charges against California union leader
Justice Department drops charges against California union leader
The US Justice Department dismissed charges against California union leader David Huerta, marking a significant reversal in a case that had drawn national attention. Huerta, president of SEIU United Service... Leer más...
FIFA President Infantino Called to Testify Over Trump Ties
FIFA President Infantino Called to Testify Over Trump Ties
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has been called to appear before Congress as part of an investigation into ties between soccer's governing body and former President Donald Trump. House Judiciary Committee... Leer más...
Andy Burnham appoints Bridget Phillipson as Labour Party chair
Andy Burnham appoints Bridget Phillipson as Labour Party chair
In a significant move, Andy Burnham appoints Bridget Phillipson as Labour Party chair, placing her at the forefront of the party’s campaign to win the next general election. The former... Leer más...
Schools to Adapt Teaching to Local Business Needs: Burnham Plan
Schools to Adapt Teaching to Local Business Needs: Burnham Plan
Schools to adapt teaching to local business needs is the core of Andy Burnham's new devolution plan aimed at tackling youth unemployment. The initiative, based on the Greater Manchester baccalaureate,... Leer más...
Russia and North Korea's Road Bridge Raises Ukraine War Concerns
Russia and North Korea's Road Bridge Raises Ukraine War Concerns
The Russia and North Korea road bridge over the Tumen River is raising serious concerns as a potential stealth supply route for the Ukraine war, according to a new investigation... Leer más...
Trump backs Pete Hegseth amid Iran tensions – key updates
Trump backs Pete Hegseth amid Iran tensions – key updates
Trump's decision to back Pete Hegseth comes amid renewed tensions with Iran, as the administration pushes forward with key policies affecting the midterm elections. Here are the day's biggest developments... Leer más...
Ukraine War: Drone Expo Organizer Faces Court After Deadly Attack
Ukraine War: Drone Expo Organizer Faces Court After Deadly Attack
The Ukraine war drone expo disaster has led to a Kyiv court appearance for organizer Vasyl Goncharuk, who faces negligence charges after a Russian ballistic missile strike killed at least... Leer más...