Business & Economy

Excessive Online Time Linked to Stress and Worse Mood: Study

Excessive Online Time Linked to Stress and Worse Mood: Study

Excessive online time is linked to higher stress levels and worse mood, according to a new study published in PLOS One. Researchers at the Universi...

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Parliamentary Watchdog Declines Inquiry into Richard Tice's

Parliamentary Watchdog Declines Inquiry into Richard Tice's

The parliamentary watchdog has declined to investigate a complaint against Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice over an undeclared loan of nearly £...

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Wildfires Kill Three Greek Firefighters in Crete and Mainland

Wildfires Kill Three Greek Firefighters in Crete and Mainland

The recent wildfires in Greece have tragically killed three firefighters as blazes rage across Crete and the mainland, highlighting the dangerous c...

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Uefa Emergency Meeting: Opposition to FIFA's Plan Hardens

Uefa Emergency Meeting: Opposition to FIFA's Plan Hardens

The Uefa emergency meeting convened on Thursday as opposition to FIFA's controversial plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors con...

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Hackers Steal Sensitive Data from UK Education and Police

Hackers Steal Sensitive Data from UK Education and Police

A cyberattack on the UK Department for Education and a police database has exposed more than 740,000 pieces of sensitive data, including names, ema...

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Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady Amid Inflation Concerns

Fed Holds Interest Rates Steady Amid Inflation Concerns

The Fed holds interest rates steady in a divided vote, reflecting ongoing inflation pressures and political tension. The US Federal Reserve's Feder...

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Trident Renewal: Defence Spending Creates 18,000 UK Jobs by 2030

Trident Renewal: Defence Spending Creates 18,000 UK Jobs by 2030

Trident renewal and defence spending are at the forefront of Andy Burnham’s plan to reindustrialise Britain, with a new phase of contracts worth £8...

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Todd Blanche's AG Nomination in Jeopardy After Vote Postponed

Todd Blanche's AG Nomination in Jeopardy After Vote Postponed

Todd Blanche, President Trump’s pick for US attorney general, saw his nomination hit a major roadblock after the Senate Judiciary Committee postpon...

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WSL Brings Back Sunday Evening Kick-offs After Ratings Dip

WSL Brings Back Sunday Evening Kick-offs After Ratings Dip

The Women's Super League (WSL) is bringing back Sunday evening kick-offs after indifferent viewing figures last season, signaling a strategic shift...

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Ukraine F-16 Crashes: Pilot Safe After Intercepting Russian

Ukraine F-16 Crashes: Pilot Safe After Intercepting Russian

The Ukraine F-16 crash occurred during a frontline mission intercepting Russian airborne targets, with the pilot ejecting safely, Ukraine’s air for...

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Andy Burnham's EU Reset: Impact on UK Economy
Andy Burnham's EU Reset: Impact on UK Economy
Andy Burnham’s rise as UK prime minister signals a potential reset in relations with the European Union, offering a new chapter for Britain’s post-Brexit economy. As the seventh PM since... Leer más...
Petrol Theft Crisis: How One Garage Owner Fights Fuel Runners
Petrol Theft Crisis: How One Garage Owner Fights Fuel Runners
The petrol theft scandal is spiraling out of control, and garage owners like Shailesh Parekh are struggling to stop it. At his Birmingham forecourt, fill-and-dash incidents have become a daily... Leer más...
Wealth Tax on UK Super-Rich Could Generate £10bn Yearly
Wealth Tax on UK Super-Rich Could Generate £10bn Yearly
Wealth tax proposals targeting the UK’s super-rich households could generate £10bn a year, according to a new study. The analysis, led by economists Gabriel Zucman and Ben Tippet, recommends a... Leer más...
Andy Burnham's First Day as UK PM: Key Insights
Andy Burnham's First Day as UK PM: Key Insights
Andy Burnham became UK prime minister on Monday, and his first day was marked by ceremony, a surprise cabinet pick, and a bold pledge to be a “circuit breaker for... Leer más...
Electric Flying Taxi Nears UK Military Deal in 2029 Launch Plan
Electric Flying Taxi Nears UK Military Deal in 2029 Launch Plan
The concept of an electric flying taxi is closer to reality as UK military officials express interest in Vertical Aerospace’s eVTOL aircraft, with a 2029 launch plan now in sight.... Leer más...
Gambling Regulation Under New Government: Horse Racing Fears
Gambling Regulation Under New Government: Horse Racing Fears
The new government under Andy Burnham may bring tighter gambling regulation that threatens the horse racing industry. With a Labour administration taking office, the sport faces uncertainty over affordability checks... Leer más...
Nine cuts 30 jobs at Age and SMH due to extreme AI disruption
Nine cuts 30 jobs at Age and SMH due to extreme AI disruption
AI disruption has forced Nine Entertainment, Australia’s largest media company, to cut 30 newsroom jobs at The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age. Managing director of publishing Tory Maguire told... Leer más...
JP Morgan Boss Warns Burnham: Bank Tax Could Risk UK...
JP Morgan Boss Warns Burnham: Bank Tax Could Risk UK...
JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon has warned Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham that raising taxes on banks could have severe consequences for the UK, including scrapping plans for a £3bn... Leer más...
UK Job Vacancies Drop as Burnham Targets Living Standards
UK Job Vacancies Drop as Burnham Targets Living Standards
The latest official figures show that UK job vacancies fell to 712,000 in the three months to May, highlighting a fragile labour market as Andy Burnham targets higher living standards.... Leer más...
Cost of Living Crisis: Andy Burnham Urges Urgent Action by...
Cost of Living Crisis: Andy Burnham Urges Urgent Action by...
The cost of living crisis in the UK demands urgent action, as Andy Burnham has pressed Chancellor John Healey to deliver meaningful relief for struggling households. With household incomes set... Leer más...
Defence Shares Rise as Andy Burnham Appoints John Healey...
Defence Shares Rise as Andy Burnham Appoints John Healey...
Defence shares have surged after Andy Burnham appointed John Healey as chancellor, sparking investor optimism over increased military spending. Babcock International rose 7%, BAE Systems gained 3%, and Rolls-Royce climbed... Leer más...
Mitie Takeover: £3.1bn OCS Deal Reflects London Market...
Mitie Takeover: £3.1bn OCS Deal Reflects London Market...
The Mitie takeover by private-equity backed OCS Group for £3.1bn marks a significant blow to the London stock market, as another prominent UK-listed company prepares to go private. The deal,... Leer más...