Business & Economy

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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US Justice Department Dismisses Charges Against California Union

US Justice Department Dismisses Charges Against California Union

The US Justice Department dismissed charges against a California union leader who was arrested during an immigration protest, marking the latest co...

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Corrections: Shell CEO's 60% Pay Rise Was Actually Vesting

Recent corrections from major news outlets highlight the importance of accuracy in reporting. In one case, Shell's CEO pay rise was mistakenly repo...

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Burnham's Plan: Schools to Adapt Curriculum to Local Business

Burnham's Plan: Schools to Adapt Curriculum to Local Business

Andy Burnham has unveiled a bold plan to make schools adapt to local business needs by reshaping curriculums for students aged 14 and above. This d...

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DNC Chair Ken Martin Faces Scrutiny Amid Financial Pressure and

DNC Chair Ken Martin Faces Scrutiny Amid Financial Pressure and

DNC Chair Ken Martin faces mounting scrutiny as the Democratic National Committee grapples with severe financial pressure and deepening internal tu...

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Russia-North Korea Road Bridge Raises Ukraine War Supply Concerns

Russia-North Korea Road Bridge Raises Ukraine War Supply Concerns

The new Russia-North Korea road bridge over the Tumen River is nearing completion, raising fears it will become a covert supply route for the Ukrai...

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Trump Backs Pete Hegseth Amid Iran Tensions: Midterms & Epstein

Trump Backs Pete Hegseth Amid Iran Tensions: Midterms & Epstein

President Donald Trump backs Pete Hegseth amid renewed tensions with Iran, as the administration pushes forward on multiple fronts. This live cover...

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Meta Disregarded Its Own Research on Teen Harm, Tennessee Says

Meta Disregarded Its Own Research on Teen Harm, Tennessee Says

Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, disregarded its own internal research on teen harm, Tennessee lawyers told a jury on Monday. Th...

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Ukraine Drone Expo Attack: Organizer Faces Court Over Deadly

Ukraine Drone Expo Attack: Organizer Faces Court Over Deadly

The disastrous Ukraine drone expo turned into a tragedy when a Russian ballistic missile strike killed at least 11 people, and now the event's orga...

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Train Drivers Consider Strike Action Over Toilet Shortage

Train Drivers Consider Strike Action Over Toilet Shortage

Train drivers in Great Britain are considering strike action after unions reported that basic toilet facilities remain inadequate a year after regu...

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AI Sell-Off Deepens as Chip Stocks Slump in Market Retreat
AI Sell-Off Deepens as Chip Stocks Slump in Market Retreat
The AI sell-off continues to intensify as chip stocks slump amid a broader market retreat, shaking investor confidence across sectors. This downturn comes as major companies like Mercedes-Benz report mixed... Read more...
Trump to Deliver Tribute at Lindsey Graham Funeral Amid Iran
Trump to Deliver Tribute at Lindsey Graham Funeral Amid Iran
Trump is set to deliver a tribute during Lindsey Graham's funeral, a moment that also opens the door for a crucial meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid escalating... Read more...
Badenoch Urges Burnham to Cancel Early Prison Release Scheme
Badenoch Urges Burnham to Cancel Early Prison Release Scheme
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has urged Andy Burnham to cancel the early release scheme for prisoners, sparking a political row over justice and public safety. Speaking at a press conference,... Read more...
Oil Price Slides on US-Iran Pause; AstraZeneca CEO Warns on China
Oil Price Slides on US-Iran Pause; AstraZeneca CEO Warns on China
The oil price slides 6% as a pause in US-Iran hostilities calms fears of a wider conflict. Brent crude dropped below $90 a barrel Monday before settling at $91, easing... Read more...
How a Gopher Job at a Law Firm Taught Me Life Lessons
How a Gopher Job at a Law Firm Taught Me Life Lessons
Have you ever taken a gopher job just to make ends meet? When I was a 21-year-old law student in Canberra, I answered an ad for a 'Gopher' at a... Read more...
Qantas Chairman's Lounge: Alan Joyce Reveals Access Tips
Qantas Chairman's Lounge: Alan Joyce Reveals Access Tips
Qantas Chairman's Lounge access secrets have been revealed by former Qantas CEO Alan Joyce in his new memoir. The lounge, known as Australia's most exclusive club, has long been shrouded... Read more...
Jodrell Bank Observatory Faces Closure After Major Funding Cuts
Jodrell Bank Observatory Faces Closure After Major Funding Cuts
Jodrell Bank Observatory, a global leader in radio astronomy, is facing potential closure after its primary funder, UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), announced it will withdraw support for the e-Merlin... Read more...
Labour Overtakes Reform in Voter Poll for First Time Since 2025
Labour Overtakes Reform in Voter Poll for First Time Since 2025
Labour has overtaken Reform UK in a voter intention poll for the first time since March 2025, driven by Andy Burnham's strong start as prime minister. The weekly tracker by... Read more...
London Families Denied Air Conditioning in Temporary Housing
London Families Denied Air Conditioning in Temporary Housing
London families placed in temporary housing have been denied access to in-built air conditioning, leading to serious health issues and child hospitalizations. The situation at Britannia Point in Colliers Wood... Read more...
Jockey Club Staff Cull Leaves Derby Flat Amid Ascot, Goodwood
Jockey Club Staff Cull Leaves Derby Flat Amid Ascot, Goodwood
The Jockey Club staff cull of up to 30 positions has left the Derby feeling flat, even as Ascot and Goodwood ride high with stellar racing cards. This restructuring under... Read more...
Councils Can Lead Housing Improvements: Learning from the 1970s
Councils Can Lead Housing Improvements: Learning from the 1970s
The idea that councils can lead housing improvements is rooted in effective policy from the 1970s, when local authorities took collective action to address unsafe homes. Today, environmental health officers... Read more...
Labour Overtakes Reform UK in Poll as Andy Burnham Gains Momentum
Labour Overtakes Reform UK in Poll as Andy Burnham Gains Momentum
Labour has overtaken Reform UK in a voter intention poll for the first time in over a year, as Andy Burnham rides the momentum of his first week as prime... Read more...