Business & Economy

Qantas Tests Ultra Long-Range Airbus A350 Direct to Melbourne

Qantas Tests Ultra Long-Range Airbus A350 Direct to Melbourne

Qantas's new ultra long-range Airbus A350-1000ULR has successfully completed a 19-hour test flight from Toulouse, France to Melbourne, Australia, m...

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Pentagon Removes Four Fallen Soldiers from Casualty List

Pentagon Removes Four Fallen Soldiers from Casualty List

The Pentagon has removed four service members from its official casualty list for the Iran war, sparking controversy over transparency and accuracy...

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Trump's New Tariffs Draw Democratic Criticism as 'End-Run' Around

Trump's New Tariffs Draw Democratic Criticism as 'End-Run' Around

President Trump's new tariffs on over 80 countries have drawn sharp criticism from Democrats, who label the move an 'end-run around the Supreme Cou...

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Trump's New Tariffs on 80+ Countries: What You Need to Know

Trump's New Tariffs on 80+ Countries: What You Need to Know

The Trump administration has issued a fresh wave of Trump tariffs on more than 80 countries, with rates of 10% or 12.5%, set to take effect Friday ...

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Ireland Urges Germany Over Pro-Palestinian Activist Trial

Ireland Urges Germany Over Pro-Palestinian Activist Trial

Ireland is urging Germany to address the harsh detention conditions of a pro-Palestinian activist on trial in Stuttgart, as a cross-party delegatio...

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Burnham Bounce Boosts UK Consumer Confidence by 6 Points in July

Burnham Bounce Boosts UK Consumer Confidence by 6 Points in July

The UK consumer confidence index jumped by six points in July, marking its biggest monthly rise in nearly three years, driven by what data firm GfK...

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Burnham's £100m Rates Giveaway: What It Means for Pubs

Burnham's £100m Rates Giveaway: What It Means for Pubs

Andy Burnham's £100m business rates giveaway for pubs, clubs and live music venues aims to support the high street. This 20% reduction in rates com...

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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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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,... Lire plus...
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... Lire plus...
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... Lire plus...
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... Lire plus...
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... Lire plus...
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,... Lire plus...
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... Lire plus...
Britain's Broken Promise to Hongkongers: BN(O) Visa Betrayal
Britain's Broken Promise to Hongkongers: BN(O) Visa Betrayal
The British government's promise to protect Hongkongers from Chinese repression is under threat as the BN(O) visa scheme faces new obstacles. Despite granting over 230,000 visas, recent immigration decisions cast... Lire plus...
Andy Burnham’s First Week as PM: Bus Fares, VAT, Business Rates
Andy Burnham’s First Week as PM: Bus Fares, VAT, Business Rates
Andy Burnham’s first week as prime minister has been marked by a flurry of policy announcements aimed at tackling the cost of living crisis. From re-introducing a £2 cap on... Lire plus...
AI Sell-Off Deepens as Chip Stocks Dive on China Concerns
AI Sell-Off Deepens as Chip Stocks Dive on China Concerns
The AI sell-off has intensified as investors flee chip stocks, driving South Korea’s Kospi index to a three-month low. Semiconductor giants SK Hynix and Samsung plunged over 10%, and Nvidia... Lire plus...
Unilever Warns of Price Rises Amid Growing Costs – Impact on
Unilever Warns of Price Rises Amid Growing Costs – Impact on
Unilever has warned it will push through further price rises over the coming months, as the Marmite, Dove and Hellmann’s owner tries to recoup its own growing costs. The Anglo-Dutch... Lire plus...
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... Lire plus...