Business & Economy

Hyperpolitics and the Left: How to Rebuild Worker Power

Hyperpolitics and the Left: How to Rebuild Worker Power

Hyperpolitics is reshaping how the left organizes, and trade unions must adapt to this new reality to rebuild worker power. In an era where traditi...

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Portrait of a City Review: Master Photographers Capture US Urban

Portrait of a City Review: Master Photographers Capture US Urban

The Portrait of a City exhibition at Dulwich Picture Gallery offers a gripping journey through 20th-century American urban photography, capturing t...

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LPO/Gardner Review: Squirrels, Shepherdesses, and a Storm

LPO/Gardner Review: Squirrels, Shepherdesses, and a Storm

The LPO/Gardner review captures a concert that traversed from Norwegian forests to Bavarian Alps, featuring Kristine Tjøgersen's Between Trees, Can...

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Youth Work Support: McFadden Announces £4,500 Apprenticeship

Youth Work Support: McFadden Announces £4,500 Apprenticeship

Young people will be expected to engage with new work support, as Pat McFadden unveils a £4,500 apprenticeship bursary to help families. This initi...

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Ian McDonald Obituary: Caribbean Literary Icon Dies at 93

Ian McDonald Obituary: Caribbean Literary Icon Dies at 93

Ian McDonald, the celebrated Caribbean author and poet, has died at the age of 93, leaving behind a literary legacy that includes the classic novel...

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Fifa $20bn World Cup Rights Sale Sparks Backlash

Fifa $20bn World Cup Rights Sale Sparks Backlash

Fifa's controversial plan to sell commercial rights to its tournaments, including the World Cup, for $20bn has triggered a fierce backlash from Uef...

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Wrexham Face Liverpool: Premier League Dream Alive Despite

Wrexham Face Liverpool: Premier League Dream Alive Despite

Wrexham face Liverpool in a high-profile pre-season friendly, yet their ultimate goal remains a Premier League place despite last season's playoff ...

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French Navy Warning Shots Near UK MP: Channel Incident Explained

French Navy Warning Shots Near UK MP: Channel Incident Explained

The French navy warning shots near UK MP Chris Philp in the Channel have sparked diplomatic questions and public intrigue. This incident, which occ...

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Moore's Scandinavia Wins Goodwood Cup Amid Loose Horse Chaos

Moore's Scandinavia Wins Goodwood Cup Amid Loose Horse Chaos

The Goodwood Cup witnessed a dramatic victory as Scandinavia, ridden by Ryan Moore, triumphed despite a loose horse causing chaos. The Group One ra...

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Don MacRaild Obituary: Historian's Legacy and Impact

Don MacRaild Obituary: Historian's Legacy and Impact

Don MacRaild, a distinguished historian known for his groundbreaking research on Irish migration and labor history, has passed away suddenly at the...

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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... Lire plus...
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.... Lire plus...
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... Lire plus...
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... Lire plus...
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... Lire plus...
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.... Lire plus...
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... Lire plus...
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... Lire plus...
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,... Lire plus...
Healthy Diet Too Expensive: UN Report Finds 1 in 3 Can't Afford It
Healthy Diet Too Expensive: UN Report Finds 1 in 3 Can't Afford It
A healthy diet is now too expensive for one in three people worldwide, according to a new UN report that highlights the deepening crisis of food affordability. The 2026 State... Lire plus...
Andy Burnham Becomes UK PM: Challenges and Global Reactions
Andy Burnham Becomes UK PM: Challenges and Global Reactions
Andy Burnham has entered 10 Downing Street as Britain’s seventh prime minister in a decade, drawing warm congratulations from world leaders but also intense scrutiny over the monumental challenges awaiting... Lire plus...
UK Borrowing Falls Less Than Expected: Healey's Buffer Plan
UK Borrowing Falls Less Than Expected: Healey's Buffer Plan
UK borrowing fell to £16bn in June, well below City forecasts, giving Chancellor John Healey room to announce a VAT cut on household electricity bills as part of a plan... Lire plus...