Business & Economy

Black Stroke Risk Factors Rising Faster: New Study

Black Stroke Risk Factors Rising Faster: New Study

Stroke risk factors including high blood pressure and diabetes are rising faster among Black African and Caribbean populations compared to white pe...

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Christopher Roper Obituary: Businessman and Reuters Correspondent

Christopher Roper Obituary: Businessman and Reuters Correspondent

Christopher Roper, a businessman, publisher, and former Reuters correspondent, has died aged 86. His belief that work should be an adventure define...

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Andy Burnham's First Week: Symbolism and Substance in UK Politics

Andy Burnham's First Week: Symbolism and Substance in UK Politics

Andy Burnham's first week as mayor has been marked by powerful symbolism, but as Polly Toynbee notes, 'Above all, it's the symbolism that matters.'...

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Heatwave Shrinks Soil: UK Rail Disruption Explained

Heatwave Shrinks Soil: UK Rail Disruption Explained

The UK rail network faces more disruption as the heatwave shrinks soil, causing train delays and reduced services across England. Persistent drough...

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Vanished Beef Joint Mystery: A Dog's Tale and More

Vanished Beef Joint Mystery: A Dog's Tale and More

The mystery of the vanished beef joint is a tale that will resonate with any pet owner, especially those with a mischievous dog. It’s a story about...

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Why Migraines Are Often Undiagnosed: Key Facts

Why Migraines Are Often Undiagnosed: Key Facts

Migraines are often undiagnosed in individuals with severe intellectual disabilities or autism, especially those who are non-verbal and cannot comm...

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Chicken Farm Reality: UK Food Production and Environment

Chicken Farm Reality: UK Food Production and Environment

Chicken farms in Britain operate under strict environmental permits, and the reality of food production is far more responsible than critics claim....

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Xabi Alonso Dismisses Welbeck and Henderson Transfer Links

Xabi Alonso Dismisses Welbeck and Henderson Transfer Links

Xabi Alonso refused to confirm Chelsea's interest in veterans Danny Welbeck and Jordan Henderson after his first game in charge, a 6-4 preseason wi...

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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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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...
Social Darwinists to Tech Bros: Book Exposes Fight Against Equality in America
Social Darwinists to Tech Bros: Book Exposes Fight Against Equality in America
Social Darwinists and tech utopians have long fueled the fight against equality in America, as historian Kim Phillips-Fein reveals in her new book Country of Lords. Published amid celebrations of... Lire plus...
Balancing Work and Childcare This Summer? Essential Tips for...
Balancing Work and Childcare This Summer? Essential Tips for...
Balancing work and childcare this summer is a major challenge for many parents, with new research showing that arranging six weeks of holiday childcare can cost up to £1,145 per... Lire plus...
Andy Burnham Cabinet Appointments: Key Ins and Outs
Andy Burnham Cabinet Appointments: Key Ins and Outs
Andy Burnham's first cabinet appointments have been announced, with the new prime minister rewarding loyalists and shaking up the top team. The reshuffle includes a surprise Chancellor pick and a... Lire plus...
AI Drives Tech Workers to Unionize: Key Trends
AI Drives Tech Workers to Unionize: Key Trends
The technology industry, once a fortress resistant to labor unions, is now seeing a wave of AI-driven unionization among tech workers. Facing layoffs, surveillance, and ethical dilemmas, employees at companies... Lire plus...