Business & Economy

FIFA World Cup Sell-Off Faces Backlash as Adviser Resigns

FIFA World Cup Sell-Off Faces Backlash as Adviser Resigns

FIFA's controversial proposal to sell a stake in the World Cup has triggered a major governance crisis, with senior adviser Carlos Cordeiro resigni...

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Prison Reform Crisis: Burnham's Pause Threatens Justice System

Prison Reform Crisis: Burnham's Pause Threatens Justice System

Prison reform crisis deepens as Andy Burnham's decision to pause the prisoner release scheme and the resignation of James Timpson expose a governme...

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Diane Abbott and Joani Reid Readmitted as Labour MPs

Diane Abbott and Joani Reid Readmitted as Labour MPs

Diane Abbott and Joani Reid have been readmitted as Labour MPs with the parliamentary whip restored, marking a significant development in UK politi...

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Urban Gardeners Transforming Communities: Green Space Impact

Urban Gardeners Transforming Communities: Green Space Impact

Urban gardeners are transforming communities by turning neglected spaces into thriving green areas that boost wellbeing and biodiversity. This arti...

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UEFA vs FIFA: Fragile United Front Shapes Football's Future

UEFA vs FIFA: Fragile United Front Shapes Football's Future

The UEFA vs FIFA power struggle has reached a critical juncture as Europe's football associations form a rare but fragile united front against Gian...

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Best Books of July 2024: Top Picks from Writers and Readers

Best Books of July 2024: Top Picks from Writers and Readers

Discover the best books of July 2024 as curated from the latest recommendations by renowned writers and avid readers. This month’s list features a ...

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Climate Crisis Devastates Crops: Farmers Struggle to Adapt

Climate Crisis Devastates Crops: Farmers Struggle to Adapt

The climate crisis is devastating crops at an unprecedented speed, leaving farmers like Tim Young and Uyen Do fighting for survival. As record heat...

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Andy Burnham's Flying Start: Can He Sustain Labour's Bounce?

Andy Burnham's Flying Start: Can He Sustain Labour's Bounce?

Andy Burnham has enjoyed a flying start as prime minister, but can he turn this early momentum into sustained success? The first two weeks of his p...

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Gwen John Exhibition Review: Strange Beauties at Modern Two

Gwen John Exhibition Review: Strange Beauties at Modern Two

The Gwen John exhibition 'Strange Beauties' at Modern Two in Edinburgh offers a rare, intimate look at the Welsh painter's quiet genius. This movin...

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BTS Return Sparks US Economic Boom: K-Pop Concerts Drive Spending

BTS Return Sparks US Economic Boom: K-Pop Concerts Drive Spending

BTS's return to the US is sparking an economic boom, as the K-pop superstars' first world tour in four years drives massive fan spending across mul...

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Lime Ebikes Profitability: How Do They Make Money?
Lime Ebikes Profitability: How Do They Make Money?
Lime ebikes and e-scooters have become a common sight in cities worldwide, but how does the micro-mobility company actually make money? A recent share market debut and public financial filings... Leia mais...
Ukraine War Strikes Wildberries Warehouses: New Phase of Deep...
Ukraine War Strikes Wildberries Warehouses: New Phase of Deep...
The Ukraine war has entered a new phase with Ukrainian forces striking two more warehouses of Russian online retailer Wildberries, targeting logistics hubs that supply the Russian military with drone... Leia mais...
Kemi Badenoch's EU Policy Risks Reviving No-Deal Brexit
Kemi Badenoch's EU Policy Risks Reviving No-Deal Brexit
Kemi Badenoch has effectively committed the Conservative Party to a policy of conflict with the European Union. Her recent pronouncements on withdrawing from the European Convention on Human Rights and... Leia mais...
Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026: Preparations Underway
Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026: Preparations Underway
The Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026 are set to begin with a noticeably quieter atmosphere than the city's celebrated 2014 edition. As one merchandise stall worker admitted, sales have been slow,... Leia mais...
UK Environment Secretary Lobbyists Threaten Ecosystems – Will...
UK Environment Secretary Lobbyists Threaten Ecosystems – Will...
The UK environment secretary is constantly besieged by lobbyists who push for policies that harm our natural world. A recent example shows how the outgoing secretary, Emma Reynolds, worked to... Leia mais...
Andy Burnham's Homelessness Pledge: Can He End Rough Sleeping?
Andy Burnham's Homelessness Pledge: Can He End Rough Sleeping?
Andy Burnham has made a bold promise to end homelessness in the UK. With rough sleeping at record highs, his pledge as prime minister raises serious questions. Can he really... Leia mais...
London Safe: Crime Drops 35,000 – Facts Beat Disinformation
London Safe: Crime Drops 35,000 – Facts Beat Disinformation
London remains one of the safest large cities in the world, with 35,000 fewer neighbourhood crimes in the past year alone. Mayor Sadiq Khan's new data refutes the dark blizzard... Leia mais...
Hyperpolitics: Anton Jäger's Book Captivates Left-Wing...
Hyperpolitics: Anton Jäger's Book Captivates Left-Wing...
Hyperpolitics, the groundbreaking book by Anton Jäger, is reshaping left-wing political thought and sparking urgent conversations about modern democracy. As Andy Burnham noted outside Downing Street, the cycle of enthusiasm... Leia mais...
Palestine Action Barrister Prosecution Raises Fears for...
Palestine Action Barrister Prosecution Raises Fears for...
The Palestine Action barrister prosecution of Rajiv Menon KC for contempt of court has sparked outrage, with legal leaders warning it creates a chilling effect on defence lawyers. The case... Leia mais...
Sustainable Forestry in Guatemala: Green Islands Against...
Sustainable Forestry in Guatemala: Green Islands Against...
Sustainable forestry in Guatemala's Maya Biosphere Reserve (MBR) is proving that logging and conservation can coexist. In the heart of Central America, community-managed concessions are turning the tide against rampant... Leia mais...
Trump Leak Investigation: Punishing Reporters, Not Finding...
Trump Leak Investigation: Punishing Reporters, Not Finding...
The Trump administration's leak investigation is using subpoenas to target New York Times reporters, exposing a troubling shift in how the government handles leaks. This isn't about finding leakers—it's about... Leia mais...
New Bank Funded by China Tariffs to Boost US Manufacturing
New Bank Funded by China Tariffs to Boost US Manufacturing
A new bank funded by China tariffs aims to revitalize US manufacturing with $15 billion annually, according to a bill introduced by Democratic lawmakers. The Industrial Bank for American Manufacturing... Leia mais...