Business & Economy

Trump Imposes New Tariffs on UK, EU, and Dozens of Countries

Trump Imposes New Tariffs on UK, EU, and Dozens of Countries

President Donald Trump has imposed a fresh round of tariffs on the UK, EU, and over 80 countries, replacing a 10% global duty ruled illegal by the ...

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Urgent Need for MP Staff Security After Physical Attacks

Urgent Need for MP Staff Security After Physical Attacks

The urgent need for MP staff security has become critical after a survey revealed 78% of MPs' staff received threatening communications, with nearl...

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Burnham's £100m Business Rates Giveaway: What Pubs Think

Burnham's £100m Business Rates Giveaway: What Pubs Think

Andy Burnham's £100m business rates giveaway for pubs, clubs, and live music venues aims to support the high street. But what do pub owners really ...

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Trump's Plan to Dismantle the ICC Could Be His Most Chilling Move

Trump's Plan to Dismantle the ICC Could Be His Most Chilling Move

Donald Trump's plan to dismantle the International Criminal Court (ICC) represents a direct assault on the international rules-based order. The Sta...

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Regional Mayors Gain Key Roles in UK Economic Policy Shifts

Regional Mayors Gain Key Roles in UK Economic Policy Shifts

Regional mayors are set to take a leading role in the UK’s economic policy, marking a historic shift in how the country is governed. This move, spe...

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Trump Forced Labour Tariffs Spark Global Market Turmoil

Trump Forced Labour Tariffs Spark Global Market Turmoil

Donald Trump's forced labour tariffs have sent shockwaves through global financial markets, leaving investors and trading partners bewildered. The ...

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Andy Burnham's 'Mayor of Everywhere' Act Undermines Localism

Andy Burnham's 'Mayor of Everywhere' Act Undermines Localism

Andy Burnham has claimed to be a champion of localism, yet his first week in office was marked by a series of top-down interventions that contradic...

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Online MSc in AI Leads to Drug Discovery Career Change

Online MSc in AI Leads to Drug Discovery Career Change

An online MSc helped Rebecca Docherty transition from chemistry to AI drug discovery. Every morning, she logs on from near Edinburgh to write code ...

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Record Heat Drives Online Retail Sales to Five-Year High

Record Heat Drives Online Retail Sales to Five-Year High

Record heat in Great Britain drove online retail sales to their highest share of spending in five years last month, according to the Office for Nat...

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British Public Pessimism: Can Andy Burnham Restore Trust?

British Public Pessimism: Can Andy Burnham Restore Trust?

The latest Ipsos survey reveals a deep British public pessimism that new Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham must confront. Over half a century o...

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Rugby Concussion Case: Crucial Week Key Questions Answered
Rugby Concussion Case: Crucial Week Key Questions Answered
Rugby's landmark concussion case enters a crucial week this week, with hundreds of former players seeking justice for brain injuries allegedly caused by their careers. The legal battle against rugby's... Leia mais...
Andy Burnham's Homelessness Promise: Can He Really End Rough
Andy Burnham's Homelessness Promise: Can He Really End Rough
Andy Burnham has repeatedly promised to end homelessness and rough sleeping, first in Greater Manchester and now for the whole of England. But nearly a decade after his initial pledge,... Leia mais...
Americans View Politics as Greatest Threat to Safety, Study Finds
Americans View Politics as Greatest Threat to Safety, Study Finds
According to a new global survey, Americans now view politics as the greatest threat to their personal safety at a rate 10 times higher than the rest of the world.... Leia mais...
Wetherspoon Issues Fourth Profit Warning in Seven Months
Wetherspoon Issues Fourth Profit Warning in Seven Months
JD Wetherspoon has issued its fourth profit warning in seven months, blaming worse-than-expected sales despite the World Cup and rising costs for food, workers, energy, and property taxes. The pub... Leia mais...
Michelin-starred restaurant owner faces jail over ant dessert
Michelin-starred restaurant owner faces jail over ant dessert
A Michelin-starred restaurant owner in South Korea is facing a potential one-year prison sentence for serving an ant dessert that violated the country's food safety laws. Prosecutors have requested the... Leia mais...
Ultra-Processed Food Lawsuits: How Companies Fight Health Rules
Ultra-Processed Food Lawsuits: How Companies Fight Health Rules
The world's biggest ultra-processed food companies have filed scores of lawsuits challenging government policies that tackle junk diets, revealing a pattern of legal obstruction aimed at preserving profits. These ultra-processed... Leia mais...
Indian Parliament Shutdown Over Cockroach Protest Demands
Indian Parliament Shutdown Over Cockroach Protest Demands
The Indian parliament shutdown over cockroach protests marks a dramatic escalation in youth-led political action. Opposition parties, led by Rahul Gandhi's Congress party, demanded the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra... Leia mais...
Lloyd's Ex-CEO Breached Compliance Rules Over Close Relationship
Lloyd's Ex-CEO Breached Compliance Rules Over Close Relationship
Lloyd's of London's ex-CEO John Neal breached compliance rules by failing to disclose a close relationship with a female colleague, according to a recent investigation by the Council of Lloyd's.... Leia mais...
Jeff Bezos in Talks to Join Consortium for 30% Liverpool Stake
Jeff Bezos in Talks to Join Consortium for 30% Liverpool Stake
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has held talks about joining the consortium seeking to buy 30% of Liverpool FC. The group, led by former Queens Park Rangers co‑owner Amit Bhatia, has... Leia mais...
Dodgers Fans Conflicted Over Team's Ties to Trump Immigration
Dodgers Fans Conflicted Over Team's Ties to Trump Immigration
The Dodgers fans conflicted about their team's ties to Trump immigration policies and the Geo Group detention centers highlight a painful rift between the franchise and its Latino immigrant fanbase.... Leia mais...
Dying American Democracy: Three Speeches That Sealed Its Fate
Dying American Democracy: Three Speeches That Sealed Its Fate
The presumption that US elections are legitimate died last week in Washington, marking a dying American democracy that suffered three wounds in a single day. This article examines the speeches... Leia mais...
Jessica Morgan Named Tate Director Despite Big Pay Cut
Jessica Morgan Named Tate Director Despite Big Pay Cut
Jessica Morgan has been named the new director of Tate, accepting a substantial pay cut to return to the iconic arts institution. The former Dia Art Foundation leader will guide... Leia mais...