Top 10 Countries With The Most Prescribed Anti-Depressants: Did Yours Make The List?
Our World in Data studied the number of anti-depressant prescriptions given out in 22 countries across the globe.
Elon Musk-Led Neuralink Faces Expert Scrutiny Over Transparency In Brain Implant Trials
Neuralink received approval in September to begin testing its brain implant's ability to restore computer control for individuals with paralysis.
IEA Warns On Plummeting Oil Stocks
The International Energy Agency warned Thursday of plummeting oil stocks even as global growth in demand loses momentum.
Starmer Denies Plan for Toothbrushing In Schools Is 'Nanny State' Politics
According to Labour analysis, British children are falling behind their international counterparts when it comes to poor health outcomes.
Retailers to Shoulder E-Waste Recycling Costs for Consumers in the UK Starting 2026
The implementation of these measures is expected to alleviate the burden on taxpayers while fostering a more sustainable approach to e-waste disposal.
Binge Drinking Brits Will Be Able To Buy Pints Of Wine In 2024
After a report named British women as "unattractive" for being the world's biggest binge drinkers, the government announced that pint-sized bottles of wine will be hitting Britain's shelves and pubs.
US Multinationals Accused of Underpaying £5.6 Billion in UK Taxes
US multinational companies contribute almost half of the total underpaid tax from foreign companies to the UK treasury.
Global Stocks Mixed As OECD Warns Of Middle East Conflict Risk
Oil prices rose again Wednesday following a report of possible additional output cuts by exporters as the OECD pared back its global growth forecast and warned of an economic hit from the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Central Banks Risk Tipping UK and Other Developed Countries Into Recession
The report highlights the risk of a vicious cycle, where low interest rates fail to stimulate meaningful economic growth and cause a recession.
The UK Announces £2 Billion Investment In Automotive Industry
British Finance Minister Jeremy Hunt said the UK will invest £4.5 billion in key manufacturing sectors, including automobiles and green industries.
COP28 President 'Cautiously Optimistic' On Success Of Key Climate Conference
The UAE's Sultan Al Jaber, the president of the forthcoming UN climate conference in Dubai, is "cautiously optimistic" that the pivotal talks will be successful, he told AFP in an interview on Saturday.
Report Says British Women Are The World's Biggest Binge Drinkers
A recent OECD report has left British women labelled as "unattractive" for being the biggest binge drinkers – compared to women in other countries.
IRS Says Microsoft Owes $29 Bn In Unpaid US Taxes
The US Internal Revenue Service is asking that Microsoft pay a whopping $29 billion in unpaid taxes from 2004 to 2013, the company said in an official filing on Wednesday.
OPEC Sees No Peak In Global Oil Demand On The Horizon
Despite mounting efforts to limit climate change, the OPEC oil cartel said Monday it expects demand for crude to continue to grow for the next two decades.
Stocks Diverge As Oil Touches 10-month High
Global stocks were mixed Tuesday ahead of a Federal Reserve decision as oil prices reached fresh multi-month peaks before pulling back.
Pakistani woman stoned to death for alleged adultery
A woman in Pakistan was allegedly stoned to death by her own family members, including her husband, for committing adultery.
Global experts set to gather at Bletchley Park for UK AI Safety Summit in November
The British High Commission announced that the summit is scheduled to take place from November 1st to 2nd and will aim to address critical concerns related to the development of artificial intelligence.
How can data analytics drive decision-making and growth for British e-retail SMEs?
With a majority of retail stores going digital, businesses are faced with a large volume of data – and data analytics is providing evidence for SMEs to make educated decisions.
Recent data reveals UK leads G7 nations in April export growth
UK outperformed other G7 nations' export growth in April with a 5.86 per cent increase to over $38 billion, surpassing Japan's 2.52 per cent gain, according to ParcelHero.
Swiss voters approve global minimum corporate tax, climate goals
Voters in Switzerland on Sunday approved the introduction of a global minimum tax on businesses and a climate law that aims to cut fossil fuel use and reach zero emissions by 2050, public broadcaster SRF reported.
May data shows vacancy growth is slowing slightly, yet British skills gap is still hindering economic recovery
Vacancy growth is at its lowest since early 2021, but employers still cannot find qualified staff – especially as wage growth continues, albeit more slowly.
UK takes the lead in ensuring safe and responsible AI development
Explore the UK's pioneering role in AI safety as it hosts the first global summit, driving international collaboration and responsible development of transformative technologies.
OECD Ministerial Council Meeting plans to tackle the world's most pressing challenges
Britain's Technology Secretary has today chaired international talks on the future of technological development.
Widespread sale of counterfeit goods thrives on social media and e-commerce platforms, study reveals
Corsearch's landmark whitepaper, 'Three Strike and Out', exposes the alarming prevalence of counterfeit products on social media and e-commerce platforms.
Export Dilemma: How British SMEs can navigate international trade
As British SMEs recover from the effects Covid-19, and other economic struggles, they navigate potential markets by engaging in international trade
Crises from Ukraine to banking await G7 finance ministers
EU officials are already discussing halting exports of sensitive technologies to eight Chinese companies over suspicions they are selling them to Moscow.
The changing landscape, trends and insights of UK SMEs
As UK economic dynamics continue to evolve, British SMEs are positioning themselves for long-term success with a digital presence, AI, and other emerging trends.
International Development Minister launches new 'UK Development Brand'
The International Development Secretary Andrew Mitchell has delivered a key speech at Chatham House outlining the future of Britain's approach to international development.
French police clash with black-clad anarchists during May Day rallies
French police clashed with hundreds of black-clad anarchists in Paris and other cities during union-led protests against President Emmanuel Macron's increase in the retirement age, as workers staged Labour Day rallies across Europe.
G7 pledges to quit fossil fuels faster, but no new deadline
Britain and France had suggested a new goal of ending "unabated" coal power -- which does not take steps to offset emissions -- in G7 power grids this decade.