UK Businesses 'Stuck in Reverse' in October, According to Recent Survey
The figures are worrying reading, as the Bank of England (BoE) prepares for its latest interest rate decision next week.
Amsterdam Sex Workers Protest Planned 'Erotic Centre'
Amsterdam's sex workers Thursday protested against the transfer of their famed red light district to an out-of-town "erotic centre", in what is seen as part of a battle for the city's soul.
UK Inflation Resists Expected Slowdown in September Amid Rising Oil Prices
CPI reported a year-on-year increase of 6.7 per cent, maintaining the same pace as the previous month, contrary to economists' predictions of a dip to 6.6 per cent.
One-Third Of UK Workers Quit Jobs Due To Bad Management
A survey involving 1,000 British workers claimed that one in four British employees had changed jobs at least three times in the last three years.
Tens Of Thousands Rally In UK Cities In Solidarity With Palestinians
Tens of thousands of people rallied Saturday in London and other UK cities at pro-Palestinian demonstrations, amid police warnings that anyone showing support for the militant group Hamas could face arrest.
UK Businesses Ask For Help After Rise In Shoplifting
British businesses are seeking government help as shops suffer an unprecedented number of thefts and violence by criminal gangs, addicts and people struggling with a cost-of-living crisis.
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Pro-Palestine Protests Erupt After Hamas Kidnap, Kill And Rape Israeli Nationals
Israel has formally declared war on Hamas after the Palestinian Islamist group invaded the nation by land, sea and air. While world leaders try to de-escalate the conflict, the Lebanon-based Hezbollah has agreed to back Hamas.
Anguished Israelis Seek Missing Relatives After Hamas Attack
Dozens of distraught Israeli families scrambled for information on missing loved ones Sunday, a day after Palestinian militants unleashed a surprise attack and forced hostages, some of them bloodied, back to Gaza.
UK Film and TV Crews Stage 'Crew Call for Change' Protest At the London Film Festival
BritCrewStories called the UK film and TV crews to join the strikes in the US by staging a red carpet demonstration at the London Film Festival.
Conservative Party Conference Overshadowed by HS2 Rumours
Chairman Jeremy Hunt has already signed off on "reallocating" money from HS2's northern leg to other transport projects, according to reports.
How Remote Working Is Negatively Affecting Gen Z
Gen Z is speaking out against experiencing loneliness and a lack of motivation due to the detrimental effects of remote working.
Minister of State Helen Whately Addresses the Challenges in the British Healthcare System
Whately shed light on the prevailing tendency to focus on acute hospital performance, A&E waits and discharge into social care during media rounds, neglecting the broader perspective of healthcare.
UK Government Approves £8 Billion Rosebank Development to Boost Energy Security and Economy
The approval of the Rosebank development follows an extensive regulatory process, including a detailed environmental impact assessment and public consultation. All new projects, including Rosebank, align with the natural decline of the North Sea basin.
Impact of NHS Strikes in England: Over 1 Million Appointments and Operations Rescheduled
Over the past 10 months, the National Health Service (NHS) in England has been grappling with a series of strikes by consultants and junior doctors, which have caused significant disruptions to patient care.
SAG-AFTRA Members Vote to Authorise Strike Against Video Game Companies
The near-unanimous decision from the guild members will potentially suspend performance work for video games currently in development.
WGA and AMPTP Agreement Ends 146-Day Hollywood Strike
Leaders of the WGA will convene on Tuesday to ratify the tentative agreement that will potentially lift the five-month strike.
Massive Airport Chaos Warning To Anyone Flying To Spain In Next 5 Months
Spain is one of the most popular travel destinations among UK travellers.
Torture Death And Chaos Continues In Afghanistan
The UN has recorded a series of events conducted by the Taliban against both men and women in Afghanistan, including beatings, imprisonment and executions.
UK Inflation In Surprise Drop To 18-month Low
British inflation unexpectedly slowed in August, data showed Wednesday, hitting an 18-month low and sparking hope this week's widely-forecast interest rate hike by the Bank of England could be its last for now.
Government Proposes Strike Laws As NHS Staff Continue Demands For Fair Pay And Working Conditions
The ongoing dispute between NHS staff in England and the government has taken a new turn as the health secretary, Steve Barclay, accused healthcare professionals of planning "politically timed" industrial action.
NHS Plan Historic Double Strike As Workers Continue Call For Better Wages And Fairer Work Hours
After several NHS workers rejected the government's pay rise offer, the industrial strike action has reached new levels, with many NHS workers criticising the government for repeatedly failing to meet their demands.
Rail drivers' strike action to coincide with Conservative party conference
The train drivers' union, Aslef announced members will walk out on Saturday 30 September and Wednesday 4 October, as an 18-month-long dispute continues to simmer.
Waitrose and Aldi cut more prices as Britain's food inflation picture improves
Grocery price inflation has fallen to its lowest level for more than a year, causing major supermarkets to slash prices.
Experts predict the Bank of England will raise interest rates a final time from 5.25% to 5.5%
Initial GDP figures for July show a fall of 0.5 per cent, a worse performance than expected by economists, increasing the fears of a "mild recession".
Jimmy Fallon says sorry and feels 'so bad' for creating a 'toxic workplace' on The Tonight Show
Jimmy Fallon says "l feel so bad I can't even tell you", in an apology on Zoom after allegations of "erratic behaviour" on The Tonight Show.
Great Wall of China suffers damage beyond repair; two workers arrested
A man and a woman have been arrested for digging a hole in the Great Wall.
British film and television crews urge government to step in with financial support amid Hollywood strikes
From actors and writers striking in Hollywood, British film and television crews have less work, with productions such as Deadpool 3 shutting down in Britain.
The Philippines declares war on modern slavery and sexual exploitation
Reports show that around 859,000 people in the Philippines are bound by modern slavery. The British Embassy in Manila is supporting the government's crackdown by calling for project bids.
Spain travel warning as country introduces strict border control
A diplomatic row has erupted between Spain and Gibraltor.