S&P 500 Flirts With 5,000 Points While Oil Prices Rally
The S&P 500 flirted with a landmark new peak Thursday, but finished just shy of 5,000 points, while oil prices shot higher on worries about the Middle East.
UK Takeaway Restaurant Loses Trademark Fight To Elon Musk's Tesla
Tesla sought broader trademark protection in the UK, including food and drink categories like pop-up, self-service, and takeout restaurants.
New AI Regulation White Paper Talks of Preparing the UK Economy for Future AI Risks
A new AI regulation white paper has called for strict changes AI regulatory framework including supporting UK regulators with £100 million in funding to develop technical systems to monitor AI systems.
AI Laws Inevitable But 'Not Right For Today', Says UK Government
The UK government have set out their position after EU legislators confirmed this week that their 'AI Act' will be passed as a law by next year.
Labour Proposes Extension of Equal Pay Rights to Black, Asian and Minority Staff
The proposal aims to tackle the persistent wage gaps faced by individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds, marking a significant step towards a fairer and more inclusive workforce.
Elon Musk Reveals His 'Live And Sleep' At the Factory Plan For Tesla's New EV
Tesla is reportedly working on a more affordable EV codenamed "Redwood," which is expected to enter production in the second half of 2025.
The Demand For Business Travel Is Back
Business travel is expected to grow throughout 2024. Read on to discover why the demand for business travel has returned and what the future looks like.
Nostradamus Prediction On King Charles III Shocks Public As Royal Battles Cancer
His Majesty has been diagnosed with a form of cancer after he underwent surgery to treat an enlarged prostate.
How Prince Harry Reacted After King Charles III Told Him Of Cancer Diagnosis
The King phoned the Duke of Sussex personally before Buckingham Palace made the shocking announcement on Monday evening.
S. Korean Court Acquits Samsung Chief Over 2015 Merger Case
A South Korean court acquitted Samsung Electronics chief Lee Jae-yong on Monday of a raft of crimes linked to a controversial 2015 merger, Lee's lawyers said.
EU Walks Farming Minefield With New Climate Goals
The EU's climate goals for 2040 are set to further dial up the pressure on a farm sector that has yet to get tough on greenhouse gas emissions -- but is already up in arms over existing environmental rules.
UK's King Charles III Diagnosed With Cancer
King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer and has begun treatment, Buckingham Palace said on Monday, sparking a flood of support from around the world.
Rishi Sunak Accused of Giving 'VIP Access' To Indian IT Firm Infosys
A new report has emerged which reveals that the UK trade minister helped Rishi Sunak's wife-linked Indian IT firm Infosys get better access to trade deals for ease of business in the UK.
The Green Party Overtakes The Tories As The Second Most Popular For Voters Under 30
A YouGov poll revealed that for voters aged 18 to 24, the Green Party is nine per cent more popular than the Conservative Party and 12 per cent ahead of the Liberal Democrats.
The Demand For Business Travel Is Back
Business travel is expected to grow throughout 2024. Read on to discover why the demand for business travel has returned and what the future looks like.
Elon Musk Takes Illegal Drugs With Some Tesla Board Members, Report Claims
Elon Musk has reportedly been spotted taking ketamine recreationally through a nasal spray and drinking liquid ecstasy from a water bottle.
Google and Microsoft Witness £130 Billion Market Cap Decline
Shares of Alphabet, the parent company of Google, experienced a six per cent decline following investor disappointment with the lacklustre advertising performance in the last quarter.
Shell Reports 2023 Profits of $28.25 Billion Amid Market Shifts
The company's shift towards trading more in liquefied natural gas (LNG) and increased production offset reduced earnings from refining and oil trading, along with higher operating costs.
UK Orders Crack Down On 'Dirty Money' And 'Counterfeit Goods' Coming From London's American-Style Candy Shops
Police have seized more than 2,000 unlawful items from an American sweet shop in London, including fake designer products and vapes containing illegal amounts of nicotine.
Is Spain Going To Change It's 90-Day Rule For British Nationals?
The movement restrictions imposed by Brexit on Britons, including second-home owners, has had a detrimental effect on EU economies. But, could it all change?
'Where Are The Feminists?': Israeli Women Say They Feel Hated By World
"Does #MeToo not include Jewish or Israeli women?", asks Beverly, an Israeli woman who spoke to International Business Times UK about how her faith in modern-day feminism is fading and what Hamas really did on October 7.
Environmental Activists Throw Soup at Mona Lisa, Riposte Alimentaire Group Claims Responsibility
Part of the A22 Network, the group stated the incident was designed to draw attention to France's current food situation.
January Spending By Premier League Clubs Falls Dramatically From Last Year
Clubs in Ligue 1 spent £162 million altogether in the January transfer window, which eclipsed the spending of all the Premier League clubs.
Labour Backtrack On £28 Billion Green Investment Pledge After Weeks Of Confusion
With a UK general election looming, the Labour Party are starting to persuade business and financial sector leaders that it can be trusted to grow the economy.
Netflix Teases What's Next For Prince Harry, Meghan Markle On Their Multi-Million Contract
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are working on several new projects, says Netflix's chief content officer Bela Bajaria.
Shares In Banking Giants BNP, ING Fall Despite Hefty Profits
Shares in European banking giants BNP Paribas and ING tumbled on Thursday as disappointing fourth-quarter results took the shine off bumper annual profits.
'Labour Is The Party Of Business,' UK's Starmer Tells Corporate Bigwigs
UK opposition leader Keir Starmer promised Britain's corporate community Thursday that his Labour party would better marshal the economy than the ruling Conservatives if elected.
'The Repercussions Affect Us The Most': Youngsters Say What They Really Think About Brexit
Those who were unable to vote when the Brexit referendum was held in 2016, now aged 19 to 21 years old, revealed to International Business Times UK how the independence scheme has changed their lives.
Ex-PM Boris Johnson Attacks Rishi Sunak's New Brexit Deal
This week, Sunak revealed new arrangements to remove routine checks on goods moving from Great Britain (GB) to Northern Ireland (NI), known as the "green lane".
Travellers Could Be Slapped With £1,159 Fine In New Zealand For Breaking New Camping Rules
The new rules are set to be phased in over the next 16 months.