What Sustainability Trends Should Businesses Be Watching In 2024?
As Starmer and Sunak focus their attention on winning election votes by tackling climate change, a series of sustainable trends will dominate 2024.
Barratt to Acquire Redrow in Landmark £2.5 Billion Deal
Barratt, the nation's largest housebuilder, has finalised a deal to acquire its smaller counterpart, Redrow, for an impressive sum exceeding £2.5 billion.
FC Barcelona Fans Call For Sacking Of Sporting Director After He Slams Own Club's 'Methods'
Fans are unhappy over comments made by Deco when asked about the club's mediocre season and his plans for their future.
Biden Slams Trump's 'Appalling And Dangerous' NATO Comments
US President Joe Biden slammed as "appalling and dangerous" comments by Donald Trump downplaying his commitment to NATO.
UN Chief Says World In 'Age Of Chaos'
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned Wednesday that the world is entering "an age of chaos" with a deeply divided Security Council unable to address critical issues such as the Israel-Hamas war.
Undeterred Ex-PM Truss Launches New UK Tory Grouping
Liz Truss may have flopped as UK prime minister, but she remains on the political stage, launching on Tuesday a new movement that aims to push the ruling Conservatives rightwards.
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.
Drought Emergency in Catalonia, Water Reserves Fall Below 16%
The Catalan government has formally announced a state of emergency after more than 1,000 days of drought.
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?
Government's £6.5m Early Years Plan for England Criticised As 'Too Late'
The campaign also promises a £1,000 cash incentive for recruits and those returning to the early years' workforce shortly after assuming their roles.
Urban Exodus vs. Urban Oasis: the Post Pandemic's Mixed Picture of City Life
The pandemic has sparked a global change in urban living, from sprawling suburbs to gated green havens. While Westerners escape the city centre, some Asians refuse to sacrifice the convenience of urban life. They have the foundation for this choice, as mega-complexes of thousands of hectares, like Vietnam's Ocean City, are taking root in the heart of bustling cities, aspiring to fulfill every resident's need.
Young Drivers Admit To Insurance Fraud Amid 'Unviable' And Rising Costs
The recent data showed that drivers have seen their car insurance increase by 58 per cent, on average, compared to this time last year.
UK-India Partnership Could Help in Global Conflicts Handling
UK Home Secretary James Cleverly spoke of harnessing the intellectual skills of India in handling global conflicts like the Gaza crisis at an event celebrating the UK-India partnership.
UK Climate Watchdog Accuses Sunak Of Sending 'Mixed Signals'
Britain's top climate change advisory body on Tuesday accused Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of creating "mixed signals and a perception of "slowing UK climate ambition", as it demanded renewed action.
Concerns Spark Over Workforce Retention as NHS Consultants Reject Latest Pay Offer
Health Secretary Victoria Atkins expressed disappointment at the rejection of what she deemed was a "fair and reasonable" offer.
Xavi Calls Barcelona Managerial Post 'Cruel, Unpleasant' After Confirming Summer Exit
Xavi Hernandez will leave FC Barcelona this summer after a string of disappointing results this season.
Which UK High Street Shops Will Close In 2024?
With some companies closing to prioritise expansion elsewhere and others shutting their stores due to bankruptcy, the UK can expect to see a mass increase of empty store-fronts.
US, Britain Launch New Joint Strikes On Yemen's Huthis
The United States and Britain launched new strikes on Yemen's Huthis Monday, saying their second round of joint military action against the Iran-backed rebels was in response to continued attacks on Red Sea shipping.
COP28 Agreement Faces Credibility Test Amidst Fossil Fuel Expansion Concerns
Pedro Pedroso, the outgoing president of the G77 plus China bloc of developing countries, expressed concerns in an interview, warning that the landmark deal achieved at last year's climate talks in Dubai could be at risk.
UK Government's Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF) Bolsters Global Security with Record Investments
The CSSF, led by the Cabinet Office, addresses threats to UK national security emanating from overseas, focusing on conflict, transnational threats and hostile state activities.
Norway Continues To Open Arctic Ocean Seabed For Mining Despite Environmental Warnings
Norway has been slammed for ignoring environmental groups and opening the Arctic Ocean seabed for mineral exploration.
FC Barcelona Dressing Room In Crisis With Xavi Facing The Sack
There is a lot of tension within FC Barcelona after their 1-4 thrashing at the Spanish Super Cup final.
UK Launches New Tech Partnership With Ukraine To Prevent Economic Collapse
To protect Kyiv from bankruptcy, the UK and Ukraine have launched a tech programme that will allow for international networking and business collaborations.
Over 250 Richest People In The World Ask Politicians To Tax Their Wealth
Wealth inequality has become a highly divisive issue.
Major UK Supermarkets Slash Prices on Aptamil Baby Formula Amidst CMA Investigation
This move follows similar initiatives by Sainsbury's and Iceland to address concerns about the vulnerability of formula products to price shocks.
The NHS Staffing Crisis: Bill for Temporary Workers Surpasses £10 Billion Annually
Recent figures indicate that the annual bill for hiring such personnel has skyrocketed to over £10 billion, raising concerns and calls for immediate action from ministers.
US Opens Safety Probe Into Boeing After Alaska Airlines Incident
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced Thursday it is launching a safety probe into Boeing following last week's near-catastrophic incident on an Alaska Airlines-operated 737 MAX.
UK Retail Landscape Faces Challenges as December 2023 Sales Slow Down
The total UK retail sales for the month showed a growth of 1.7 per cent, marking a substantial decline from the 6.9 per cent recorded in December 2022.
UK Launches Europe's First Next-Gen Nuclear Fuel Production Plan To End Russian Fuel Dominance
The UK has launched a unique nuclear fuel production programme called the HALEU programme which powers nuclear reactors previously fueled by Russian fuel, fulfilling its COP28 promise of reducing Russian fuel dominance.
Reported £19 Billion Surge in Mortgage Costs as Fixed-Rate Deals Near-Expiry
Around 1.5 million households are anticipated to have increased mortgage costs due to the housing crisis as the period of fixed-rate deals is ending.