Stock Rally Loses Steam As Economic Concerns Return
A rally in stock markets on hopes that interest rates have peaked lost some ground Monday, as traders focused on concerns over weak economic data and conflict in the Middle East.
UK's Sunak Makes Pre-election Pitch In First King's Speech Since 1951
Charles III gives the first King's Speech in more than 70 years Tuesday, formally opening the UK parliament with a run-down of his government's legislative plans as an election looms.
Robert De Niro Rages During Court Trial Over Dispute Against Personal Assistant
The Hollywood legend's former personal assistant, Graham Chase Robinson, accused De Niro of verbal abuse and harassment in a countersuit.
AI Will Eventually Replace All Human Jobs, Tech Billionaire Elon Musk Tells UK PM Rish Sunak
According to Musk, there "will come a point where no job is needed", as the billionaire entrepreneur described artificial intelligence as the "most disruptive force in history".
Aviation Council Makes Progress on Futureproofing UK As A Leader In The Industry
Established to implement the government's ambitious "Flightpath to the Future" aviation strategy, the council is at the forefront of crucial reforms aimed at ensuring the UK's aviation industry remains one of the strongest in the world.
Tech Titan Amazon Sees Profit Climb As Cloud Promises Boon
Online retail colossus Amazon on Thursday said profit surged in the recently ended quarter on growing sales and more efficient deliveries, with its cloud business promising even better days ahead.
A Year After Musk's Twitter Takeover, X Remains Mired In Turmoil
A year ago Elon Musk purchased X, formerly known as Twitter, taking the platform on a journey that has resulted in lost money, advertisers and trust.
What Does A 10% Rise In The Real Living Wage Mean For Struggling Low-Paid Workers?
A 10 per cent rise in the real living wage will be a "lifeline" for 460,000 workers struggling with low pay but minority ethnic workers are still disproportionately paid the lowest wages.
UK Workers to Receive Pay Boost with New Real Living Wage
Approximately half a million employees employed by companies committed to the voluntary Real Living Wage are poised to experience a substantial increase in their earnings, bringing their minimum hourly wage to at least £12.
Strategize Against Your FOMO
If you were a calf and saw your entire herd stampeding off into the distance, you'd likely feel you should join in too.
Starmer pledges to transform steel industry with £3 billion investment
In September, the Government announced a £500 million grant for Port Talbot's steelworks, to keep the plant open and produce steel in a greener way.
UK Space Agency Makes Satellite Data Available To UK Companies To Transform Britain Into Space Economy
UK companies across various sectors like finance, logistics and transport can now use satellite data for their benefit as the UK Space Agency is opening it for business use.
Amazon To Expand Drone Delivery Into Britain And Italy
Amazon on Wednesday said it hopes to expand drone delivery into Britain and Italy by late next year, as it unveiled new warehouse robots and tech in its race to get shoppers what they want quickly.
More Than 55,000 Women Are Serving In The IDF, With Female Militants Making Up Over 30%
Amid the Israel-Gaza war, women have returned to Israel to serve in the IDF as soldiers on the front line, in the Navy and in the Air Force.
UK-India to Strengthen Pensions Cooperation in 2023/24
The initiative, commissioned by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), aims to deepen collaboration between the UK and India on recent and planned regulatory reforms in the pension sector.
Ford Executive Chair Calls For End Of Auto Strike
Auto giant Ford's executive chairman on Monday urged workers to end their month-long strike, warning a prolonged stoppage could have a major economic impact.
Global Markets Stall As Oil Prices Pare Back Gains
Global stock markets stalled and oil prices flatlined Thursday, as a steady September inflation print renewed traders' concerns that interest rates will have to stay higher for longer to slow down price increases.
Stock Markets Mixed Ahead Of US Inflation Report
US stocks ended the day higher and bourses in Europe were mixed Wednesday, while European gas prices hit six-month highs on supply constraints.
Stocks Rise, Oil Dips As Markets Assess Israel-Hamas Conflict
Major equity markets advanced Tuesday after top Federal Reserve officials suggested a recent spike in US Treasury yields could prevent more interest rate hikes, while oil fell one day after surging on the Israel-Gaza conflict.
UK Government Invests £89 Million in Cutting-Edge Net Zero Tech to Boost Economy and Jobs
The landmark funding package will support 20 innovative projects, reinforcing the UK's leadership in zero-emissions vehicle (ZEV) technology.
UK Businesses Still 'Reluctant to Invest' Over Brexit and Interest Rates
Business investment in the UK increased in the first six months of 2023, but the growth was partly due to exceptional factors such as investment in new planes and a tax break. Businesses are now expecting inflation to be lower than previously forecast, which could reduce the pressure on the Bank of England to raise interest rates.
Oil Prices Jump As Hamas Attack On Israel Fuels Supply Fears
Oil prices rallied while the dollar and yen advanced Monday after Hamas launched a shock attack on Israel at the weekend, sparking fresh concerns about tensions in the Middle East.
Global Stocks Mixed Ahead Of Key US Jobs Data
US stocks recovered lost ground to close down just slightly Thursday, while those in Europe finished lower, ahead of key US jobs data.
Sunak Confirms Northern Leg of HS2 Will Be Scrapped in Closing Speech
Sunak declared that this move would save 36 billion pounds, which he would reinvest in hundreds of other transport schemes across the country.
Tube Strikes Called Off 12 Hours Before Action
Tube strikes that would see millions of passengers in chaos have been cancelled after an agreement that saved 200 jobs was made between TfL and RMT Union.
Study Shows British Youths and Women Prone To Digital Poverty
The Digital Poverty Alliance published a report that shows 18 to 34-year-old British youths and women are more prone to digital poverty than 35 to 55-year-old Brits and men, and improving digital skills could save 24,000 lives annually.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Under Fire For Comparing Capabilities Of AGI To Median Human
According to Sam Altman, AI systems will not only automate some tasks but also create "new and much better jobs".
UK Space Sector's £65 Million Funding Can Help 'Harness the Power of Space to Improve Lives'
The UK space sector is rejuvenating with a £65 million space innovation funding plan that will support space tech innovations, including future space missions and climate change issues.
New ZEV Mandate to Make UK Automobile Industry 100% Net Zero by 2035
The UK government has announced a ZEV mandate to systematically transition to electric vehicles with a proportionate increase in zero-emission vehicles every year until it reaches 100 per cent.
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.