UK top bosses earn 118 times pay of workers: study
Bosses running Britain's biggest listed companies enjoyed payrises of 16 percent last year as workers' wages struggled with the worst cost of living crisis in a generation, research published Tuesday found.
New British High Commissioner aims to strengthen UK-Malaysia ties and boost trade relations
British High Commissioner-designate Ailsa Terry begins her role in Kuala Lumpur, focusing on enhancing UK-Malaysia ties, trade partnerships and climate cooperation through CPTPP.
Ryanair forced to cancel flights to popular European hotspot amid peak summer travel
Ryanair's pilots are set to hold a strike later this month.
UK retailer Wilko collapses, risking 12,500 jobs
British household goods company Wilko has collapsed owing to big debts, its boss announced Thursday, impacting about 12,500 jobs as high inflation and interest rates hurt consumers and businesses.
'Stigmatised': Sex workers join criticism of UK banks
London-based sex worker Marin Scarlett and right-wing populist Nigel Farage might initially appear unlikely campaigning allies, but when it comes to the pitfalls of banking in Britain they share a common cause.
Hollywood writers to resume talks over strike
Hollywood studios will meet with writers this week to discuss reopening talks for the first time since a strike began nearly 100 days ago.
'Strong trade unions' necessary says Starmer to Unite Policy Conference
Speaking at the 2023 Unite Policy Conference, the Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer referred to the importance of the TUC's recent victory at the High Court.
UK formally signs up to Trans-Pacific trading bloc
The UK government on Sunday hailed what it said was its biggest trade deal since Brexit, as it formally signed a treaty to join a major Indo-Pacific bloc.
Seventh cheetah dies in India's national park possibly due to fight while attempting to mate
The country has reported the seventh cheetah death in Kuno National Park in the last three months.
Microsoft-Activision deal back on track after US court win
A US federal judge on Tuesday resurrected Microsoft's $69 billion buyout of video gaming giant Activision Blizzard by refusing to allow a temporary suspension of the long delayed deal.
Biden takes tea and talks climate with King Charles III
US President Joe Biden dropped in for tea and climate change talks with King Charles III on Monday, after a garden meeting with UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak before a NATO leaders' summit on Ukraine.
Can consuming animal-based products cause a hormonal imbalance in humans?
Oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone are regularly found in animal products. Study shows this influx of hormones has a biological effect on humans.
EU strikes deal to give users more control over data
The EU has reached an agreement giving users greater access to their data and control over how the digital information is used by companies.
UK, EU sign delayed financial services pact
Britain and the European Union signed a long-awaited cooperation pact on financial services regulation on Tuesday in a new sign of improving post-Brexit relations between the two sides.
Heavens above! Church of England clergy demand pay rise for first time in history
Even the clergy are not immune from Britain's cost-of-living crisis, which has now forced Church of England vicars to make a formal pay claim for the first time in their nearly 500-year history.
Under-threat UK balti restaurants keep calm and curry on
They gave their name to an area of Britain's second city, but Birmingham's celebrated balti restaurants are facing a battle to survive.
US, Britain forge pact to counter new threats
The United States and Britain on Thursday announced a new strategic pact as their leaders rededicated the "special relationship" to counter Russia, China and economic instability.
Sunak talks Ukraine with Biden, seeks to boost post-Brexit UK
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak opened talks Thursday with US President Joe Biden at the White House to discuss the Ukraine war and NATO's future leadership -- as well as taking an opportunity to boost Britain's post-Brexit brand.
Sunak announces first AI summit, pitching UK role from US
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday announced a world-first summit on artificial intelligence, seeking a leading role for the UK in limiting potential doomsday risks as he visited Washington.
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.
NHS strikes to continue after workers reject the governments pay rise
After months of protests, an agreement has been made between the government and unions regarding the increase of NHS staff wages. Several NHS workers are rejecting the offer and will continue to strike until their demands are met.
EU, US ready common code of conduct on artificial intelligence
European Commission Vice President Margrethe Vestager added that a draft would be put forward "within weeks".
Rishi Sunak to visit Washington next week for talks with Biden
Sunak will be on his first official visit to Washington since he was appointed prime minister in October.
From Russia with Gold: UAE cashes in as sanctions bite
The United Arab Emirates has become a key trade hub for Russian gold since Western sanctions over Ukraine cut Russia's more traditional export routes, Russian customs records show.
Brexit to blame for a third of Britain's food bill rise, researchers say
Britain's departure from the European Union has accounted for about a third of the increase in food bills for households since 2019, equivalent to about 250 pounds ($316), researchers from the London School of Economics and other universities said.
Belgium reveals new global plans to showcase its innovation for the next three years
Belgium is set to take to the international stage and spread more visibility of its innovative qualities through a fresh campaign titled, Embracing Openness.
IMF forecasts UK economic growth in major U-turn
The IMF ripped up its previous forecast in April for a 0.3-percent contraction.
Five new species set to be protected under the Ivory Act
An extension to the Ivory Act 2018 will enable greater protection of endangered species including the hippopotamus and walrus, the government announced today.
UN concerned by lack of grain ships going to one Ukrainian port
The United Nations expressed concern on Monday that Ukraine's Black Sea port of Pivdennyi (Yuzhny) has not received any ships since May 2 under a deal allowing the safe wartime export of grain and fertilizer.
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