UK Post Office Scandal Left Me On Brink Of Suicide: Victim
Wrongly convicted due to bugs in the UK Post Office's computer system, Seema Misra was sent to prison while two months pregnant.
Amazon Launches Trio Of Generative AI Tools For Alexa As AI Dominates This Year's CES Gathering
Last year, Amazon announced it had begun working with developers on large language model (LLM) software for its Alexa, becoming the latest major tech company to invest in generative AI.
Japan Tech Firm Fujitsu In Firing Line Over UK Post Office Scandal
A Japanese technology giant is in the crosshairs of British lawmakers for building the faulty accounting software that led to what has been called the country's biggest ever miscarriage of justice.
New US Labor Rule May Help Gig Workers Qualify As Employees
A rule issued Tuesday by the US Labor Department making it tougher for companies to classify workers as "independent contractors" could take a toll on the gig economy -- and is likely to face challenges.
Shocking Experience For Passengers As Jet2 Flies Them To Wrong Spanish Island
The passengers reached Menorca instead of their actual destination of Mallorca.
China Says Foreign Consulting Agency Head Spied For Britain
China's spy agency said Monday the head of a foreign consultancy had been found to be spying for Britain's MI6 intelligence service.
'Appalling' False Convictions For UK Post Office 'Thefts' Spur Outrage
Public anger is mounting over what has been described as Britain's biggest ever miscarriage of justice that saw hundreds of subpostmasters wrongly convicted of theft because of a computer software glitch.
Travel Warning: Holiday Hotspots In Spain Reintroduce Face Mask Rules Amid Rising COVID Cases
The new face mask rule came into place on Jan. 5.
Russian Strikes In East Ukraine Kill 11, Including Children: Governor
At least 11 people, including five children, were killed by a Russian missile strike on the eastern Ukraine town of Pokrovsk on Saturday, the regional governor said, as the bombardments intensify.
London Underground Strike Suspended At The Last Minute
A strike that threatened to grind London's underground network to a virtual halt for several days was called off at the last minute on Sunday following "positive discussions" in pay talks, the main rail union said.
UK Police Launch Fraud Inquiry Over Post Office IT Scandal
UK police have announced they are investigating possible fraud offences committed during Britain's post office scandal, described as one of the worst miscarriages of justice in British legal history.
Strikes Shut Doors At World-famous French Monuments
Tourists travelling to visit historic French landmarks the Eiffel Tower and Normandy's Mont Saint Michel have found their doors closed for part of the past two weeks, as striking workers complain of underinvestment and too many visitors.
Spanish Airline Cancels 461 Flights, Affecting Over 45,000 Passengers Amid Three Kings Holiday
The airline has offered free date change or a full refund to affected passengers.
Adam Frisby Steps Down As CEO Of 'In The Style' After 10 Years
After launching the company from his bedroom 10 years ago, Adam Frisby will be replaced as the Managing Director of fashion-retailer In The Style.
UK Mergers and Acquisitions Witness 33% Decline, Lowest Levels Since 2009
The notable 33 per cent decrease in the overall value of mergers and acquisitions deals involving UK firms amounts to £207 billion throughout 2023.
Major Japan Quake Kills Six, Triggers Tsunami Waves
At least six people died in a major earthquake that struck central Japan on New Year's Day, triggering tsunami waves over a metre high, damaging homes and sparking a major fire that wreaked destruction overnight, authorities said Tuesday.
Soaring Hospital Parking Fees in England Spark Outcry Amidst NHS Funding Concerns
The Liberal Democrats have decried this exponential rise in parking costs as a "tax on caring" and have criticised the government for falling short of its 2019 manifesto promise.
Storm Gerrit's Fury Escalates: Urgent Calls for Action as Communities Grapple with Destruction
The storm, named by the Met Office on Tuesday, left a trail of destruction, with severe weather alerts in effect on Wednesday.
Getting Ready for the AI Reset: What Businesses Can Do To Prepare in the Next Three Years
Although AI is transforming the world faster than its advocates imagined, it's not too late to get on board if you're a business owner. Here is how.
Sport Giant Decathlon Exposed For Ignoring EU Sanctions Against Russia Under 'Secret Contract'
The non-profit newsroom Disclose has exposed French sporting giant Decathlon for continuing to sell goods in Russia, despite sanctions.
The 2024 Forecast for Retail Industry: 'It is going to get worse'
Projections released by Think Tank suggest that consumers are likely to maintain a cautious approach to spending in the initial months of 2024.
Guest At Kate Middleton's Carol Concert Gushes Over Her 'Down-To-Earth' Personality
"She has a lot of empathy and compassion. I think she doesn't take her life for granted," Pauline Byrne said of the Princess of Wales.
Eight Civilians Killed In Turkish Strikes On Syria: Monitor, Media
Turkish air strikes killed eight civilians in Syria's Kurdish-held northeast Monday, a war monitor and local media said, as Ankara launched operations in Iraq and Syria following deadly attacks on its soldiers.
French Unions Announce End Of Channel Tunnel Strike
French unions on Thursday announced the end of a wildcat strike that paralysed train travel through the Channel tunnel between France and Britain, saying the route would reopen shortly.
Junior Doctors' Strikes Impact Emergency Services During Festive Season
The Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Trust, responsible for managing the Cheltenham A&E, has announced the closure until 8 am on Saturday, 23 December.
NHS Strikes Continue Amid Plans For A Six Day Walkout In January
While the government's wage increase was accepted earlier this year, NHS employees have planned to intensify the strike actions across the UK.
Israeli Business Continue To Collapse And Beg For Customers
Israel's economy has significantly decreased and companies continue to collapse after the country lost 8% of its workforce to the Israeli Defence Forces.
What Hospitality Trends Are Predicted For 2024?
In the final months of 2023, hospitality experts have compiled a list of hospitality trends that are expected to trend in 2024.
What New Businesses Will Generate The Most Profits In 2024?
The COVID-19 pandemic led to almost 50 people quitting their jobs, taking matters into their own hands and becoming the newest entrepreneurs in the UK.
BRICS Ushers in Expansion, Spotlighting a Green Future for Fashion
The BRICS alliance – comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa – is gearing up for expansion.