POLITICS

UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt believes "being a technology superpower can change our country's destiny" and has plans to "unlock our national potential to be one of Europe's most exciting, most innovative and most prosperous economies".

The UK environment secretary, Thérèse Coffey, is again trending on Twitter after she managed to offend people.

Despite an economic slowdown widely expected to morph into a recession later this year, the labour market remains tight, with upward pressure on wages.

Former US President Donald Trump paid a visit to East Palestine, Ohio, on Wednesday.

Tory MP Jonathan Gullis managed to offend a number of people by calling his constituents "savages," "scrotes," and "scumbags."

Recruitment firm, Robert Half, has cautioned that the UK could face the same skills challenge in the next few years without an overhaul of skills development.

Akshata Murty was recently photographed vacationing in Goa with her daughters and billionaire Indian parents

Latest figures from the ONS reveal zero GDP growth in Q4 2022. A labour shortage is part of the problem, with the Chancellor urging people to return to work.

SpaceX founder Elon Musk has issued clarification on why he restricted Ukraine's access to its Starlink satellite internet service for military purposes.

Corruption in the UK construction industry is a serious issue that has far-reaching consequences. It undermines the reputation of the industry, increases the cost of construction projects, and puts the public and the environment at risk.

"Not only are staff struggling but students feel the effects when universities are short-staffed," said UNISON head of education Mike Short.

Recruitment and Employment Confederation has responded to the government's announcement by the Secretary of State for Education, Gillian Keegan, regarding young people who will be able to use UCAS to search for apprenticeships.

A number of people living in the UK have moved towards smaller towns or places with higher perks and salaries.

The National Education Union declared seven days of walkouts in February and March after nine out of 10 union teacher members voted for strike action.

A 50-year-old man who is in prison for the rape of a care worker has requested to be known as a woman and be transferred to a women's prison.

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has been forced to issue an apology after a video of him not wearing a seatbelt in a moving car went viral on the internet.

The actions and potential implications of several countries, including Russia, North Korea, China, and Iran indicates that change is occurring in these countries and their actions have the potential to affect the global order. The US has the power and capability to assist and influence events in these countries, but should do so in a way that avoids being perceived as meddling. The US should work to deter expansionist behavior by China in the Indo-Pacific region and to calm tensions with North Korea.

The Taliban reportedly cut off the hands of four men convicted of theft and flogged nine men publicly.

The family of famous actor Benedict Cumberbatch may face legal action for their links to the slave trade in Barbados.

Numerous people are actually open to voting for the football superstar.

Former UK finance minister Kwasi Kwarteng has finally spoken out about his unceremonious exit from Liz Truss' cabinet.

A Tory MP has been left fuming with anger after someone left a box of faeces outside her constituency office in Gloucestershire.

UK Cabinet Office Minister Sir Gavin Williamson allegedly asked a senior civil servant to "slit your throat" when he was serving as defence secretary.

UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman has come under fire for her derogatory remarks on migrants.

China has been accused of setting up more than 50 unofficial police "offices" in several countries across Europe to clamp down on its dissidents.

The Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA), in a scathing statement, has called for the release of US basketball star Brittney Griner.

New footage from January 6 US capitol storming shows House speaker Nancy Pelosi taking charge of the situation

A nurse has been accused of murdering seven babies by injecting them with insulin, milk or air during her time at a UK hospital.

Liz Truss, who has not even completed three months in office, could become the shortest-serving UK prime minister, according to some Conservative MPs.