Women Represent Just 3% Of The Global Construction Industry, But They Are Still Being Harassed
Construction companies are still refusing to hire women, despite an ongoing staffing crisis and demand for new recruits in the front-line manual sector.
Refugee Supporters Call The Rwanda Deportation Bill 'Another Piece Of Racist Legislation'
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak had his relentless push for the Rwanda Bill approved by Parliament on Tuesday this week.
US Stocks Rebound On Tech Earnings, London Hits New Record
Buoyant big tech earnings lifted US stocks on Friday while London scaled another peak as investors tracked a series of takeover bids for UK companies.
Cybersecurity Firm Darktrace Accepts $5 Bn Takeover
Cybersecurity firm Darktrace said Friday it had accepted a $5.3-billion takeover bid from US private equity firm Thoma Bravo, which highlighted the British group's "capability in artificial intelligence".
King Charles To Resume Some Public Duties During Cancer Treatment: Palace
British head of state King Charles III will make a limited return to public duties next week, after doctors said they were "very encouraged" by the progress of his treatment for cancer.
Asian Markets Mixed As Global Rally Stalls, Eyes On Yen
Equities were mixed Thursday as investors turned cautious after the past three days' sizeable gains, with Meta's warning that it will spend far more than expected this year fuelling worries that the latest tech-led rally may have gone too far.
Brit Gets World Record As Youngest To Complete London Marathon With Down Syndrome
19-year-old with Down's syndrome, Lloyd Martin has amazingly set a world record at the London Marathon after completing the 26.2-mile race.
UK Casino Markets' Continued Growth Despite Wider Economic Turmoil
Despite wider economic turmoil, the UK casino market continues to experience growth, reflecting a broader global trend of resilience in certain sectors.
UK's Sunak Announces Raised Defence Spending, New Ukraine Aid
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak Tuesday announced additional funding for Ukraine and pledged to increase Britain's own defence budget, during a visit to the Polish capital Warsaw.
Man Held Up At Gun Point Twice Starts AI-Enabled Security System With Paying Customers Within A Year
Nikhil's startup, MokSa.ai, uses AI cameras to fight theft and fraud. They've gained 70 customers & $240,000 in revenue in just a year!
Most Asian Markets Rise With Earnings, US Data In View
Asian markets mostly rose Tuesday, with hopes for earnings this week from tech titans helping to offset worries about the Federal Reserve's interest rate plans ahead of the release of key US growth and inflation data.
London Is UK's 'Best Place To Start A Small Business'
Simply Business' "Best UK Cities for Small Businesses Index for 2024" has London listed as the best city in the UK to start a small business.
These Are The Average UK Salaries By Age And It's Good News For People Between 40-49
Workers in their 40s in Britain have a strong chance of earning a salary worth £40,040, but that can decrease once they reach their 50s and 60s.
Troubling Surge Due to Class A Drugs: Football Clubs With Most Arrests And Bans in 2022-23
The surge in arrests at football matches has reached levels last seen almost a decade ago, painting a troubling picture of fan conduct that demands attention.
Oil Prices Slip as Investors Eye Israel's Response to Iran Strike
Oil prices experienced a slight decrease after reaching a six-month record. Investors have shrugged off fears of a wider Middle East war disrupting supplies.
American Women Reveal What Shocks Them About UK People, Homes and Clothes
Three American women have been documenting their adaptation to the UK on TikTok by pointing out the main differences between the two countries.
Elon Musk xAI Calls on Engineers, Designers to Build the Future
Elon Musk's AI firm, xAI, seeks top talent. Their upgraded chatbot, Grok-1.5V, and new RealWorldQA benchmark showcase AI advancements.
London Rent To Increase 13% in Next 3 Years; Officials Want Better Protection of Renters
Rent rises are set to grow by a further 13 per cent despite having increased at the fastest rate recorded in the past two years
Russians Pay $750 For 'Luxury' Round Trip Skiing Trip in N. Korea
More than 200 Russian tourists holidayed in North Korea on an exclusive ski tour as the pariah state lifts its pandemic tourism ban
London Man Pays $62 Monthly To Live In A Refurbished Dumpster To Avoid High Rent
This London architect started living in a rented dumpster to express his living conditions through art and reduce monthly living costs to extremely low levels.
Low Cost Airline 'Wizz Air' Partners With Firefly To Turn Human Waste Into Jet Fuel
UK startup turns human waste into aeroplane fuel, reducing airlines' environmental impact.
UK Senior Almost Loses Money To Nigerian Scammer Pretending To Be Gary Barlow
Janet Smith has decided to tell her story to raise awareness of online scammers and to make older individuals more alert.
OpenAI, Meta Push Artificial Intelligence Closer to Human-Like Thinking
Meta's upcoming AI can plan your trip! This leap in AI could be a step towards human-like thinking machines (AGI).
Microsoft Opens AI Hub in London to Advance Consumer Tech
Microsoft has opened a London AI hub to develop language models, hire top talent, and partner with OpenAI.
Breaking Down the Numbers: Premier League Clubs' £3.8 Billion Wage Bill Exposed
Premier League clubs' wage structures unveil a fascinating narrative, with Arsenal emerging as a beacon of fiscal efficiency amidst the league's heavy spenders.
'Tomb Raider' Lara Croft Is Most Iconic Character of All Time - BAFTA
According to a new BAFTA poll, Tomb Raider's Lara Croft reigns supreme as the most iconic video game character.
Amnesty International's Shocking Short Film Exposes How UK's Squalid Housing Kills Children
Temporary accommodation contributed to the deaths of more than 34 children since April 2019.
AI Art Project Honors Strength of Women with Secondary Breast Cancer
This art exhibit showcases the fight against breast cancer. One piece reflects hope for the future, while others highlight dangers and potential solutions.
This London Start-Up Works 4 Days a Week Thanks to AI
Business leaders across the UK have turned their attentions to a technology-driven shortened workweek as Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to develop.
Gen Z and Millennials Show Less Support for Gender Equality vs. Boomers, Study
A new study exposed the Gen Z's "woke" culture on gender equality for being less progressive than originally thought.