UK-Japan Joint Space Mission to Trace the Universe Back to Its Origin
The UK Space Agency and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency are collaborating on the LiteBIRD mission to trace the Universe back to its origin using one-of-kind telescope lenses developed by Cardiff University.
How This Startup Sold 120 Million Tickets Around the World
With the global travel industry now picking up, online travel platform GetYourGuide continues to take flight.
Labour Party Conference Enters Third Day; Starmer to Speak Following Hamas Attacks in Israel
The meeting comes with the centre-left party enjoying double-digit leads in most opinion polls and seemingly on the cusp of returning to power.
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.
Taylor Swift 'Eras Tour' Concert Film Smash Records, Selling Over $100 million in Advance Tickets
The Eras Tour concert film has sold more than $100 million in advance tickets globally as of today, according to AMC Theatres Distribution, with the film set to open at close to 8,500 theatres across 100 countries in a week.
Labour Defeat SNP to Secure 'Seismic' By-Election Victory in Rutherglen and Hamilton West
For Labour, the by-election represented an important battleground ahead of the next UK general election, with the Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer declaring it a "seismic" night and that people in Rutherglen and Hamilton West had sent "a clear message".
Inflation, High Rates And War Crimp Global Trade: WTO
Global trade growth will be sharply lower than forecast this year as stubborn inflation, high interest rates and the war in Ukraine pressure economies around the globe, the World Trade Organization said Thursday.
Russia Planning Sea Mine Attacks on Civilian Ships to Stop Ukrainian Grain Exports
A new British intelligence report exposes Putin's plan of "weaponising food" by launching sea mine attacks on civilian ships carrying Ukrainian grain in the humanitarian corridor created in the Black Sea.
Tesco Leads the Way in Easing Food Inflation, Slashing Prices on 2,500 Products
Tesco, the UK's largest supermarket chain, revealed a substantial decline in food inflation over the past six months. The grocery giant is taking bold steps to address the concerns of its customers by slashing prices on 2,500 products, with an average reduction of 12 per cent.
Stock Markets Drop As Key Treasury Yield Hits 16-year Peak
Global stocks tumbled Tuesday after a closely watched US bond benchmark hit a 16-year high, exacerbating worries about elevated interest rates as the dollar briefly topped 150 yen.
General Election "Not What the Country Wants" Says Rishi Sunak
Batting away concerns about his authority, Sunak insisted he was "just getting on" with the job and "delivering" on his long-term policy plans.
Conservative Party Conference Overshadowed by HS2 Rumours
Chairman Jeremy Hunt has already signed off on "reallocating" money from HS2's northern leg to other transport projects, according to reports.
Wall Street Mixed While Europe Sinks On Renewed Rate Worries
Wall Street stocks were mixed Monday after the US narrowly avoided a government shutdown, while European indexes tumbled on renewed interest rates concerns.
UK Water Companies Will Charge Consumers Extra To Address Sewage Discharge Problem
UK water companies have put forward a new water infrastructure investment plan to the UK water regulator Ofwat, which will gradually increase the water bills over a five-year period to address the sewage discharge problem.
UK Housing Market Faces 5.3% Yearly Decline as Interest Rates Squeeze Prices
According to Nationwide, the largest British building society, the seasonally adjusted housing price index revealed that prices remained stagnant in September, following a 0.8% decrease in August.
Netherlands Halts Extraction From Europe's Biggest Gas Field
The Netherlands halted extraction from Europe's biggest gas field on Sunday, which was resulting in earthquakes that have shaken local residents for decades and threaten to persist.
Ukraine Left Out In Cold By US Shutdown Deal
The future of US aid for Ukraine hangs in the balance after a last-gasp deal to avoid a government shutdown, despite President Joe Biden's attempts to reassure Kyiv it will get what it needs to fight Russia.
We Are 'Underdogs' At Polls, UK Tories Say As Conference Opens
Britain's ruling Conservatives opened their annual conference Sunday, with the party's chairman conceding they were "the underdogs" heading into a general election expected next year amid widespread economic woes.
Revised Figures Show UK Economy Recovered Faster Post-COVID Than Previously Estimated
New data has shown the UK economy grew faster than Germany or France since Covid, but analysts are wary of the future, as recent figures show sluggishness.
Weight-Loss Drugs Under Scrutiny Over Reports Of Suicidal Thoughts
Weight loss drugs are not magic pills. Like so many other drugs, they too have side effects.
Oil Rally Cools, Providing Relief For Stocks
Oil prices flirted with one-year highs on Thursday before falling in a bout of profit-taking, which tempted investors back into stocks after several days of losses over inflation fears.
WGA Members Can Now Return to Work After Approving New Deal
Union members voted favourably to the deal negotiated by the WGA from the AMPTP thus ending the five-month strike in Hollywood.
JP Morgan Chase Bank To Ban Crypto Payments From Next Month
The UK bank is bringing a ban on cryptocurrency purchases due to an "increase in fraud and scams related to crypto assets".
Stocks Knocked By Growing US Rate Worries
Global stock markets fell Tuesday as investors fixated on the risk US interest rates will be kept elevated for a prolonged period, denting growth.
SAG-AFTRA Members Vote to Authorise Strike Against Video Game Companies
The near-unanimous decision from the guild members will potentially suspend performance work for video games currently in development.
UK Water Firms Ordered to Cut £114 Million From Bills After Missing Targets
Industry regulator, Ofwat, said in its assessment that not one company reached their highest measure of performance.
Bipartisan Uproar as Government is Rumoured to be Mulling Scrapping of Birmingham-Manchester Segment of HS2
Hints that a key segment of the HS2 rail line may be scrapped have met with considerable anger on both sides of the aisle and from the business community.
Tower Hamlets Covered In 6ft Piles Of Rubbish Due To Strike
The East End has become swamped with bin bags after Unite union workers increased their strike for better pay to conquer the current cost-of-living crisis.
Asian Markets Struggle As Traders Prepare For Higher Rates
Asian markets were mixed Monday as investors contemplated the possibility the Federal Reserve will hike interest rates again and keep them at three-decade highs as officials struggle to contain inflation.