EU Formulates Contingency Plan to Mitigate Impact of 10% Brexit Tariff on Electric Vehicles
The commission expressed apprehension that any decision to lift the tariff could be viewed as a violation of the Brexit Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA).
Labour's Pledge to 'Rewire Britain' Sparks Controversy Amidst Tory Party Discord Over Pylon Plans
Labour envisions a comprehensive overhaul that includes updating existing infrastructure, increasing energy efficiency and expanding renewable energy sources.
UK To Probe Of UAE-backed Takeover Of Telegraph
The UK government said on Thursday it had triggered a formal probe on public interest grounds into the proposed sale of the Telegraph Media Group to an Abu Dhabi-backed investment fund.
Real Madrid Star Jude Bellingham Sets Another Champions League Record
The young England international has quickly established himself as a superstar since joining Real Madrid last summer.
Global Stocks Mixed As OECD Warns Of Middle East Conflict Risk
Oil prices rose again Wednesday following a report of possible additional output cuts by exporters as the OECD pared back its global growth forecast and warned of an economic hit from the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Sadiq Khan Pledges To Keep London's Homeless From Life Threatening Winter Weather
The Mayor of London has implemented SWEP, which sets out to get homeless persons off of the streets, as he calls the current UK weather conditions "freezing".
Sunak Firmly Rejects Von der Leyen's Suggestions of UK Rejoining EU
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, speaking from Downing Street, dismissed von der Leyen's remarks as unrealistic and emphasized the UK's commitment to forging an independent path post-Brexit.
Central Banks Risk Tipping UK and Other Developed Countries Into Recession
The report highlights the risk of a vicious cycle, where low interest rates fail to stimulate meaningful economic growth and cause a recession.
Less Than 1% Of Aid Funding Is Put Towards Fighting Gender-Based Violence
While humanitarian support is huge, researchers have found that one-fifth of one per cent of the aid funds was spent on reducing gender-based violence.
Big Tech In Charge As ChatGPT Turns One
A year after the history-making release of ChatGPT, the AI revolution is here, but the recent boardroom crisis at OpenAI, the super app's company, has erased any doubt that Big Tech is in charge.
Rutte Favourite To Be Next NATO Boss Despite Dutch Vote Shock
Outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte is the clear front-runner to become NATO's next chief, even though a shock far-right win at elections in his homeland risks tarnishing his legacy.
The UK Announces £2 Billion Investment In Automotive Industry
British Finance Minister Jeremy Hunt said the UK will invest £4.5 billion in key manufacturing sectors, including automobiles and green industries.
UK Announces Almost GBP30 Bn Of Private Investment At CEO Summit
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Monday announced GBP29.5 billion ($37.2 billion) of private funding for new UK projects as more than 200 CEOs descended on London for the 2023 Global Investment Summit.
UK Government To Intervene In the Telegraph Takeover Deal As Tories Worry About the Newspaper's Operations
Several Tory MPs have urged the UK government to intervene in the Telegraph takeover deal by UAE-backed investment fund, resulting in the Media Secretary writing a hard-hitting letter to the involved parties.
Will the Autumn Statement Tax Relief and the Media Bill Boost the UK Creative Industries?
The UK government has announced VFX tax relief to boost the UK film and television industry in the Autumn Statement, which, along with the Media Bill, seeks to change how TV shows are made and broadcasted in the UK.
Nissan Triples Investment in Electric Vehicle Production in the UK, Boosting Economy and Jobs
Nissan has announced a groundbreaking £2 billion investment to expand electric vehicle (EV) production in Sunderland.
Tories Slammed For Brexit After Bank of England Says It Has 'Chilled' UK Economy
The financial impacts of Brexit have left UK business investment levels "chilled", according to the Deputy Governor of the Bank of England.
UK and US Develop New Global Guidelines for AI In An Attempt To Raise The Cybersecurity Levels
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) drew up the Guidelines for Secure AI System Development with help from industry experts and 21 other international agencies and ministries.
UK Announces £500 Million Boost for AI Compute Capacity and Unveils Five Quantum Projects
The primary objective of the boost for artificial intelligence research is to deploy quantum computers capable of executing one trillion computing operations.
UK Government Announces Plans for Further NatWest Stake Sale, Invites Public to Invest
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt disclosed the UK government's intention to explore options for divesting its remaining 38.6 per cent stake in NatWest Group.
Jeremy Hunt Announces Significant Tax Cut Amidst Downturn in Growth Forecast
Hunt defended the move, asserting that it aligns with the government's commitment to supporting businesses and individuals during challenging times.
UK Unveils Voter-friendly Budget With Election On Horizon
Britain's Conservative government launched plans Wednesday to stimulate growth and woo voters for the next general election, delivering a massive tax-cut sweetener for workers but also forecasting sharply lower growth and stubbornly high inflation.
Premier League Clubs Free To Continue Making Loan Signings From Associated Clubs After Vote Takes Place
Newcastle United will profit the most from this latest decision out of all the Premier League clubs due to its affiliation with four Saudi Pro League sides.
Hospitality Workers Are Increasingly Optimistic Despite The Negative Impacts Of Brexit
The Business Confidence Survey reveals that hospitality leaders in Britain are becoming increasingly optimistic despite the challenge of Brexit business rates and inflation.
UK-South Korea Sci-Tech Deals To Bolster Tech Cooperation & Joint Hosting of 2024 AI Safety Summit
The UK government has signed a series of sci-tech deals with South Korea to foster cooperation in AI, semiconductors, engineering biology, space tech and other areas during the South Korean PM's state visit to the UK.
Rishi Sunak Champions Global Initiative to Combat Malnutrition through AI and Science
AI technology can combat malnutrition by developing fortified and biofortified crops that can address specific nutritional deficiencies prevalent in different regions.
Staff Protest Leads to Sam Altman Return as OpenAI CEO Less Than One Week After Being Fired
The tech entrepreneur, who was ousted from his own company after being accused of "not being candid" with the board, was poised to start a new position at Microsoft as leader of a new in-house AI team.
Optimising Boiler Efficiency: Sustainable Heating Alternatives for Homeowners
Let's examine how we heat our homes in a world emphasising environmental consciousness and efficiency.
S.Korean President Addresses UK Lawmakers On First Day Of State Visit
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol told lawmakers in Britain's parliament Tuesday that relations between the two nations "will be reborn" as he began a pomp-filled three-day state visit.
Amazon Launches AI Training Program Amid Clamour for Skilled Workers
A new study by AWS and research firm Access Partnership found hiring AI-skilled talent is a priority for 73 per cent of employers.