The difference between the million-dollar OceanGate rescue mission and the response to the migrant fishing-boat victims
The authorities in France, Canada, Greece and the US have been criticised for their lack of efforts toward the migrant fishing-boat rescue mission. The cost of the OceanGate rescue mission is expected to surpass $6.5 million.
Government announces £21 million AI investment for NHS
£21 million will be invested in AI developments across the NHS, the Government announced today. The funding will allow NHS Trusts to accelerate the deployment of the most promising AI tools across hospitals.
Scottish tourism and hospitality sector demonstrates resilience amidst challenges
Scotland's renowned tourism and hospitality industry remains steadfast despite a decline during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Coffee farmers in Honduras react to the sustainable coffee movement
A Rural Voices survey found that coffee consumers and coffee farmers have contrasting views on sustainability.
Australia's visa overhaul leaves Chinese millionaires in limbo
In 2018 Paul Wang left his home in Beijing to start a new life in Australia, investing A$1 million ($680,000) in a food processing business in the hopes of qualifying for permanent residency under the country's investment visa scheme.
US trafficking report highlights forced labor, exploited boys
The United States on Thursday denounced the scourge of human trafficking, calling out forced labor and the little-known but growing problem of boys and young men caught up the trade.
Ukrainian women want higher-end job roles in Poland
Most of the Ukrainian refugees that have found employment in Poland are women. But regardless of their qualifications, they are being ushered into the social care field.
EU moves one step closer towards 'historic' AI rules
EU lawmakers pushed the bloc Wednesday closer to passing one of the world's first laws regulating artificial intelligence systems like ChatGPT, by backing a key text that forms the basis of a future law.
Innovation holds utmost significance in todays retail environment
This necessitates that innovation encompasses more than just the provision of additional value but rather, it emerges as an indispensable element enhancing consumer convenience.
UK Home Office concerned with net migration increase
The UK office are determined to reduce net migration into the UK, and has imposed restrictions on the dependents students are allowed to bring.
How sustainable is the new net migration number in the UK?
The new net migration number stands at 606,000, with research contradicting the government, which insists that the net migration number is not sustainable.
EU reaches long-stalled deal on refugee hosting
EU nations on Thursday reached agreement on a long-stalled revision of the bloc's rules to share the hosting of asylum seekers and migrants more equitably.
London Mayor urges UK government to reconsider contentious Illegal Migration Bill
Khan raised concerns about the potential impact of the Illegal Migration Bill, including the rejection of asylum claims, and increased risk of detention.
UK to house more asylum-seekers on accommodation barges
Britain has ordered two more accommodation barges to house asylum-seekers, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced on Monday.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak provides update on illegal migration delivery
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak provides an update on the government's progress in tackling illegal migration, highlighting a 20 per cent decrease in small boat crossings and comprehensive measures taken to address the issue.
Sunak failing to deliver on priorities, say Britons in new poll
Almost 6 months since Rishi Sunak set out the five priorities his government would tackle, an Ipsos poll shows Britons believe he is failing.
The new business hub taking shape in Europe
Businesses no longer feel compelled to rent expensive office spaces in the big cities, with large companies now needing smaller office spaces. Companies have found cheaper rent and labour in the CEE countries.
UN rights chief tells Britain of concerns over migration bill
The United Nations human rights chief said on Tuesday he has formally conveyed his concerns over a new British migration law to the government, saying he was worried it would bar people from seeking asylum.
The number of people at risk of starvation intensifies across 22 countries worldwide
The World Food Programme reported acute food insecurity is set to worsen over the coming months, with 18 hunger hotspots having been recognised as countries at the highest alert level.
France detains Channel migrants after clashes with police: prosecutors
Three members of the gendarmerie were injured in Oye-Plage outside Calais on France's northern coast.
Controversial illegal migration bill raises concerns over border control
The proposed legislation includes provisions such as increased penalties for those found to be facilitating illegal migration and reforms to the asylum system.
Gove launches independent review into civil unrest in Leicester last year
A panel of independent experts is due to be appointed to get to the bottom of the civil unrest that occured in Leicester last September.
Asylum decisions taken by the Home Office have fallen by 18% since December, new analysis shows
Asylum decisions have fallen by 18 per cent since December, according to an analysis conducted by the Home Office, revealing the backlog had risen to 172,758 at the end of March.
Number of migrants to Britain reaches record high of 606,000
This influx of migrants comes despite the government's pledge to reduce the number of student visas issued.
More Android users have switched to iPhones in the past decade: analysis
Apple iPhone's skyrocketing popularity is hurting Android as a considerable number of Android users have switched to iPhones in recent years.
UK PM meets European Commission President whilst Council of Europe seeks to hold Russia accountable
Rishi Sunak has met with the President of the European Commission at the Council of Europe summit in Iceland. An agreement has also been forged around a register of damage to hold Russia accountable.
With barbed wire and warnings, migrants stopped at US-Mexico border
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in recent years has grappled with record crossings
U.S. vs Europe: Tense contest to run UN migration agency opens
European countries and the United States are running rival candidates to head the U.N. migration agency in an unusually tense contest between allies that opens in Geneva on Monday.
Starmer revels in Sunak's election woes at PMQs
Throughout a fiery two-hour exchange with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, the Labour leader seemed revitalised by his party's success in the local elections.
US readies for migrant influx as Covid-era border rules lapse
From Friday, migrants will once again be able to lodge asylum claims and to have their cases dealt with through the legal system, a process that can take years.