Freedom of Expression Under Scrutiny as UK Authorities Suppress Environmental Activism
UN expert Michel Forst asserted that environmental protesters, acting for the "benefit of us all," must be safeguarded. He also unearthed troubling information about the treatment of peaceful protesters.
Which UK High Street Shops Will Close In 2024?
With some companies closing to prioritise expansion elsewhere and others shutting their stores due to bankruptcy, the UK can expect to see a mass increase of empty store-fronts.
Women And Girls In Gaza Are Using 'Parts Of Tents' To Replace Period Products
With blocks on humanitarian aid deliveries, women and girls in Gaza are witnessing the most severe cases of period poverty.
Labour And SNP Accused Of Plotting 'Dirty Deal' That Would 'Wipe The Tories Off The Map'
Humza Yousaf says that the SNP and Labour should discuss their "shared interests" as he is "absolutely" sure that Keir Starmer will be the next Prime Minister.
COP28 Agreement Faces Credibility Test Amidst Fossil Fuel Expansion Concerns
Pedro Pedroso, the outgoing president of the G77 plus China bloc of developing countries, expressed concerns in an interview, warning that the landmark deal achieved at last year's climate talks in Dubai could be at risk.
Go In To The Office Or AI Will Replace You, Says PwC's UK Boss
Kevin Ellis said as AI is poised to take on routine tasks traditionally given to younger workers, junior staff should seek promotions by regularly working in the office.
Elon Musk's Grok AI Fires Hilarious Jabs At WEF Chief Klaus Schwab
Elon Musk was full of praise for Argentine president Javier Milei's fiery WEF speech, which explained why some countries are more prosperous than others.
UK Wage Growth Continues To Slow And Threaten Labour Market
The Office For National Statistics reports that the annual rate of growth in earnings, including annual bonuses, has slowed to 6.5 per cent.
2024: The Year Africa Embraces its Economic Renaissance
Ahonsi Unuigbe, Chief Executive Officer of Petralon Energy and Chair of the Nigerian Exchange Group
Over 250 Richest People In The World Ask Politicians To Tax Their Wealth
Wealth inequality has become a highly divisive issue.
Widening Wealth Gap: World's First Trillionaire Predicted in a Decade as the Poor Gets Poorer
The world's billionaires have collectively become £2.6 trillion richer since 2020, growing their wealth at a rate three times faster than inflation.
Elon Musk Calls Mark Zuckerberg A 'Charmer' On Post About Facebook's Early Days
As the gap between rich and poor continues to increase, Oxfam predicts the world will crown its first trillionaire within a decade.
The Development Of Artificial Intelligence Is Threatening 40% Of Jobs Worldwide
As world leaders discuss new AI regulation laws, an investigation found that the technology is set to affect almost half of the industries on a global scale.
World Rings In 2024 After War, Bots And Barbie
Jubilant crowds bid farewell on Sunday to the hottest year on record, closing a turbulent 12 months marked by clever chatbots, climate crises and devastating wars in Gaza and Ukraine.
Blinken Seeks Way Forward In Mexico On Migration Surge
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held talks Wednesday in Mexico in hopes of tackling surging migration, which has become a major political headache for President Joe Biden as he enters an election year.
Homelessness Soars In Rural England As Living Costs Hit Poor
Homelessness in rural England has risen by 40 percent in five years with many sleeping in the open air, tents or makeshift shelters, a British rural charity said on Tuesday.
Influx Of Migrants At US-Mexico Border Poses Conundrum For Biden
US border patrol and several states have found themselves overwhelmed lately, lacking resources to manage the thousands of migrants arriving from Mexico every day.
Ofgem Proposes Energy Price Cap Adjustment to Tackle £3 Billion Debt Crisis
The proposed measure involves a one-time adjustment of £16, spread across the period from April 2024 to March 2025.
Sustainable Development Goals Key To Unlocking A Greener, Healthier Future, But We're Failing To Meet Them
In 2012 the United Nations created Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to resolve pressing environmental, political, and economic challenges
A Conversation With 'Hey Girls': How Women Are Reclaiming Control Of Menstrual Health
'Hey Girls' is a menstrual health brand that sets out to provide women with safe and sustainable sanitary products while eradicating period poverty across the UK.
World Bank Faces Accusations of 'Turning Blind Eye' to Sexual Abuse in Kenyan Schools
The World Bank's failure to act on early warnings and reports of sexual abuse has perpetuated a culture of impunity.
UK Announce Climate Aid At COP28 After Second Earthquake Rocks The Philippines
After a violent earthquake rocked the Philippines for the second time in two weeks, Sunak announced that the UK will be providing countries vulnerable to climate change with funding.
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.
Elon Musk Denounces Five Week Strike as Swedish Workers Challenge Tesla
Tesla, the electric vehicle giant led by entrepreneur Elon Musk, finds itself at the centre of a labour dispute as workers in Sweden embark on strikes.
Net Migration to UK Hit Record 745,000 in 2022, New Figures Show
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the updated data replaces the previous estimate of 606,000, after making revisions to reflect "unexpected patterns" in migrant behaviour.
Rishi Sunak's Decision to Scrap Free NHS Prescriptions Draws Criticism for Impact on the Most Vulnerable
Sunak is scrapping free NHS prescriptions that have been a vital lifeline for individuals with chronic conditions, low-income families, and the elderly.
Government Issue Huge Pay Increase As A Step Towards Ending Poverty In The UK
The National Living Wage will increase in 2024 to end low hourly pay for full-time workers and those hit hard by the cost of living crisis across the UK.
Disabled People Have To Earn Benefits As Rishi Sunak Aims To Change the 'Unsustainable' Welfare System
The UK government is changing the unsustainable UK welfare system with a new policy change that will reduce benefits for disabled and mentally ill people and make them work from home.
Trump Vows New Migrant Crackdown In Visit To Mexico Border
Donald Trump took his presidential campaign down to the border with Mexico on Sunday, doubling down on the hardline immigration rhetoric that was a hallmark of his first White House term.
Cumbria Is Fighting Staffing Crisis In Hospitality And Tourism Sector With Over 200,000 Unemployed
While 80 per cent of Cumbria's population said that they did not want a job, MPs and CEOs are fighting to save its hospitality and tourism sector from crashing.