Drought Emergency in Catalonia, Water Reserves Fall Below 16%
The Catalan government has formally announced a state of emergency after more than 1,000 days of drought.
Labour Backtrack On £28 Billion Green Investment Pledge After Weeks Of Confusion
With a UK general election looming, the Labour Party are starting to persuade business and financial sector leaders that it can be trusted to grow the economy.
Artificial Intelligence to Amplify Global Ransomware Threat, Warns UK Government Agency
The NCSC has warned that AI integration in cyber operations will likely intensify the global ransomware threat in the next two years, as per a new report.
Web3 Gaming Trends in 2024: Utility-Driven Integration, iGaming Models and Web2.5 Impact
This year can finally be the year that Web3 gaming takes its much-awaited leap towards mainstream adoption. Let's dive into key trends.
EU Ports Urged To Team Up To Fight 'Very Creative' Drug Smugglers
Drug smugglers in the EU have become so "very creative" that the bloc's seaports should join forces to combat their ever-changing tactics, Belgian Interior Minister Annelies Verlinden told AFP.
Authorities Investigate £60 Million Student Loan Scam Targeting Higher Education Funding
The illicit scheme allegedly involves the creation of fake student identities and the manipulation of loan disbursements.
Labour Promises To Save The UK's Business Reputation From 'A New Age Of Insecurity'
As the next general election approaches, MP Rachel Reeves will introduce JP Morgan investors to Labour's plan to regrow the British economy.
Abdulwahab Al Maimani: Blending Business Innovation with Middle Eastern Trends
Abdulwahab Al Maimani, an entrepreneurial trailblazer from Oman, represents the synthesis of innovative business practices
UK Energy Security Assured for 70 years With A Nuclear Roadmap for the Biggest Nuclear Power Expansion
The UK government has announced a civil nuclear roadmap that seeks to revive the UK nuclear sector with a plan to build new nuclear reactors, fuels, and technology, adding UK jobs across the country.
Talks of Including Palestine In Saudi-Israel Deal Amidst UK's Call to Fulfill 2720 Gaza Resolution
Saudi Arabia is ready for a Saudi-Israel deal if Israel includes a Palestinian state creation plan in it as Britain urges all parties in Gaza to uphold the 2720 Gaza resolution of longer humanitarian pauses.
World Economic Forum Warns of AI-Driven Misinformation Threatening Global Stability and Elections
The WEF's annual risks report, based on insights from 1,400 experts, has unveiled a chilling reality, stating that 30 per cent of respondents foresee a high probability of a global catastrophe within the next two years.
London Underground Strike Suspended At The Last Minute
A strike that threatened to grind London's underground network to a virtual halt for several days was called off at the last minute on Sunday following "positive discussions" in pay talks, the main rail union said.
New Labour Plan Could See Less Children In Private Schools In The UK
In a bid to win the next general election, the Labour Party have pledged to end business rate relief and increase VAT charges for private schools.
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
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.
Zelensky Visits Front As Kyiv Says Six Killed In Russian Attacks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday visited frontline command posts in eastern and southern Ukraine, as local officials reported six killed in a spate of Russian air, rocket and artillery attacks.
UK's RMT Union Members Accept Pay Deal To End Long-running Rail Strikes
The RMT rail union on Thursday said its members have voted in favour of a pay deal to end more than a year of walkouts on the UK's strike-plagued rail network.
UK Becomes the First Country To Sign an Online Fraud Charter With Tech Companies
The UK government has signed an Online Fraud Charter with 11 tech companies to tackle online frauds including fake dating profiles and peer-to-peer marketplaces in social media platforms
British FTSE Companies Exposed For Lack Of Female CEOs
Across 350 British companies listed in the Financial Times Stock Exchange, just one in five boasted a female CEO.
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.
COP28 President 'Cautiously Optimistic' On Success Of Key Climate Conference
The UAE's Sultan Al Jaber, the president of the forthcoming UN climate conference in Dubai, is "cautiously optimistic" that the pivotal talks will be successful, he told AFP in an interview on Saturday.
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.
New AI and Data Science Conversion Courses Funding To Make the UK Workforce More Inclusive
Banking on the success of the first phase of funding for AI and Data Science Conversion courses, the UK government has further announced £17 million in funding this year to diversify and enhance the AI skills of the nation's workforce.
Inflation, Higher Rates Hit Eurozone Growth Outlook
The European Commission on Wednesday lowered its eurozone growth forecast for 2023 and 2024, saying the high cost of living and interest rates were weighing on consumers and businesses.
Sustainable Development On The Menu As APEC Finance Chiefs Meet
Economic development and environmental action need to march hand in hand if the world is to successfully combat global warming, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Monday at the start of major global meeting.
Nationwide's Competitive Two-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Signals Positive Shift in Property Market
Mortgage brokers have hailed Nationwide's decision as a "watershed moment", anticipating a revitalisation of the property market and instilling hope among borrowers.
October UK Retail Sales Drop Triggering Recession Worry in the UK Economy
UK retail sales growth declined in October as UK consumers are cautious of spending and saving for Christmas amidst the cost-of-living crisis which has sparked a recession for the UK economy.
US Stocks Rally On Fed Decision While Yen Steadies
Wall Street stocks rallied while the dollar pulled back against the yen as the Federal Reserve kept interest rates steady, opting against hiking for the second straight time.
Russia Recruits Female Soldiers And Says It Is 'Ready For Talks'
Russia has said that it is open to co-existence discussions with the West as Ukraine makes advancements in regaining the city of Bakhmut.
How Next-Gen Tech Solutions are Disrupting Different Industries Today
Digital twin cities, flying taxis, and autonomous cargo ships are slowly becoming a reality