Private US Spaceship Poised To Launch For The Moon
An American spaceship attempting a lunar landing will aim to launch early Thursday, the second private-led effort this year after the first ended in failure.
Labour's Ambitious Home Insulation Plan Faces Uncertainty Amid Debt Concerns
The initiative, aimed at addressing climate change and improving energy efficiency, now faces scrutiny over the potential impact on national debt and the feasibility of implementation.
Barratt to Acquire Redrow in Landmark £2.5 Billion Deal
Barratt, the nation's largest housebuilder, has finalised a deal to acquire its smaller counterpart, Redrow, for an impressive sum exceeding £2.5 billion.
Starmer Faces Rising Criticism Over Plans To Drop £28 Billion Green Investment Pledge
Starmer is expected to argue that it will not affect specific pledges on improving home energy efficiency and decarbonising the national grid by 2030.
Mastering the Psychology of Pricing in Online Retail: Strategies for Sales Success
Have you ever wondered why prices ending in .99 seem more enticing or how limited-time offers suddenly make you want to hit 'buy'?
AI Won't Take As Many Jobs As Expected, Suggests New Study
While several reports have emerged recently sounding the alarm for job loss due to the impact of AI, a new study has said the damage may not be as bad as anticipated.
Major UK Supermarkets Slash Prices on Aptamil Baby Formula Amidst CMA Investigation
This move follows similar initiatives by Sainsbury's and Iceland to address concerns about the vulnerability of formula products to price shocks.
E-bike Craze In High Gear At CES Gadget Fest
Electric bicycle makers at CES touted slick features like ChatGPT as they rode a trend of people wanting to enjoy a breeze in their face without sweat on their brow.
Individual Health Plans: How benefitbay's ICHRA Model Aligns with 2024 Health Trends
As 2024 unfolds, the landscape of employee health benefits is transitioning toward individualized care with unprecedented dynamism and sophistication.
Copilot Chats On Edge And Bing Outnumber Websites By A Billion, Microsoft Says
The Edge browser stopped over 127 million phishing attacks, which is equivalent to stopping 4 phishing attacks every second for an entire year.
The 2024 Forecast for Retail Industry: 'It is going to get worse'
Projections released by Think Tank suggest that consumers are likely to maintain a cautious approach to spending in the initial months of 2024.
NHS Strikes Continue Amid Plans For A Six Day Walkout In January
While the government's wage increase was accepted earlier this year, NHS employees have planned to intensify the strike actions across the UK.
Colossal Costs and Insatiable Influencers: How One Cake Maker Is Weathering the Storm With Swagger
Cake maker Reshmi Bennett spills the beans on her viral creations, her boisterous social media presence, and thriving in a tumultuous business environment.
Part-time and Shift Workers Face Holiday Pay Cut of £248 Million Due to UK Rule Change
The UK rule change, which comes into effect next month, has raised concerns among workers and labour advocates, prompting reconsideration of the decision.
UK To Raise BBC Licence Fee After Two-year Freeze
The UK government announced Thursday that the BBC licence fee will rise after a two-year freeze, but the broadcaster indicated the increase would not be enough to ward off further cuts.
UK Pension System Faces Scrutiny as Government Data Powers Raise Concerns Over Errors and Fraud
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) shed light on computer errors within the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) that resulted in 165,000 individuals missing out on £1.2 billion in the preceding year.
UK Household Financial Struggles Soar Amid Cost-of-Living Crisis
The latest research from the consumer group Which? unveiled that 9.8 per cent of surveyed households admitted to missing or defaulting on payments for loans, credit cards, housing, or household bills during that period.
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.
ASLEF Announces December Strikes Amidst Ongoing Pay Negotiations and Government Scrutiny
The strikes are scheduled to take place between Saturday, December 2, and Friday, December 8, with an overtime refusal period spanning from Friday, December 1, to Saturday, December 9.
UK Inflation Falls Sharply, Relieving Pressure On PM Sunak
UK inflation hit the lowest level in two years last month after consumer prices fell sharper than expected on easing energy bills, official data showed Wednesday, relieving a cost-of-living crisis and pressure on embattled Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves Plans Pensions Reform to Revitalise UK's Sluggish Economic Growth
Reeves' vision for pension reform envisions redirecting a significant portion of retirement savings towards bolstering the growth of British businesses.
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.
How businesses can lower costs for consumers
Transparent communication with customers about price changes and a continuous focus on cost analysis are essential components of a comprehensive strategy to lower prices during inflation while maintaining competitiveness.
Santander's Profits Soar 20% But Cautions Borrowers Of The Impending Impact Of High-For-Longer Interest Rates
Santander's profits rose by 20 per cent achieving an attributable profit of €8,143 million in the first nine months of 2023, but warn borrowers of the Impending impact of high-for-longer interest rates.
'It All Adds Up Campaign' Relaunched To Help UK Homes Battle Cost-of-living Crisis This Winter
Ahead of the general elections, the UK government is building on last winter's effect of 80 per cent of UK homes using at least one energy-saving tip from the 'It All Adds Up Campaign'.
Investors Wary After FTX Debacle as People Lose Trust in Companies Managing Their Money
To prevent financial scandals and bolster investor confidence, regulators must continuously update and refine regulations to match evolving financial markets.
Best Banks in the UK 2023 - Personal Banking
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Tube Strikes Called Off 12 Hours Before Action
Tube strikes that would see millions of passengers in chaos have been cancelled after an agreement that saved 200 jobs was made between TfL and RMT Union.
Digital Transformation Strategies for Traditional Industries
Discover how traditional industries can thrive in the digital age with innovative transformation strategies.
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.