Jobs and employment Tata will ‘continue to lose jobs in Port Talbot even with Labour subsidy. admin Mar 27, 2024 Sources close to Tata Steel have stated that the company would continue to cut thousands of jobs at its Port Talbot…
EU EU investigates Apple and Alphabet owner Alphabet, Meta, under the new tech law admin Mar 27, 2024 Apple, Google parent company Meta and Google are all being investigated by EU authorities for possible breaches of…
Economy Focusing on consumers can give China an extra $3.5trn. admin Mar 27, 2024 The International Monetary Fund said that China's economy could grow by $3.5 trillion over the next 15 year if its…
Banking Bank of England: Delaying interest rate reductions will weaken the UK economy admin Mar 27, 2024 A report warns that the UK economy is headed for a slow recovery after the recession, and the Bank of England may…
Retail Kingfisher owner B&Q is impacted by sluggish French sales admin Mar 27, 2024 Kingfisher's hopes of a recovery have once again been dashed after the DIY retailer saw its profits fall due to…
Economy British homes are smaller, older and more expensive than those overseas admin Mar 27, 2024 A report says that Britain's housing is "expensive and cramped" with an ageing population. It offers the lowest…
Energy As Treasury “stifles” offshore wind, energy prices could rise admin Mar 27, 2024 A new report claims that consumers could see their energy prices rise further because the government is blocking…
Business Merlin’s record revenue keeps wheels spinning admin Mar 27, 2024 Merlin Entertainments announced today the purchase of the Orlando Wheel in Icon Park, Florida. It is the tallest…
Economy Insurance premiums are soaring, giving the Treasury a windfall in tax revenue admin Mar 27, 2024 The rapid increase in premiums for car, pet and home insurance has brought the government a windfall worth more…
Energy Wind farms investigated for ‘overcharging by £100m customers’ admin Mar 26, 2024 Wind farms owners are under investigation by the energy watchdog over alleged market manipulating after being…
Financial US investment funds withdraw $13.3bn in BlackRock’s anti-ESG campaign admin Mar 26, 2024 Red state investment funds pulled $13.3bn out of BlackRock, the world's biggest asset manager, nearly two years…
Technology China bans use of Intel and AMD in government computers admin Mar 26, 2024 China has issued new guidelines which will see US microprocessors such as Intel and AMD phased out from government…
Defence industry US and Japan to upgrade security pact, the biggest in 60 years admin Mar 26, 2024 In an effort to counter China, the US and Japan plan to upgrade their security alliance to its highest level since…
Healthcare Wes Streeting: NHS should “seek to utilize” private healthcare… admin Mar 25, 2024 Wes Streeting, the shadow health secretary, has stated that he would like the NHS to rely on the private sector for…
EU trade The diamond trade in Europe is a fading industry as Russian sanctions bite admin Mar 25, 2024 In an office in Antwerp in Belgium, four piles of small grit-like stones are piled on the desk. It's hard to…
Artificial intelligence AI-powered robots can stand up on their own. admin Mar 25, 2024 The green robot, standing at knee height, shuffled up to the stage of the San Jose Convention Center. A crowd of…
AI Founder Emad Mostaque exits AI picture start-up StabilityAI admin Mar 25, 2024 Emad Mostaque has left Stability AI. The pioneering start-up that he founded in order to create images at will.…
Business Virgin riches: Richard Branson’s tight control over his brand allows him to… admin Mar 25, 2024 Sir Richard Branson waived over £100 million he was due to receive from Nationwide Building Society in exchange for…