A top official at the National Institutes of Health announced his abrupt retirement from the agency after 21 years, complaining about censorship under the leadership of HHS Sec. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. NIH senior investigator Kevin Hall complained that he ‘experienced censorship’ during his investigation of ultra-processed food addiction. ‘After 21 years at my dream job, I’m very sad to ...
Former Trump national security aide and Pentagon press secretary John Ullyot reportedly will resign at the end of the week. His sudden departure comes after Sean Parnell took over the role of the Pentagon’s chief spokesperson in February. ‘I made clear to Secretary [Pete] Hegseth before the inauguration that I was not interested in being number two to anyone in ...
The Republican National Committee (RNC) is quickly coming out of the gate when it comes to fundraising. The RNC reports hauling in $56.1 million during the January-March first quarter of 2025 fundraising as the national party committee builds resources for next year’s midterm elections, when it will defend its majorities in the House and the Senate. The RNC, which shared ...
Suppose you’re in the unfortunate situation of being offered a settlement agreement by your employer. In that case, there’s a little-known benefit you should be aware of: an employer in the UK usually covers the cost of your legal advice. This isn’t some generous act on their part but rather a legal requirement under UK law. The employer must ensure ...
A strategically vital British manufacturer teetering on the brink, thousands of jobs in jeopardy, and a government reluctant to intervene. It may sound like the story of British Steel in 2025—but more than fifty years ago, the same narrative played out with another great British name: Rolls-Royce. In the early 1970s, the luxury car and aerospace firm—then one of Britain’s ...
The government must show greater ambition and urgency in addressing the employment prospects of older workers if it hopes to meet its goal of an 80% employment rate, according to the 50+ Employment Taskforce. Responding to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics, which reveal a significant employment gap between younger and older workers, the Taskforce is calling ...
British officials have begun classifying sensitive trade documents as “secret” and “top secret” in a bid to shield key information from American counterparts, as relations between London and Washington strain under President Trump’s tariff war, Business Matters has learned. The move marks a significant shift in internal government protocols, underscoring concerns over the potential misuse or interception of UK economic ...
A fast-growing talent platform already working with global brands such as Louis Vuitton, Virgin Group, and WHSmith has raised £3.65 million in seed funding to scale its recruitment solution for the next generation. London-based Vizzy, which launched its platform to market in 2023, aims to overhaul the traditional CV format that has remained virtually unchanged for decades. The investment round ...
Runna, the London-based coaching app that helps runners build personalised training plans, has been snapped up by US fitness giant Strava in a deal expected to deliver a multimillion-pound payday for its co-founders. Although the terms of the deal remain undisclosed, it is understood that early investors are poised for a windfall—reportedly receiving returns of up to 30 times their ...
The price of gold soared to an all-time high on Wednesday, breaching the $3,300 mark for the first time as growing global trade tensions sent investors scrambling for safe-haven assets. The surge came alongside a weakening US dollar and renewed uncertainty over President Trump’s proposed tariffs on critical minerals. Gold climbed by $107.90, or 3.4 per cent, to $3,326.60 per ...