Thailand and Cambodia reached a ceasefire deal ‘through trade,’ President Donald Trump announced Monday, ending a burgeoning conflict that displaced 260,000 people. The declaration from Trump comes after he said over the weekend that he had spoken to the leaders of Cambodia and Thailand, urging a ceasefire, adding the U.S. would not get back to the ‘trading table’ with the ...
Vaping has emerged as an alternative to smoking. However, little regard is given to its environmental cost. Disposables, too much packaging, and careless disposal all contribute to increased e-waste. With the increase in vaping comes the increase in its responsibility. Sustainable habits minimize the impact on the environment and do not impact the experience. The article explores simple ideas for ...
Former President Barack Obama issued a rare statement weighing in on the hunger situation in Gaza on Sunday, suggesting aid must flow to Palestinians regardless of whether Israel can secure a hostage deal for now. Obama made the statement on social media in reference to reporting from the New York Times stating that ‘Gazans are dying of starvation.’ Israel, which ...
Artificial intelligence is no longer a niche tool for tech labs or science-fiction thrillers. It’s now the battleground where the future of American power, prosperity, and freedom will be decided. With the release of ‘Winning the AI Race: America’s AI Action Plan,’ the Trump administration is rightfully treating this moment as the 21st-century equivalent of the space race or the ...
The UK economy received an unexpected lift earlier this year as businesses rushed to complete orders ahead of President Trump’s sweeping tariff regime, according to the latest forecast from the EY Item Club. The respected forecaster has raised its 2025 growth projection to 1 per cent, up from the 0.8 per cent previously expected, crediting a “flurry of business spending” ...
Doug Wright MBE, a man whose name has become synonymous with McDonald’s in the West Midlands, has announced his retirement from the fast food giant after an extraordinary 44-year career. Wright, affectionately known throughout the region as Mr McDonald’s, has sold his 26-strong restaurant portfolio in a move that brings to an end one of the most inspiring entrepreneurial journeys ...
Sales of prestige lip products in the UK have surged by 16 per cent year-on-year to £80.4 million in the six months to June, as cash-strapped consumers turn to small luxuries to lift their mood — a classic example of the so-called “lipstick effect.” The term, coined by Leonard Lauder, former chairman of Estée Lauder, describes how sales of cosmetics ...
Taxpayers have been warned to settle their tax bills by 31st July or risk incurring late payment interest at 8.25%, as HMRC intensifies its crackdown on unpaid liabilities. The alert comes from Blick Rothenberg, a leading audit, tax and business advisory firm, which says taxpayers who have yet to pay their second payment on account for the 2024/25 tax year ...
The rapid rise of padel in the UK is fuelling a wave of planning activity, with new figures showing a 113 per cent increase in court applications in 2024 alone. The sport’s continued surge in popularity has unlocked nearly 17,000 potential development sites across the country, according to new data released by land and planning insight platform Searchland. Padel — ...
Secretary of State Marco Rubio dismissed speculation that he could be the Republican Party’s 2028 presidential nominee, instead throwing his support behind Vice President JD Vance. ‘I thinkJD Vance would be a great nominee if he decides he wants to do that,’ Rubio said during an interview with Lara Trump that aired on the Fox News Channel Saturday. Rubio also ...