President Donald Trump targeted Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, in a Thursday night Truth Social post, urging Republicans to vote in the opposite of the way that she does. ‘Republicans, when in doubt, vote the exact opposite of Senator Susan Collins. Generally speaking, you can’t go wrong. Thank you for your attention to this matter and, MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!’ the ...
With the passage of time, the quantum realm, which was before only a subject of discussion among physicists, is rapidly becoming a component of the real world of business. This is not only another technological advancement; rather, it is a breakthrough in computing capability that will bring about a transformation in whole industries, ranging from the banking and medical fields ...
Labour’s former shadow chancellor Anneliese Dodds has called on the Treasury to consider a wealth tax ahead of this autumn’s budget, warning that the government cannot avoid “big decisions” on how to fund growing public spending demands. Dodds, who served under Keir Starmer and resigned earlier this year over the government’s decision to cut international aid, said Chancellor Rachel Reeves ...
Shadow Scottish secretary Andrew Bowie has called for an urgent policy review on North Sea oil and gas, following comments by former US President Donald Trump describing the region as “a treasure chest for the United Kingdom”. Trump’s remarks—made during a visit to Scotland earlier this week—criticised the UK’s windfall tax on fossil fuel profits and claimed high taxes on ...
Heathrow Airport has unveiled updated plans to build a third runway by 2039 at a revised cost of £21 billion—up from £14 billion in 2018—citing “construction inflation” and growing passenger demand. The proposal, submitted to the UK government for review, includes a 3,500-metre runway located to the north-west of the existing site. The airport has also stated it is open ...
Meta and Microsoft have added a staggering $500 billion in combined market value overnight, following blockbuster earnings reports that exceeded Wall Street expectations and sent their share prices soaring. The surge marks a major milestone for both tech giants—and a moment of triumph for investors riding the artificial intelligence wave. Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, saw ...
Lauren Guthrie, entrepreneur and finalist from the first series of The Great British Sewing Bee, is weaving a bold new chapter for her Birmingham-based business, Guthrie & Ghani, following a transformative experience on the government-backed Help to Grow: Management Course. Guthrie, a leading figure in the UK’s sewing and craft scene, founded the business with her husband in 2013, turning ...
His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has reported the loss or theft of nearly 3,000 electronic devices over the past three years, fuelling growing concerns over government cybersecurity as cyberattacks and phishing scams surge across the UK. Data obtained through a Freedom of Information (FOI) request and analysed by the Parliament Street think tank reveals that a total of 2,897 ...
It’s 3pm on a Friday. If you’re working from home, there’s a growing chance you’ve already shut your laptop, set your Teams status to “active”, and headed off for a long weekend. New data from Virgin Media O2 has revealed a distinct shift in working habits, with broadband traffic dropping by 8 per cent between 3pm and 5pm on summer ...
Stock markets across Europe and beyond fell sharply this morning following a dramatic escalation in the global trade war by former US President Donald Trump. On Thursday night, Trump announced a new wave of tariffs on imports from 92 countries, igniting fears of a significant blow to international commerce and a renewed slowdown in global economic growth. In early trading, ...