Angelos Frangopoulos says Ofcom investigation is part of a political campaign against free speech The chief executive of GB News has accused far-left activists of waging a “coordinated political campaign” against the channel after Ofcom launched another investigation into its programming. Angelos Frangopoulos said GB News was facing an “orchestrated attack” by pressure groups seeking to silence the broadcaster, which ...
Jonathan Reynolds will urge Donald Trump’s administration to exempt British steel from punitive tariffs as he embarks on high-stakes trade negotiations in Washington. On Tuesday, the Business Secretary will become the first UK minister to hold direct talks with the new Trump administration, aiming to secure crucial exemptions from the US president’s global tariff regime. Mr Reynolds is set to ...
In today’s fast-paced, digitally-driven world, consumer expectations have evolved significantly. With the rise of the internet, smartphones, and other technological advancements, consumers now demand convenience, speed, and personalised experiences. To meet these growing expectations and stay competitive, businesses across various sectors are adopting new technologies. From artificial intelligence (AI) and automation to data analytics and customer relationship management (CRM) systems, ...
The pound has surged to a four-month high against the US dollar as concerns over Donald Trump’s escalating trade war spark fears of an American recession. Sterling edged up by 0.1% on Tuesday, surpassing the $1.30 threshold for the first time since November, as the US president’s hardline stance on tariffs unnerved global markets. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent fuelled ...
The State Department and FBI Los Angeles are warning spring break travelers to take certain precautions and be extra vigilant when traveling. FBI Los Angeles told travelers to check the State Department’s travel advisories — designed to give U.S. citizens reliable information about security threats overseas — for their intended destinations ahead of time. ‘Whether it’s families looking to escape ...
President Donald Trump called for the impeachment of a judge in a Truth Social post on Tuesday, apparently referring to U.S. District Judge James E. Boasberg who recently sought to block deportation flights to El Salvador. ‘This Radical Left Lunatic of a Judge, a troublemaker and agitator who was sadly appointed by Barack Hussein Obama, was not elected President – ...
Vice President JD Vance will serve as the Republican National Committee’s finance chair, telling Fox News Digital that he will work with the party to ‘fully enact the MAGA mandate’ and grow the Republican majority in Congress in 2026. The RNC Executive Committee voted unanimously to confirm Vance in the role, an RNC official told Fox News Digital. This ...
The world of banking and payments is evolving rapidly, with embedded finance and Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) reshaping how businesses interact with financial services. Barry O’Sullivan, Head of Banking and Payments Infrastructure at OpenPayd, recently spoke with Payments Consulting Network about the challenges businesses face in accessing banking services and how OpenPayd is providing a seamless solution. O’Sullivan explained how businesses today ...
Kemi Badenoch has always prided herself on being the straight-talking, no-nonsense politician, unafraid to ruffle feathers and say the supposedly unsayable. A darling of the right, a would-be Thatcher 2.0, she has spent her political career carving out an image of economic pragmatism wrapped in a distinctly ideological package. Whilst her delivery is far from the ‘Iron Lady’, her latest ...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy replaced his military’s top official ahead of a call Tuesday between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin about ending the war in Ukraine. Andrii Hnatov, whom Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov said has ‘over 27 years of military experience,’ was appointed the new chief of the general staff of Ukraine’s armed forces. Anatoliy Barhylevych, ...