Switzerland has been a neutral country for about five hundred years. Sweden also has a tradition of neutrality, but it has recently changed its position, to its own detriment. ...
The number of UK households where no adult has ever worked has reached a 12-year high, highlighting a deepening labour crisis that experts warn is stifling Britain’s economic growth. In the first quarter of this year, there were 269,000 non-student ...
In a landmark deal for the biotech industry, EyeBio, a London-based startup co-founded by Dame Kate Bingham, has been acquired by US pharmaceutical giant Merck, known as MSD in the UK, for up to $3bn (£2.36bn). This acquisition is poised ...
Homeownership among millennials has climbed to its highest level in over a decade, driven by a significant rise in earnings among young people, according to recent research from the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS). The IFS’s findings reveal a notable ...
The US government says it has exposed Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska and three Russian companies in an attempt to illegally unfreeze more than $1.5 billion blocked under sanctions. This is stated in a statement of the Office of Foreign Assets ...
The number of homes available for sale in the UK has reached its highest level in eight years, according to property search website Zoopla, which forecasts that this surge in supply will help moderate house price increases in the coming ...
A London-based financial technology firm, Curve, has announced plans to introduce the first alternative to Apple Wallet, setting the stage for increased competition in the digital payments arena. Curve’s innovative system will enable users to make “tap and go” payments ...
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has embarked on an extensive training programme to equip thousands of mechanics with the skills needed to service electric vehicles (EVs), addressing concerns over a skills shortage that is driving up repair costs for EV drivers. ...
The Evening Standard has announced plans to cease its daily print edition, transitioning to a weekly format as it grapples with the impact of remote work and improved wifi on the London Underground. The London-based freesheet informed staff on Wednesday ...
The UK’s automotive sector is calling on the incoming government to implement a robust industrial strategy to aid the transition to electric vehicles, following another month of declining production. According to data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders ...