Britain’s soaring sickness bill has left policymakers and economists scratching their heads, with near-record numbers of workers absent on long-term health grounds costing the public purse more than £65.7 billion a year. Some 2.8 million people now claim incapacity and ...

Rachel Reeves has pledged a root-and-branch review of the UK’s immigration framework, including potential new visa routes for high-skilled workers in AI and life sciences, as part of a wider push to stimulate economic growth. The chancellor revealed that a ...

HMRC has come under renewed scrutiny after figures showed that over 44,000 callers were abruptly cut off while on hold last year, with some facing wait times of up to 70 minutes. The revelation arrives just as millions of taxpayers ...

Government borrowing surged by £3.2 billion above expectations in December, with the shortfall reaching £17.8 billion as rising public sector pay, inflation-linked benefits, and a one-off property purchase pushed spending to its highest December level in four years. Official figures ...

Rishi Sunak is set to embark on an academic chapter of his career after securing two high-profile posts at Oxford and Stanford universities. The former prime minister announced he will be joining the Blavatnik School of Government’s “world leaders circle” ...

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, has sought to calm key advertisers following its decision to scrap third-party fact-checking in the United States. Senior executives led by Nicola Mendelsohn, Meta’s head of global business, have held a ...

The world of online investing has undergone a significant transformation in recent years, driven by technological advancements, regulatory changes, and shifting investor preferences. These developments have democratized access to financial markets, allowing more people than ever to participate in stock ...

In a world increasingly driven by automation and innovation, mobile robotics has emerged as a transformative force reshaping industries and redefining what is possible in modern business operations. These cutting-edge technologies are enabling businesses to enhance efficiency, precision, and scalability ...

Biden‘s last-minute pardon of Anthony Fauci was not done to spare an “innocent” person from abuse by dishonest politicians. Biden likely did it to prevent an investigation into Fauci’s actions and background, which could have proved damaging for the political ...