HMRC phone lines under fire as callers face 70-minute waits
HMRC has come under renewed scrutiny after figures showed that over 44,000 callers were abruptly cut off while on hold ...
UK to review visa system to entice top AI and science talent, says Reeves
Rachel Reeves has pledged a root-and-branch review of the UK’s immigration framework, including potential new visa routes for high-skilled workers ...
Record surge in long-term sickness claims baffles experts amid mounting benefits costs
Britain’s soaring sickness bill has left policymakers and economists scratching their heads, with near-record numbers of workers absent on long-term ...
Reeves puts growth first in clash over net zero and Heathrow expansion
Rachel Reeves, the Chancellor, has signalled that economic growth must take precedence over net zero goals, creating a likely rift ...
Meta soothes ad giants with ‘community notes’ after US fact-checking overhaul
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, has sought to calm key advertisers following its decision to scrap ...
Rishi Sunak returns to alma mater with new Oxford and Stanford fellowships
Rishi Sunak is set to embark on an academic chapter of his career after securing two high-profile posts at Oxford ...
Withdrawing from the WHO: A Chance to Rethink Global and Domestic Public Health
Jeffrey A. Singer On January 20, President Trump signed an executive order withdrawing the United States from the World Health ...
UK borrowing overshoot stokes fears over fiscal rules
Government borrowing surged by £3.2 billion above expectations in December, with the shortfall reaching £17.8 billion as rising public sector ...
Institutional Investors — Including Armistice Capital — Acquire a New Stake in Hotel and Resort Brands
A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have obtained a position in companies that own and operate luxury ...
“Debifi and Berglinde Collaborate to Revolutionize Fiat Lending with Bitcoin-Backed Loans Available in USD, EUR, and CHF”
“Lugano, January 22, 2025 – Today, Debifi, the leading platform in non-custodial Bitcoin-backed lending, announced a strategic partnership with Berglinde, ...
