In an ambitious move to combat the soaring cost of groceries, US Vice President Kamala Harris is poised to unveil a comprehensive strategy aimed at major corporations within the food and grocery sector. This initiative, set to be a cornerstone of her economic policy, will be presented ahead of the November election. Harris is also…
In an urgent plea for intervention, the GMB union has spotlighted the precarious position of supermarket giant Asda, demanding immediate measures from the company’s owners to secure the livelihoods of its workforce. Recent figures unveiled a troubling 6% dip in Asda’s sales for the quarter ending on 4 August, a decline that not only persisted…
Across Britain, a remarkable resurgence of beaver populations is being celebrated as new generations of kits have been spotted from the bustling city of London to the serene landscapes of the Scottish Cairngorms, marking a significant comeback for a species that vanished from these shores over 400 years ago. This summer, the birth of these…
A significant environmental emergency has unfolded in the West Midlands as sodium cyanide, a highly toxic chemical, has contaminated a stretch of canal in Walsall, prompting urgent warnings from local authorities. The spillage, which occurred in Pleck on 12 August, has led to fears of severe health implications for anyone coming into contact with the…
In a significant development, German authorities have issued a European arrest warrant for a Ukrainian diving instructor implicated in the sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines, a critical infrastructure project running from Russia to Germany beneath the Baltic Sea. This incident, which occurred in September 2022, has heightened tensions amid already strained relations between…
Spanish authorities are currently investigating the filming of Katy Perry’s latest music video for her single “Lifetimes” amid concerns that it was shot on the protected sand dunes of S’Espalmador in Formentera, without the necessary permissions. The video, which showcases the singer enjoying the scenic views of Ibiza and Formentera’s beaches and nightlife, has sparked…
The UK’s energy watchdog, Ofgem, has approved a landmark £4.3 billion project to construct a cutting-edge, low-carbon electricity “superhighway”. Spanning 300 miles, this ambitious infrastructure will transport renewable energy from the windfarms of north-east Scotland down to the north of England. This development marks a significant stride towards bolstering the UK’s green energy capacity and…
TechNExt, the leading technology festival in the North East, is set to return in 2024, building on the success of its inaugural event last year. The festival’s official launch took place last week at the Opencast offices in Newcastle Upon Tyne. The 2023 edition of TechNExt spanned five days in June, attracting over 3,000 attendees…
According to the latest Government data released on 28 June, the UK housing market has seen its fifth consecutive month of growth in house sales. Ziphouse Ltd, a prominent UK property buying company, is contributing to this positive trend by offering fast, hassle-free sales solutions for homeowners eager to sell. In collaboration with Nextcrowd, an…
Last week, the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce celebrated its remarkable 230th anniversary with a special event at Elliot House, its headquarters located in the heart of the city center. This milestone marks over two centuries of the Chamber’s significant impact on local commerce and its evolution into the largest Chamber of Commerce in the…
