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There is something exquisitely British about watching a government try to sweet-talk the very people it is about to fleece. Like putting out the good biscuits before the bailiffs arrive. And so we have Sir Keir Starmer — a man whose natural habitat is somewhere between a Select Committee hearing and an apologetic queue at Pret — inviting the grandees …

Leaders from some of Britain’s most influential companies were ushered into Downing Street on Wednesday evening as Sir Keir Starmer sought to shore up relations with business ahead of what is widely expected to be a painful, tax-raising budget later this month. Chief executives from NatWest, the banking giant; FTSE 100 software group Sage; Marks & Spencer; housebuilder Taylor Wimpey; …

New research from the International Diabetes Federation reveals that more than 1 in 2 employees with diabetes in Pakistan have considered leaving their job due to concerns about how they might be treated at work: NOVEMBER 14, 2025: More than 2 in 3 employees living with diabetes in Pakistan reported negative treatment in the workplace because of their condition, according …

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has abandoned plans to raise income tax in this month’s Budget, backing away from what would have been a dramatic break with Labour’s manifesto pledge after warnings it risked sparking a backlash among MPs and voters. According to officials briefed on the decision, Reeves and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer have “ripped up” the proposal, which had …

Scottish salmon farming is now adding £1 billion a year to Scotland’s economy, according to a major new independent study that underscores the sector’s growing importance to rural communities, the national supply chain and Scotland’s global reputation for high-quality food production. The report, produced by BiGGAR Economics for Salmon Scotland, reveals that the industry’s overall economic contribution has risen by …

Chart patterns are essential tools in technical analysis that help traders identify potential market movements and make informed trading decisions. These patterns form on price charts as a result of market psychology and the collective behavior of traders. By recognizing these formations, traders can anticipate potential breakouts, reversals, and continuations in price action. Understanding chart patterns is crucial for anyone …

Think of the last time you landed on a website that felt like stepping into a boutique hotel lobby—quiet confidence, nothing out of place, every detail curated. That’s the new benchmark for luxury online spaces. From Monaco-inspired color schemes to animations smoother than a Rolls-Royce glide, the bar keeps rising. Gibraltar has quietly become a design powerhouse for these experiences, …

Prograd, the UK-based platform helping young people earn money online through simple tasks such as playing games and answering surveys, has announced that its user base has nearly tripled over the past year, rising from around 400,000 users to more than 1.1 million. The growth comes at a time when the UK economy continues to stagnate, placing more and more …

The global wearables market is entering a new era, with smart glasses emerging as the standout growth category as traditional wrist-worn devices reach a more mature phase. According to Futuresource Consulting’s Global Wearables Market Outlook 2025, innovation is accelerating beyond the wrist, signalling a shift in how consumers interact with connected technologies. While global shipments of wrist-worn devices are still …

A major new report from Sport England and 4Global has strengthened calls for the Government to increase support for gyms, swimming pools and public leisure centres in the forthcoming Autumn Budget, warning that the sector is delivering billions in social value despite operating under severe financial pressure. The annual Moving Communities report highlights the critical role these facilities play in …