The British Business Bank has published a new five-year strategic plan designed to deliver a step change in how smaller businesses across the UK access finance, following an expanded mandate and increased government backing. The plan, unveiled today, responds to the Government’s decision earlier this year to increase the Bank’s permanent financial capacity to £25.6 billion and give it greater …

Horrific allegations have emerged that wealthy, gun-obsessed tourists paid up to £88,000 to participate in depraved ‘human safaris’ during the devastating siege of Sarajevo in the 1990s, with children’s lives horrifically carrying a premium price tag. Italian prosecutors are investigating the disturbing claims, which suggest that up to 100 bloodthirsty individuals, primarily from far-right circles across Europe, the US, and …

A cross-party group of MPs will deliver a 152,000-signature FairFuelUK petition to 10 Downing Street on Tuesday, calling on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to cut or at least freeze fuel duty in next week’s Winter Budget. The delegation will be led by Lewis Cocking, MP for Broxbourne, amid rising concern that the Treasury is preparing increases that campaigners say would hit …

Japan’s plan to significantly increase the price of residency visas for foreigners to match the rates in the West has divided the expatriate community, which fears the move would further worsen the country’s persistent labour shortages. The additional revenue will be used to “improve conditions for the rapidly growing foreign resident population” and enhance efforts to deport illegal immigrants, the …

Zohran Mamdani’s victory in New York City has drawn attention well beyond American borders. The 34-year-old son of immigrants ran a democratic socialist campaign focused on housing reform, wealth redistribution, and inclusive immigration policies. From a UK right-of-centre perspective, his triumph represents both an example of the progressive appeal in urban politics and a cautionary tale about the potential consequences …

Ask most people what autumn is about, and it probably won’t take them long to mention yellowing leaves or crisp, chilly air. This season also means a rich and warm vibe when it comes to the personal style that many of us adopt. Enter halo hair extensions. They’re the ultimate “quick fix” for instant length, volume, and that salon-fresh bounce, …

In today’s fast-paced business environment, managing payroll efficiently is crucial for maintaining smooth operations and employee satisfaction. Traditional manual methods often lead to errors, delays, and unnecessary administrative burdens that can drain resources. Automated payroll systems step in to streamline these processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness. By adopting automation, companies can focus more on growth strategies rather than routine …

The demand for precision plastic solutions in the global manufacturing sector is rising as industries seek efficient, cost-effective methods to produce complex parts. Providers like Protolabs EMEA offer services such as injection moulding service, which are instrumental in meeting these industry needs. This topic encompasses the historical context of injection moulding as a pivotal manufacturing process and explores how its …

Tribes and communities are deeply ingrained as important in the human psyche. By leveraging this fact, you can more efficiently increase engagement and foster loyalty among your customers, regardless of the type of product you’re selling. This goes for almost all companies. That’s not to say that some types of products and services aren’t more or less suited, but except …

Online trading has become a normal part of how people invest and manage money today. With so many platforms available, it can be hard to tell which ones truly protect personal data and funds. Knowing how to identify a secure trading platform helps safeguard both money and peace of mind. A trusted platform follows clear rules, uses strong security tools, …

Choosing a stairlift is a big decision, as it’s genuinely one that could change your life from here on out. Yet, with so many brands on the market, it can be hard to know which ones are genuinely reliable. To help narrow things down for you, the experts have reviewed and compared the most trusted stairlift companies in the UK …

If something is done 19 times in a row, that means it is not working, Scott Bessent has said The restrictions Brussels has imposed against Moscow over the Ukraine conflict are ineffective, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told NBC News on Sunday. The official also criticized the bloc for pursuing the same strategy for 19 rounds in a row and …

Nicholas Lardy is a non-resident senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics and a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, both Washington-based think tanks. He has studied the Chinese economy extensively, publishing several books on its growth and development since the late 1970s. His most recent, 2019’s The State Strikes Back, posits a rollback of Beijing’s economic …

Roblox CEO Dave Baszuki joined The New York Times’ Hard Fork podcast to discuss the gaming platform’s new age verification feature — but he seemed to get frustrated at the number of questions focused on child safety. The interview began with Baszuki describing the feature, which will require all users who want to submit a face scan if they want …

Travellers were left stranded for hours at Eindhoven Airport on Saturday, after flights were suspended following sightings of drones. The incident is just the latest in a series of airspace intrusions by unidentified UAVs, that have caused travel chaos in Europe. Drones were first spotted flying over the nearby Volkel air force base late on Friday. Dutch military personnel tried …