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First-time buyers, the self-employed and older borrowers could soon find it easier to secure a mortgage under a package of reforms proposed by the Financial Conduct Authority, as the regulator moves to modernise lending rules to reflect changing working lives and demographics. The FCA said it plans to simplify mortgage regulations and loosen restrictions on lenders to allow more flexible …

McKinsey to make thousands of layoffs as AI advancesGlobal consultancy firm takes its own advice and sets out to cut one in ten roles in some teams in response to improvements in artificial intelligence McKinsey, the consultancy that regularly advises companies on cutting costs, is taking its own advice and drawing up plans that could result in it shedding thousands …

Virgin Media O2 has officially opened its new multi-million-pound North West headquarters in central Manchester, marking a significant expansion of its long-term commitment to the city and the wider region. The new office, located on John Dalton Street just off Deansgate, will be home to around 1,100 employees and forms part of a broader strategy to invest in people, digital …

A veteran nightclub operator has called on the government to introduce a Covid-style loan guarantee scheme to unlock investment in what he described as a “logjammed” hospitality sector struggling with poor access to finance and rising costs. Peter Marks, whose career spans more than four decades in bars, clubs and leisure, said the market for hospitality finance is effectively broken, …

The IPL 2026 mini-auction witnessed an unprecedented surge in the value of domestic Indian talent, culminating in a historic moment where two uncapped players were bought by the same franchise for the same record-breaking price. Wicketkeeper-batter Kartik Sharma of Rajasthan became the second player in the auction to be purchased for a mammoth ₹14.20 crore by Chennai Super Kings (CSK), …

Australian all-rounder Cameron Green’s record-breaking ₹25.2 crore deal with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) has grabbed headlines, but the final payout tells a different story. BCCI’s new overseas player cap reshapes IPL 2026 auction economics Due to the BCCI’s newly introduced ‘maximum fee’ rule for overseas players, Cameron Green will receive only ₹18 crore from the agreement, despite being the most …

The sensational Sri Lankan pacer Matheesha Pathirana, known widely as ‘Baby Malinga’ for his unique slinging action, became a centerpiece of the IPL 2026 auction shortly after the record-breaking sale of Cameron Green. Released surprisingly by Chennai Super Kings despite his proven death-overs expertise, Pathirana was quickly identified by several teams needing a specialist finisher with the ball. Starting from …

Alma AI LJUBLJANA, Slovenia, Dec. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Slovenian Tourist Board (STB) is strengthening Slovenia’s position as a digitally advanced, user-focused destination with Alma, an AI-powered virtual travel advisor that has rapidly become one of the country’s most innovative tourism tools. Integrated into the national tourism portal slovenia.info, Alma enables visitors to access personalised and up-to-date travel …

SYDNEY, Dec. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Axi, a leading global provider of online CFD and FX trading, celebrated its 18th anniversary this October, marking nearly two decades of growth, excellence, and commitment to making a positive impact. Founded in 2007, the Australian-based broker has evolved from a two-person startup into a highly respected global group of companies, with over …

The Australian all-rounder Cameron Green lived up to his billing as the most sought-after player in the IPL 2026 mini auction, igniting an explosive bidding war that shattered records. Starting from his base price of ₹2.00 crore, the bidding saw intense participation from Mumbai Indians and Rajasthan Royals before the two financial heavyweights, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Chennai Super …

Introduction Artificial Intelligence has moved far beyond simple automation and predictive analytics. A new paradigm—Agentic AI—is redefining how machines interact with the world, make decisions, and pursue goals with minimal human intervention. Unlike traditional AI systems that respond to predefined inputs, Agentic AI operates as an autonomous agent, capable of planning, reasoning, adapting, and acting independently to achieve specific objectives. …

Pakistan is facing a persistent energy crisis driven by rising fuel costs, growing electricity demand, and climate vulnerability. In this context, solar and wind power in Pakistan are emerging as vital solutions to ensure energy security, economic stability, and environmental sustainability. With abundant sunlight and strong wind corridors, the country holds immense untapped renewable energy […] The post From Sun …