The UK government is implementing new regulations that would triple fines for businesses and landlords found supporting illegal migrants in an effort to curb the incentive for illegal migration. The Home Office maintains that “illegal working and...
Rishi Sunak emphasised his commitment to achieving net zero but stressed the importance of a balanced and practical approach towards the 2050 target. Despite criticism from environmental groups and some fellow MPs, the prime minister remains resolute...
The US central bank has implemented the highest interest rates in 22 years in an effort to stabilise the world’s largest economy and curb rising prices. This decision resulted in the Federal Reserve’s influential benchmark rate being...
Spotify is increasing prices for its 200 million ad-free subscribers for the first time in more than a decade, as the platform announced. In the UK, individual plans will rise by £1 per month to £10.99, premium...
Global wheat prices have experienced a significant surge following Russia’s announcement that it would treat ships heading to Ukrainian ports as potential military targets. The move came after Moscow withdrew from a grain deal that previously guaranteed...
US regulators are investigating OpenAI, an artificial intelligence company, regarding the potential risks posed by its ChatGPT model in generating false information. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has sent a letter to OpenAI, backed by Microsoft, requesting...
“US Senate Majority Leader” Chuck Schumer has urged regulators to investigate an energy drink endorsed by popular YouTubers KSI and Logan Paul, claiming that the drink is being marketed towards children despite its high caffeine content. Schumer...
Peers have called for VAT exemption on special internet deals for individuals on benefits to promote digital inclusion. According to a House of Lords committee report, those without internet access face disadvantages in various areas, including job...
A consortium of 17 music publishers in the United States has taken legal action against Twitter, alleging that the social media platform facilitated copyright infringements involving approximately 1,700 songs. The National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA) is seeking...
In response to allegations of “dirty tricks” by the online retail behemoth, the GMB union withdrew its request for membership at Amazon’s Coventry facility. The union asserted that it had more members than the site required for...
