A top Labour minister was left squirming this morning as he was confronted with a Labour’s huge blunder that nearly blew a £1 billion investment in the UK economy. On Friday P&O Ferries owner DP World pulled their planned investment in its London Gateway container port after the deputy Prime Minister joined Louise Haigh in…
The government will on Monday welcome more than £50bn of investment in the British economy as Sir Keir Starmer tries to reset his administration after a first hundred days marked by scandal and infighting. Sky News has learnt that the International Investment Summit in the City of London will comprise more than £50bn of deal…
BBC “Let’s smile so we look better in the pictures they are taking,” jokes Marwan, the chief waiter at a Beirut hotel. He and a colleague are gazing at the sky, trying to spot the Israeli surveillance drone buzzing overhead. Neither the music playing in the background nor birdsong can mask its deep, humming noise….
Art is in the eye of the beholder – this famous quote is very true. One person’s favorite painting can be completely unremarkable to someone else. Still, having office wall art and décor around makes for an inviting and creative environment. After all, more than half (53%) of employees say having art in the workplace…
Something really cool is happening in the heart of Texas. Marfa, that quirky little town known for its art scene, is about to become home to the world’s first 3D-printed hotel. El Cosmico, a popular campground, is expanding with 43 new hotel rooms and 18 homes, all built by a massive 3D printer. GET SECURITY…
The business secretary has suggested the government could put up national insurance for employers in the budget without breaking its election pledges. Jonathan Reynolds told Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips that Labour’s promise not to increase national insurance “was specifically in the manifesto, a reference to employees”. National insurance is paid by both employees and…
A backer of leading British fintechs including Tide and Zopa will this week name one of the founders of Lovefilm as its new chairman. Sky News understands that Augmentum Fintech, which is listed in London, has lined up William Reeve, one of Britain’s most experienced start-up entrepreneurs, to take the role. A source said his…
To ensure easy and adequate credit availability to the MSME sector, the State Bank of India (SBI) is planning to enhance the threshold under the instant loan scheme from the existing Rs 5 crore. ‘MSME Sahaj – End to End Digital Invoice Financing‘, provides solutions ranging from applying for the loan, documentation and disbursement of…
By Patrick Tooher Updated: 09:39 BST, 13 October 2024 The number of patients who fail to turn up for a doctor’s appointment has been cut by nearly a third in a trial using artificial intelligence (AI) that could save the cash-strapped NHS a fortune. No-shows account for more than a million missed GP appointments every…
An Indian politician has been shot dead in the commercial capital, Mumbai. Gunmen opened fire on Baba Siddique, 66, near the office of his son, who is also a politician, according to local media reports. Two people have been arrested in connection with the killing. Siddique, a former local minister, was a senior figure in…
