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At the recent Conservative Party conference, leader Kemi Badenoch and shadow chancellor Mel Stride delivered speeches that resonated with conviction but lacked depth. Stride outlined a proposal for £47 billion in savings through welfare cuts and business rebates, which some observers consider unrealistic given current polling data. The Conservative Party is reportedly at a pivotal […]

On Monday, significant political events unfolded in France. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu resigned along with his government, just hours after the cabinet was announced and less than a month after his appointment. His resignation marks him as the shortest-serving prime minister in modern French history. Lecornu, who was previously the defense minister and a close

During a recent Conservative Party conference, attendees focused on key policy discussions and party strategies as they prepared for upcoming elections. The event showcased various speakers, including party leaders, who presented their visions for the future. The atmosphere was marked by debates over economic policies, social issues, and party unity. Attendees engaged in discussions about

A team of water engineers has spent a month working to remove a significant fatberg beneath the streets of west London. This blockage, weighing approximately 100 tonnes and predominantly composed of wet wipes mixed with congealed fat, oil, and grease, was located about 10 metres underground. Thames Water has shared details of this extensive clean-up

A recent review has concluded that the ineffectiveness of carbon offsets in reducing greenhouse gas emissions stems not from a few ineffective projects, but from entrenched systemic issues within the carbon crediting system. This assessment, drawn from two decades of research, identifies persistent quality problems in many major carbon credit programs. Despite initiatives taken by

Paramount has appointed Bari Weiss, a former opinion writer for The New York Times, as the new leader of CBS News. This decision is part of a broader strategy by Paramount’s new ownership to alter the operations of the renowned news organization. As part of the reshuffle, Paramount is also acquiring The Free Press, a

Aston Martin Lagonda has recently announced an expected underlying loss exceeding £110 million, a downgrade from earlier projections. The luxury car manufacturer attributes this financial forecast to several challenges, including tariffs imposed by the United States and supply chain disruptions stemming from a cyber-attack on Jaguar Land Rover. In response to these pressures, Aston Martin

Feeld, an unconventional dating app founded in 2014 by Dimo Trifonov and Ana Kirova, has seen a notable increase in profits, attributed to an influx of users beyond its original target audience of individuals in open relationships and those with kink preferences. The company’s sales rose by 26% to £48.9 million in 2024, according to

Asahi Group has partially resumed production at all six of its breweries in Japan following a cyber-attack that forced their closure. The attack disrupted the company’s ordering and delivery systems, leading several major retailers, including 7-Eleven and FamilyMart, to report low beer stocks. Asahi is Japan’s largest brewer and also produces soft drinks and food

The UK government has announced plans for significant reforms to the housebuying system, aiming to reduce costs, decrease delays, and halve the number of failed sales. Housing Secretary Steve Reed emphasized that these changes are intended to improve the current system and alleviate financial pressure on consumers. Under the proposed reforms, sellers and estate agents