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The Trump administration has introduced a new initiative that enables patients to purchase prescription drugs at reduced prices through a government-operated website called TrumpRx. This agreement, reached with pharmaceutical company Pfizer, will allow certain medications to be offered at discounts of up to 85%. Additionally, Pfizer has committed to lowering prices for the Medicaid program, […]

Rachel Reeves, the Chancellor, shared her approach to managing stress, mentioning that she enjoys listening to Beyoncé while running, during a conversation with Chris O’Shea, CEO of Centrica, at a CBI event at the Labour conference. Although many executives received Reeves positively, the nature of discussions indicated she may face ongoing pressure in her role.

In his recent conference address, the UK Prime Minister directed criticism toward Nigel Farage and the Reform UK party, suggesting that their agenda leads only to “division and decline.” By contrast, the Prime Minister advocated for the Labour Party’s promise of “renewal” and “decency.” Journalists John Harris, Pippa Crerar, and Kiran Stacey discussed the implications

Charlie Javice, an entrepreneur previously convicted of defrauding JPMorgan Chase during the bank’s acquisition of her student loan start-up, was sentenced to over seven years in prison on Monday. In March, a jury found Javice guilty of multiple fraud-related charges, including bank, wire, and securities fraud, alongside conspiracy to commit fraud. These charges arose from

Spotify’s founder, Daniel Ek, has announced plans to step down as chief executive officer after leading the company for nearly 20 years. The change is set to take effect at the end of the year, with Ek’s two deputies, Gustav Söderström and Alex Norström, appointed as co-chief executives. Ek will continue to serve as executive

As colder weather approaches, households in Wales are set to experience a 2% increase in energy costs starting October 1, 2025, bringing the average annual bill to £1,755. Although these figures represent a decrease from the peak of the energy crisis, concerns persist about the cumulative impact of high energy bills and rising food costs

Imgur, a popular image-hosting platform, has restricted access to its services for users in the UK. Beginning on September 30, 2025, users in the UK will be unable to log in, view content, or upload images to Imgur. Additionally, Imgur content embedded on third-party websites will also not be visible to users in the UK.

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) plans to resume some production following a cyber-attack that halted operations on September 1. According to the Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce, the impact of this resumption on the supply chain may take several months to materialize. In support of JLR and its suppliers, the UK government has announced a

Slippers, socks, and novelty toe warmers are becoming increasingly common in the dress codes of some startups in the UK, as companies explore ways to reduce stress and enhance creativity among employees. This trend is partly inspired by practices observed in Silicon Valley, where shoeless office environments have gained popularity. With rising work-related stress and

The Lindsey Oil Refinery in North Killingholme, North Lincolnshire, is set to lay off 125 employees, representing nearly one-third of its workforce. This decision follows the refinery’s takeover by the Insolvency Service in June, after its previous owner, Prax Group, entered into administration. Currently, 255 workers remain at the site. According to the Insolvency Service,