YOU WONT BELIEVE: 2 - What They Never Told You

What is Dhanush artillery gun? Indigenous 155mm howitzer whose delay has drawn PAC’s criticism

The Public Accounts Committee criticized the Ministry of Defence for procurement delays. This resulted in the Army using aging Bofors guns for decades. The Dhanush artillery gun, an upgraded Bofors version, was finally inducted in 2022. The committee highlighted structural shortcomings in the defense acquisition system. The Army now plans…

The Economic Times · Jul 25

New York Chinatown fears impact of $8bn casino development, calling it ‘predatory project’

Residents warn project could worsen gambling addiction and raise rents, while developers promise jobs

The Guardian - US · Jul 24

PAC expresses concern on impact of delay in production of electronically upgraded Dhanush gun system

A parliamentary committee expressed concern over Dhanush gun system production delays. These delays have affected the Army's operational preparedness and artillery division. The committee recommended structural transformation of the decision-making process. This aims to prevent unrealistic delays in national security matters. Timely acquisition of critical equipment and technology is now…

The Economic Times · Jul 23

UK to miss out on £600m a year after allowing US exemption from landmark tax deal

The deal saw nearly 150 countries agree to a 15% global minimum tax to stop large global companies shifting profits to jurisdictions with lower taxes – but the US will be exempt

The Independent UK · Jul 9

UK to miss out on £600m in tax due to US exemption, says HMRC

It confirmed the expected tax reduction as part of scrutiny by Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee into tax paid by major multinational firms.

Evening Standard · Jul 9

‘Spectre of HS2’ hangs over Burnham-backed Northern Powerhouse Rail, MPs warn

Committee say ‘clear risk’ major scheme to boost rail connections cannot be delivered within £45bn funding cap

The Independent UK · Jul 1

UK’s museums and galleries left vulnerable to cyber-attack and theft, MPs warn

Report by Commons committee says government has failed to make concrete changes after recent security failures

The Guardian - UK · Jun 24

New York City House primary emerges as key battleground in ‘AI civil war’

AI-focused Super Pacs are spending heavily in the midterms, and half has gone to a single Manhattan congressional race

The Guardian - US · Jun 22

Are You Paying Too Much for Your Mobile Plan?

Over half the UK quietly suspects they're paying too much for their mobile package. The odd thing is how many of us do nothing about it.

inkl · Jun 10

What is ‘defensive medicine’? The method some GPs are using to avoid patient complaints

In a recent survey, 78 per cent of GPs agreed that the threat of complaints had led them to practise more defensive medicine than they feel is best for their patient

The Independent UK · Jun 9