Chancellor warns tough Budget looms as Trump’s war with Iran hits UK economy John Healey is set to deliver a key speech on the economy on Monday The Independent UK · Sep 5
Chancellor warns of tough Budget as Iran war puts strain on economy Donald Trump’s war with Iran is hitting ‘inflation, growth and borrowing costs’, John Healey warns The Independent UK · Sep 4
Stability or fiasco? Giorgia Meloni becomes longest-serving Italian PM PRESS REVIEW – Friday, September 4: Italy's Giorgia Meloni becomes the longest-serving prime minister in Italy's postwar history. While she's celebrated by the rightwing press, the leftwing press say her leadership is a fiasco. Also, is Europe gearing up for a chaotic winter? Concern is mounting after the UN warned… France 24 · Sep 4
'An issue that concerns the entire EU': Italy's FM warns of possible Russian meddling in general election Surveys show that the cost of living, a deteriorating public health system, security and immigration are among Italians' top concerns when they head to the polls. Euronews · Sep 2
Advertising giant WPP set to axe 1,000 more jobs as AI reshapes the industry British advertising group WPP plans to cut up to one thousand more jobs this year. This latest round adds to over eleven thousand job losses since early twenty twenty-five. The company is also offloading non-core businesses and surplus office space. Advertising industry-wide slowdown has seen eighteen thousand jobs cut across… The Economic Times · Sep 1
Tax promises, defence targets and Iran: Andy Burnham’s budget headaches As economic circumstances worsen, the PM’s commitments have left him and the chancellor in a tight spot The Guardian - UK · Aug 29
Stocks rise as Fed chairman fuels US rate-hike bets In London, defence stocks were among the worst performers in the FTSE 100 amid uncertainty over government spending. Evening Standard · Aug 28
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Moscow warns UK ‘playing with fire’ over plans to help Kyiv produce missiles Andy Burnham says UK will share technology with Ukraine to produce Storm Shadow missiles domestically The Independent UK · Aug 27
Government’s flagship Sizewell C nuclear project could be delayed in road-building row Contractor replaced for work on plant that’s key to government aim of reducing UK’s reliance on foreign gas The Independent UK · Aug 26
Trump’s new immigration test: Legal visa applicants may now have to prove they won’t need US benefits The Trump administration is training US consular officers to assess whether immigrant visa applicants could become dependent on public benefits. The exercise has disrupted interviews worldwide and could bring greater financial scrutiny for family- and employment-based green card applicants, although no new income threshold has been announced. The Economic Times · Aug 26
US pauses immigrant visa interviews worldwide: Who is affected and what happens next? The Trump administration has paused or rescheduled immigrant visa interviews worldwide for training on identifying applicants who may become dependent on US public benefits. The disruption could delay green cards and family reunification, with the State Department yet to say when normal appointments will resume. The Economic Times · Aug 26
China warns US of retaliation if Trump's 'Economic D-Day' sanctions hit their Iran oil trade China has warned that it could take retaliatory measures if the United States significantly expands secondary sanctions targeting Chinese companies doing business with Iran, according to reporting by the Financial Times. The Times of India · Aug 25
Exxon, Lyondell among suitors for Shell's US chemical assets, could fetch $8 billion, FT reports Shell is reportedly seeking to sell its U.S. chemical assets for up to eight billion dollars. Several major companies and a private equity firm have expressed interest in these facilities. Potential buyers submitted non-binding offers last month for the entire business or parts. This divestment aligns with Shell's strategy to… The Economic Times · Aug 24
Iran Again Targeted The UAE With Missiles. Abu Dhabi Now Suspended Trade With Tehran. Both missiles failed to cause any damage or casualties, but marked a return to active conflict after more than three months. International Business Times · Aug 19
The Economic Times · Aug 19 New rung on Iran's escalation ladder: A smart tactic or NATO war? Iran reportedly considers attacking US military sites in Europe as a warning. This strategy aims to deter Washington from escalating its conflict with Tehran. Such actions could expose US forces and logistics across a wider geography. European nations might question hosting American troops due to retaliation risks. Iran seeks to…
The Times of India · Aug 19 'Message to Europe - it can receive missiles': Iran warns of wider war if Trump attacks, says report Iran has considered targeting US military assets in Europe if US President Donald Trump escalates the ongoing war, according to regime insiders cited by the Financial Times .
Tom’s Hardware · Aug 19 First Nvidia H200 shipments reach China, ByteDance and Tencent take deliveries as Beijing loosens its import block — most licensed chips must stay in Hong Kong, which can't power them Beijing wants most of each company's U.S.-licensed allowance, which the FT puts at up to 100,000 units apiece, kept off the mainland.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 18 Civil service chief got record £500,000 payout after Starmer dismissal Chris Wormald received unprecedented payment after serving as cabinet secretary for just 14 months
International Business Times · Aug 17 JPMorgan Debanked Polymarket Last Year. Now It's Keeping the Door Open for an IPO. JPMorgan informed Polymarket in October that it would need to find another bank, and the prediction market platform has since moved its banking business to another lender, whose identity was not disclosed.
The Independent UK · Aug 16 Nearly a quarter of Republicans say they are poorer in Trump’s second term Most voters say they are worse off after a year and a half of Trump
International Business Times UK · Aug 14 Can Anthropic Top $2T in IPO? Investors Bet Claude Maker Will Eclipse SpaceX in Record-Breaking Debut The anticipated $2T (£1.48T) Anthropic IPO is poised to surpass SpaceX, amid contrasting revenue forecasts. Discover insights into the AI investment landscape and market expectations.
The Economic Times · Aug 14 Taiwan says AI agents used in cyberattacks targeting island Overseas hackers used artificial intelligence agents to help carry out a wave of cyberattacks targeting Taiwanese government agencies in July, the island's digital affairs ministry said Thursday. The cyberattacks began in July and the "affected agencies have successively completed the response measures", the Ministry of Digital Affairs said in a…
The Economic Times · Aug 13 Anthropic to beat SpaceX? Investors bet on $2 trillion valuation in record IPO Anthropic is heading towards a potential record-breaking IPO, with investors reportedly expecting a valuation of more than $2 trillion as the AI startup’s revenue continues to surge. The Claude maker’s rapid growth, strong demand for AI tools and lofty revenue projections are fuelling bullish expectations despite intensifying competition, regulatory pressure…
Bangkok Post · Aug 13 Taiwan says AI agents used in cyberattacks targeting island TAIPEI - Overseas hackers used artificial intelligence agents to help carry out a wave of cyberattacks targeting Taiwanese government agencies in July, the island's digital affairs ministry said Thursday.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 13 Taiwan says it was hit by ‘abnormal’ AI-assisted cyber-attack Taiwan’s statement comes a day after reports that suspected China-linked hackers had carried out a first-of-a-kind breach