Download IPFS A growing number of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the UK are sounding the alarm over the increasing strain of Net Zero regulations, warning that current climate policies disproportionately punish smaller firms while allowing large corporations to polish their green reputations with little real sacrifice. As nearly[Read More…]

Download IPFS One of Australia’s largest financial institutions is facing mounting criticism after announcing further frontline job cuts, with unions claiming skilled workers are being replaced by artificial intelligence (AI) systems and cheaper offshore labour. The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) has confirmed the loss of approximately 90 roles from[Read More…]

Download IPFS The population of England and Wales has surged by over 700,000 in the year leading up to June 2024, marking the second-highest annual increase since 1949. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) attributes this sharp rise primarily to international migration, underlining a trend that has persisted for decades.[Read More…]

Download IPFS A petition calling for the repeal of the United Kingdom’s new Online Safety Act has gained over 400,000 signatures in just five days, as public concern grows over digital freedom and personal privacy. Critics argue the law grants excessive power to regulators and opens the door to government-led[Read More…]

Download IPFS Thousands of residents in Waterlooville, Hampshire, took to the streets in protest this week following revelations that the Home Office had secretly planned to move dozens of asylum seekers into new-build flats above the town’s high street. Locals criticised the move as undemocratic, disruptive, and neglectful of the[Read More…]

Download IPFS Fresh unrest has broken out in Waterlooville, Hampshire, after residents voiced anger over reports that dozens of asylum seekers are to be relocated to newly built flats worth an estimated £250,000 each. The alleged plan, which residents claim was kept from public scrutiny, has sparked demonstrations and renewed[Read More…]

Download IPFS A van suddenly caught fire on a street in Heywood, Greater Manchester, on the afternoon of 30 July, drawing a swift response from emergency services. The blaze, which sent thick plumes of black smoke into the air, was brought under control by fire crews within the hour. The[Read More…]

Download IPFS In a move that could reshape energy cooperation in South Asia, former President Donald Trump has announced exploratory talks on a strategic oil partnership between the United States and Pakistan. The potential deal focuses on tapping Pakistan’s substantial oil and gas reserves and could, if realised, position the[Read More…]

Download IPFS The United States Treasury Department has announced sanctions against Brazilian Supreme Federal Court (STF – Supremo Tribunal Federal) Justice Alexandre de Moraes, citing serious concerns about violations of civil liberties and political impartiality in connection with the prosecution of former President Jair Bolsonaro. The decision, part of a[Read More…]

Download IPFS The United States Treasury Department has announced sanctions against Brazilian Supreme Federal Court (STF – Supremo Tribunal Federal) Justice Alexandre de Moraes, citing serious concerns about violations of civil liberties and political impartiality in connection with the prosecution of former President Jair Bolsonaro. The decision, part of a[Read More…]