Newsletter Apr 25, 2023

Sunak seeks to boost UK business links amid crisis

Sunak's Conservatives and the main opposition Labour party are jockeying for position ahead of a general election expected next year.

UK citizens in Sudan say they feel abandoned

Foreign Office minister Andrew Mitchell rejected comparisons to the chaotic evacuation of Britons after Afghanistan's Taliban took control of Kabul in 2021.

Prince Harry takes on Murdoch's UK group in latest court action against papers

Lawyers for Prince Harry will be back in a London court on Tuesday in his latest foray against Britain's tabloid press, this time taking on Rupert Murdoch's News Group Newspapers (NGN) over allegations of phone-hacking.

FDA demands independent inquiry into ministerial bullying following Dominic Raab's resignation as Deputy PM

The FDA union claim that the problem of ministerial bullying is bigger than Raab. However, in his resignation letter, Raab has pushed back against the investigation into his conduct.

UK retail sales volume slips by nearly 1% in March due to unfavourable weather

The UK saw a 0.9% drop in retail sales volumes in March as a result of poor weather. However, the 3-month trend presents an optimistic outlook for retailers.

UK warns China secrecy over military expansion risks 'tragic miscalculation'

British foreign minister James Cleverly will urge China to be more open about the reasons behind what he called the biggest military build-up in peacetime history and said secrecy could lead to a "tragic miscalculation".

Humane showcases its wearable AI assistant that could oust smartphones

Humane is expected to release its wearable AI assistant on April 22 as a completely standalone wearable device that works without a smartphone.

Reducing time to hire remains a key trend in HR tech search

Recent data demonstrate that organisations are still trying to reduce the time-to-hire rate and fill key roles in a short period of time amidst a tight talent market and despite a slowing economy.

How UK gig workers are navigating the dynamics of the unique British labour force

Many gig workers enjoy working on their terms but have to bear the burden of lower wages. However, employers are still turning to the gig sector to cut labour costs.

Canadians flock to food banks as grocery prices soar

Although overall inflation has cooled to 4.3 percent in March, food inflation remains stubbornly high at around 10 percent year over year.

Arsenal on the ropes as Man City aim for knockout blow in Premier League title race

Showing any weakness against Pep Guardiola's men in a title race is likely to prove fatal.

Former Premier League player to sue FA £300m for brain injuries

A group of 300+ sportspersons and their families are taking legal action against the governing bodies for football and rugby.

More businesses are increasing days in the office - is remote work dying?

Mandating an increase in days in the office does not address why staff are reluctant to return, warns global workplace creation expert Unispace.

London ranked as the most 'sun trap' city in the UK, with more Brits considering a 'staycation' during cost of living crisis

London finishes in first place in the top 10 of the largest 'sun trap' cities in the UK, as more Brits consider a 'staycation' amidst the cost of living crisis.