Newsletter Apr 28, 2023

UK railway workers to strike in May after rejecting latest pay offer

Thousands of railway workers in Britain will go on strike on May 13 after the RMT trade union rejected the latest pay offer by train companies, an escalation in a long-running dispute that has caused disruptive strikes since last summer.

Palace email says Queen knew Murdoch's UK Group spied on her family

Queen Elizabeth knew that Rupert Murdoch's UK newspaper arm had been spying on her family and their friends, and authorised her staff to "draw a line" under the issue, according to an email released on Thursday in a lawsuit by her grandson Prince Harry.

BP faces angry shareholders over climate plans

The 2015 pact aims to limit global warming to below 2C and if possible 1.5C above pre-industrial levels.

UK bank Barclays profits from rising interest rates

The Bank of England and its global counterparts have ramped up interest rates to tackle sky-high inflation.

Microsoft hits back at UK after Activision acquisition blocked

Microsoft's president Brad Smith said the UK regulator's decision to prevent its acquisition of 'Call of Duty' maker Activision Blizzard "had shaken confidence" in Britain as a destination for tech businesses.

Intel, Samsung hammered as chips demand plummets

More than 80 percent of semiconductor manufacturing happens in Asia and the best scenario will see that share reduced to 50 percent by 2030.

British government announces £100 million investment into new Taskforce to ensure the safe development of AI

The PM and the Technology Secretary have announced funding for a new Taskforce intended to guide the safe development of artificial intelligence in the UK.

Goldman Sachs invests $2 billion in Black women-owned businesses

The global financial institution, Goldman Sachs has announced that it will invest more than 2 billion dollars into Black women-owned businesses and organisations through its One Million Black Women program.

Bill Gates says AI chatbots like ChatGPT can replace human teachers

Bill Gates believes AI chatbots have the potential to teach students to read and write within 18 months, but can they replace human teachers?

Amazon cloud and ad revenue grows as shoppers remain cautious

Amazon reported a profit of $3.2 billion on revenue that climbed 9 percent to $127.4 billion in the quarter.

Study shows unequal opportunities between urban and rural areas for young people across the UK

A new study reveals the constraints on opportunity for young people in rural and coastal areas compared to urban and sub-urban areas, showing the mission to "level up" the UK is far from over.

Two Putin allies reported dead on the same day

Two Russian officials associated with the ruling United Russia party died on the same day, according to local media reports.

As Israel turns 75, PM Netanyahu proposed judicial reforms dampen the mood

As Israel turns 75, festivities are marred by a controversial judicial reform. The coalition has ratcheted up concerns among Israelis and Palestinians alike.

MS Awareness Week is shining light on the heartbreaking disease

The impact of multiple sclerosis is far-reaching, as it not only affects those diagnosed with the disease but their families, friends and caregivers as well.

WHO issues alert over 'contaminated' cough syrup made in India

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has flagged another batch of India-manufactured cough syrup.

Azerbaijan GP: F1 confirms new 'sprint shootout' qualifying format for sprint race weekends

F1 has tweaked the sprint race format even further to create an even more action-packed race weekend.