Newsletter May 10, 2023

UK unveils pharmacies plan to ease NHS pressure

Under the new plans, treatments for seven common conditions including earache and sore throats will be available without seeing a doctor.

Royal Mail CEO to depart after delivery failures: report

It comes after UK lawmakers in March concluded that Royal Mail has "systemically failed" to meet its postal-delivery requirement.

UK's Truss heads to Taiwan to show 'solidarity' against China

Truss, who is expected to deliver a speech in Taipei on May 17, said in a statement: "Taiwan is a beacon of freedom and democracy."

World not ready yet to 'switch off' fossil fuels, COP28 host UAE says

The United Arab Emirates said on Tuesday that countries should agree to phase out fuel emissions - not the production of oil, gas and coal

Saudi Aramco banks lower $31.9bn after drop in oil prices

Last month, major oil producers led by Saudi Arabia announced a surprise output cut of more than one million barrels per day.

Trudeau slams Facebook for threatening to block Canadian news

In February, Google announced it also tested restricting Canadians' access to news in preparation for the passing of the Online News Act.

The changing landscape, trends and insights of UK SMEs

As UK economic dynamics continue to evolve, British SMEs are positioning themselves for long-term success with a digital presence, AI, and other emerging trends.

Just Stop Oil protestors march to Parliament Square after being warned about the UK Governments anti-protest legislation

Just Stop Oil marches continue in London after more than 20 protestors were arrested on Wednesday, to show their defiance against the new anti-protest legislation.

British Foreign Secretary travels to US with Russia-Ukraine war on the agenda

British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly meets US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to discuss the approach of Britain and the US to Ukraine and bilateral international trade.

Australian government rejects concerns budget may worsen inflation

Australia's Labor government said on Wednesday the billions in cost-of-living relief unveiled in the federal budget for families and businesses will not worsen inflationary pressures and put more pressure on the central bank to lift rates further.

Recent data reveals global new vehicle market falls by 2% as declines occur in North America, China and Europe

New data by JATO Dynamics reveals an overall drop in vehicle registrations worldwide whilst nations such as India and South Africa have increased registrations.

New AI cancer detection tool to expedite pancreatic cancer testing

At present, there are no population-based tools to broadly screen for pancreatic cancer but those with a family history are at high risk for it.

Warren Buffet compares AI to atomic bomb, says it can't be un-invented

The invention of artificial general intelligence apps such as ChatGPT and GoogleBard, along with several others, has even the best minds in the world worried.

Google plans to expand Bard AI's availability, here's what we know

Google could divulge some key details about Bard AI's future at its annual Developers conference, which is slated to take place on May 10.

Tate Modern, Level 6 Kitchen & Bar: the restaurant that mixes modern art with fine dining.

One of the smartest and most dynamic restaurants in London is sitting right at the top of the Tate Modern gallery on Southbank - and it provides quite a view!

Popular Italian tourist region limits entry, hotel bookings during the summer

Trentino-Alto Adige is an autonomous region in northern Italy.

Children traumatised as Arsenal fan gets beaten up at Newcastle match

There are contradicting reports about who started the altercation.