Newsletter May 19, 2023

Queen Elizabeth II's funeral, related events cost GBP162 mn: UK govt

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport spent GBP57.4 million, while the Scottish government billed GBP18.8 million.

How British supermarkets are coping amid inflation and cost of living crisis

In the face of the challenges facing the retail industry, British supermarkets are determined to stay ahead through the implementation of innovative strategies.

Nigel Farage revealed that he thinks 'Brexit has failed', sparking anti-Brexit protest movements and explanations from the Conservative government.

Nigel Farage announced that 'Brexit has failed', leaving Brits wanting explanations from the Conservative government and an increase in anti-Brexit campaigns.

UK PM meets European Commission President whilst Council of Europe seeks to hold Russia accountable

Rishi Sunak has met with the President of the European Commission at the Council of Europe summit in Iceland. An agreement has also been forged around a register of damage to hold Russia accountable.

Thousands of Brits to get refunded, Good Energy and OVO Energy found to have been overcharging customers

This subsidy is able to bring an average household's bills down to roughly £2,500 a year in Great Britain.

UK water companies apologise for spilling sewage into rivers, pledge £10bn investment

The outrage over sewage spill in UK's water bodies has forced water companies to pledge £10 billion to reduce the sewage spilling in Britain's seas and rivers.

'Unified' G7 hits Russia with new sanctions

As the G7 weighs how to collectively choke Russia's trade in diamonds -- including high-tech methods of tracing -- Britain announced its own "ban on Russian diamonds".

Evolving drone technology is revolutionising the transportation and logistics industry

Advancing drone technology is revolutionising the transportation and logistics market as data shows that the industry is projected to grow from $534 million in 2022 to $17,881 million by 2030.

British legislation leaves cohabiting couples vulnerable after separation

The ONS revealed the most notable percentage change in cohabitation among people was in those aged 25 to 29 years, with an increase from 56.5 per cent in 2011 to 71.6 per cent in 2021.

Apple says App Store prevented $2 billion in fraudulent transactions in 2022

Apple has released its App Store Report 2022, which reveals 1.7 million apps were stopped from being published on the store.

US top court backs Big Tech over terror claims

A law known as Section 230 gives internet platforms blanket immunity from any legal fallout of content that comes from a third party.

ADMM and Flash Entertainment merge to grow the Middle East's hospitality sector

Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management and Flash Entertainment have merged together to form Ethara – a new operation that will specialise in live events.

Here's why Google might avoid offering Bard in the EU, Canada

Google is still mum on the reason behind Bard's unavailability in the EU and Canada, but it could be due to the stringent privacy laws in these regions.

Émigrés in war: Russian women in tech reflect from afar

Russians are some of the tech industry's most successful players. Tech may make them globally mobile, but they still lament for their country.

US home sales fell again in April

Year-on-year, existing home prices saw their largest decline since 2012.

F1: Imola organisers escape massive £20m fine for calling off Grand Prix

The Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix has been cancelled due to killer floods that have affected the region.

Nadal pulls out of French Open, set to end career in 2024

Nadal said he will not set a date for his return, but said the Davis Cup in November could be a potential target.