Newsletter Jun 20, 2023

Foreign media attack UK Tories over conference charges

Hundreds of foreign media groups including AFP on Tuesday accused Britain's Conservatives of undermining press freedom by imposing charges on journalists to cover their annual conference.

Global markets drop as China stimulus hopes fade

Asian and European stocks fell into the red Monday as investors await more interest-rate decisions this week and fret over the lack of a stimulus plan to kickstart the Chinese economy.

UK Labour opposition sets out green energy policy

The UK's main opposition Labour party on Monday vowed to turn the country into a "clean energy superpower" if it wins the next election.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak wants British businesses to fight for Ukraine

At the global summit, Rishi Sunak will call for British business leaders, entrepreneurs, and NGOs to assist with the rebuilding of Ukraine.

Heavens above! Church of England clergy demand pay rise for first time in history

Even the clergy are not immune from Britain's cost-of-living crisis, which has now forced Church of England vicars to make a formal pay claim for the first time in their nearly 500-year history.

Travellers now need to pay a fee to enter the UK

Travellers who have visa-free access to the UK will now need a permit to enter the country.

A reported 41 established companies commit to assisting over 250,000 Ukrainian refugees with jobs and training

The next three years will see leading businesses provide hiring, connections and training across Europe to Ukrainian refugees.

Are more SMEs dependent on government support as UK MGP nears its end?

As the Manufacturing Growth Programme faces termination in June, there is a pressing void in specialised assistance for small and medium-sized manufacturing enterprises.

Report reveals hospitality industry created 18% of UK jobs in 2022, and will also add £29 billion in revenue by 2027

According to the June Edition of Ignite Economics' report titled 'Economic Contribution of the UK Hospitality Industry, the UK's hospitality industry can generate £29 billion in revenue for the economy.

Industry bodies unite to oppose proposed Infrastructure Levy, citing threat to affordable housing in England

Thirty industry bodies, including housebuilders, housing associations, and charities, oppose the proposed Infrastructure Levy, warning it threatens affordable housing and infrastructure development in England.

North Koreans are 'starving to death' due to food shortage: report

Economic slowdown, border restrictions and Covid-19 have created a shortage of food in North Korea

Afghanistan's 'gender apartheid' should be international crime: UN expert

The UN's top expert on rights in Afghanistan urged countries Monday to consider making "gender apartheid" an international crime, helping hold the Taliban accountable for its grave and systematic abuses against Afghan women.

England rampant in Euro 2024 qualifying as Mbappe lifts France

Bukayo Saka scored a hat-trick as England demolished North Macedonia 7-0 in Euro 2024 qualifying on Monday, while Kylian Mbappe's re-taken penalty gave France a narrow victory over Greece.