Newsletter Jul 18, 2023

London exhibition spotlights migrant business owners

From the co-founder of retail giant Marks & Spencer to the owners of a family-run Chinese takeaway, a new exhibition is showcasing migrant entrepreneurs and the role they played in moulding Britain.

Global stocks mixed after weak China data

Lackluster Chinese economic data weighed on equity markets in Europe and Asia Monday, while Wall Street stocks extended an upward swing ahead of major earnings.

Collapse of Ukraine grain deal to have medium-term impact

The collapse of the Black Sea export corridor should have little immediate impact but over the medium term create market tension and push up food prices.

Is the cost-of-living crisis highlighting workplace gender disparity?

New research has shed light on the effect of the cost-of-living crisis on working women, as more female employees are worried about their financial stability than their male counterparts.

Clean energy on agenda of Japan PM's pre-COP28 talks in UAE

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Monday discussed clean energy cooperation with top officials during a visit to the UAE, host of this year's UN climate talks.

Research reveals UK customers are losing faith in parcel delivery sustainability and service quality

UK customers are losing confidence in residential parcel delivery due to concerns about sustainability and deteriorating services.

'Thread with caution' – UK marketing firm tells SMEs to be wary of the social media platform

As internet users flock to Threads, business owners are advised to approach the platform with caution and foresight, considering compatibility and potential risks.

UK holidaymakers could face £70 fee to enter Spain this summer

Spain is one of the most-visited summer destinations among tourists from the UK.

Disappointing news for tourists, locals as popular UK beach bans swimming

It is disappointing news for travellers who have taken a trip to Northern Wales.

Mercury hits new highs as heat waves scorch the globe

Temperatures reached new highs on Monday as heatwaves and wildfires scorched swathes of the Northern Hemisphere, forcing the evacuation of 1,200 children close to a Greek seaside resort.

Barts Health NHS Trust faces ransomware threats from Russian organisation BlackCat

BlackCat issued a threat to Barts Trust, stating that the organisation had three days to establish contact regarding the cyber attack and data theft.

Elon Musk says Twitter revenue has dropped 50%, cash flow is still negative

Several top advertisers stopped spending on Twitter after Elon Musk acquired the company due to concerns about changes he could make.

ChatGPT intergration could be in the offing for Samsung Internet Browser app

Recently spotted code within the Samsung Internet Browser app suggests the Korean brand is prepping to integrate ChatGPT into its own browser.

This chemical cocktail can reverse ageing, claims Harvard researchers

A Harvard study has reportedly found a cocktail of drugs that can help reverse ageing in humans.

Rise in number of 'vulnerable women' dying prematurely in North East England

Females from North East England were found to be 1.7 times more likely to die early as a result of suicide, addiction or domestic murder.

Taylor Swift sets women's record for most number one albums

Taylor Swift now has more number one albums than any other female artist in history following the recent release of "Speak Now (Taylor's Version)," Billboard said Monday.