Newsletter Aug 15, 2023

Belgian pilots strike, cancelling 88 Ryanair flights

Belgian pilots staged their latest strike against Ryanair on Monday, forcing the Irish operator to cancel 88 flights through Charleroi, one of its busiest European hubs.

'Nowhere is safe': West Ukraine town mourns boy killed in Russian strike

Dinosaur-shaped balloons floated over the coffin of an eight-year-old boy in a western Ukrainian village on Monday, as mourners gathered for a final farewell after he was killed in a Russian strike involving hypersonic missiles.

One migrant possibly missing after channel tragedy: France

French authorities said on Monday one person could still be missing after six migrants died when their boat sank in the Channel as they tried to cross to England from France.

Recent report reveals financial barriers to British SMEs' sustainability

The report revealed that 78 per cent of UK small businesses prioritise sustainability in their strategies – but face barriers due to the high costs of implementing eco-friendly infrastructure.

British SMEs set to receive further support on how to become green and sustainable

A recently launched platform, the UK Business Climate Hub, will advise British SMEs on lowering their energy bills and minimising emissions to help go green and achieve net zero.

Why is the majority of people in the UK unsettled about social media?

A recent Barclays study has unveiled a startling statistic that 76 per cent of British individuals find themselves uneasy on social media platforms due to the rampant presence of scammers.

UK scrambles jets to intercept Russian bombers north of Scotland

UK jets were scrambled Monday morning to respond to two Russian bombers flying north of the Shetland Islands in Scotland, Britain's defence ministry said in a statement.

What does the 2030 ICE ban mean for the automotive industry and UK drivers?

The historic 2030 ICE ban will see the UK en route to be the quickest G7 nation to decarbonise cars and vans and expedite a greener transport future.

Russian military officer defects to NATO member Lithuania

A Russian soldier defected to Lithuania to escape Vladimir Putin's war against Ukraine.

Apple to update the call interface on iPhones with iOS 17

Apple will reportedly roll out the stable version of iOS 17 in September, but some features aren't likely to be available at launch.

Elon Musk calls Mark Zuckerberg 'chicken' after Meta boss calls off cage fight

Elon Musk said his cage fight with Mark Zuckerberg will be live streamed on Meta and X (formerly Twitter).

CMA Clears UnitedHealth Group's £1.2 billion acquisition of EMIS following thorough investigation

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has provisionally approved UnitedHealth's £1.2 billion takeover of EMIS, citing no competition concerns, fostering collaborative healthcare technology advancements.

Holidaymakers face £648 fine for breaking simple rule at Spanish beaches

Among UK travellers, Spain is one of the most popular summer destinations every year.

UK firmly backs ECOWAS call for Niger's restoration of democracy amidst coup fallout

A coup in Niger ousted President Bazoum, shocking international allies and leading ECOWAS to impose sanctions. The UK is in support of ECOWAS and a diplomatic resolution.

Neymar transfer latest: PSG accept huge Al-Hilal bid

The Brazilian put in a transfer request last week.

Chelsea sign Caicedo for reported British record GBP115 million fee

Chelsea completed the signing of Ecuador midfielder Moises Caicedo on Monday for a reported Premier League record fee of up to GBP115 million ($146 million).