Newsletter Sep 27, 2023
Sick Leave In UK Hits 15-year High: Study

Sick leave in the UK has hit its highest rate in 15 years and is well above pre-pandemic levels, a study showed Tuesday.


Stocks Knocked By Growing US Rate Worries

Global stock markets fell Tuesday as investors fixated on the risk US interest rates will be kept elevated for a prolonged period, denting growth.



 
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UK and Washington State Sign Trade Memorandum of Understanding, Strengthening Economic Ties

The MoU, signed today in Seattle, marks the latest step in the UK's strategy to enhance economic ties with the United States at the state level and strengthen the aerospace sector.

UK Interior Minister Questions Role Of UN Refugee Convention

UK interior minister Suella Braverman on Tuesday questioned whether the United Nations Refugee Convention was "fit for our modern age" during a keynote speech at a think tank in Washington.

UK Water Firms Ordered to Cut £114 Million From Bills After Missing Targets

Industry regulator, Ofwat, said in its assessment that not one company reached their highest measure of performance.

Over 30,000 Economically Inactive British Youths to Get Youth Offer Employment Support

Economically inactive British youths can now get employment support through the Youth Offer programme, which will reduce work barriers with assistance like interview coaching.

Alleged Russian spies appear in London court

Their surveillance activities are alleged to have apparently been for the purpose of assisting Russia to conduct hostile action against the targets.

US Says Amazon Running Illegal Monopoly In Online Retail

A top US antitrust regulator sued Amazon on Tuesday, accusing the online retail behemoth of running an illegal monopoly by strong-arming sellers and stifling potential rivals.

JPMorgan Chase To Pay $75 Mn To Settle Epstein-linked Sex Trafficking Suit

JPMorgan Chase announced Tuesday that it will pay $75 million to settle a US Virgin Islands' (USVI) lawsuit that accused the bank of facilitating Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking ring.

ChatGPT Maker Value Rockets In Funding Talks: Report

The value placed on startup OpenAI has rocketed to between $80 billion and $90 billion in talks with potential investors, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday.

Elon Musk Explains Why He Wants To Buy An iPhone 15

Netizens have deemed the reason behind Elon Musk's decision to buy an iPhone 15 as "relatable".

Google Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro Prices In The UK, US Leaked

Some users will be disappointed if the Google Pixel 8 series leaked pricing turns out to be true.

Tower Hamlets Covered In 6ft Piles Of Rubbish Due To Strike

The East End has become swamped with bin bags after Unite union workers increased their strike for better pay to conquer the current cost-of-living crisis.

Impact of NHS Strikes in England: Over 1 Million Appointments and Operations Rescheduled

Over the past 10 months, the National Health Service (NHS) in England has been grappling with a series of strikes by consultants and junior doctors, which have caused significant disruptions to patient care.

Antarctic Sea Ice Sees Record Low In Years: Study

Several reports in the past have claimed that the Antarctic ice sheet has been strongly decreasing since 2016.

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