Newsletter Jan 15, 2024

Five Die Trying To Cross Channel To UK In Freezing Cold

Five migrants died and a sixth was in a critical condition on Sunday after trying to reach Britain from northern France in freezing temperatures, the French maritime authority said.

UK Post Office Scandal Left Me On Brink Of Suicide: Victim

Wrongly convicted due to bugs in the UK Post Office's computer system, Seema Misra was sent to prison while two months pregnant.

Climate Change Combat Flood Centre Launched to Predict Flooding in the UK

As flooding in the UK has become a regular problem because of harsh storms caused by climate change, a climate change combat flood centre has been launched to train next-generation experts in flooding.

UK Fintech Sector Secured More Funding Than 28 European Nations Put Together in 2023

Riding on the success of the UK firm Rapyd which raised £235 million, the UK fintech sector continues to be a leader in fintech funding despite a decrease in the number of deals secured in 2023 by over 100.

Bank of England Faces Pressure to Adjust Interest Rates as Inflation Forecasts Take a Surprise Turn

Three prominent forecasters – Oxford Economics, Investec, and Deutsche Bank – have issued updates indicating a potential halving of the inflation rate to two per cent by April, forcing the Bank of England (BoE) to reconsider its timeline for the first interest rate cut.

Britain To Increase Ukraine Support To £2.5bn, Rishi Sunak Announces

Since Russia invaded their neighbours in February 2022, The UK has committed £4.6 billion in military assistance to Ukraine.

Israelis Dance, Sing, Pray For Gaza Hostages On 100th Day Of War

On a cold and rainy Sunday in Tel Aviv, hundreds of Israelis joined events to mark 100 days since Hamas militants attacked Israel, sparking a retaliation that has since taken tens of thousands of Palestinian lives.

IMF Chief Says AI Holds Risks, 'Tremendous Opportunity' For Global Economy

Artificial intelligence poses risks to job security around the world but also offers a "tremendous opportunity" to boost flagging productivity levels and fuel global growth, the IMF chief told AFP.

Government Spent £27,000 On Alcohol During Covid-19 Pandemic: Report

The report was published on Thursday after repeated delays.

Volcano Lava Flows Into Icelandic Village, Engulfing Homes

Lava flowing from a volcano that erupted on Sunday near the Icelandic fishing port of Grindavik has engulfed at least three homes just hours after villagers were evacuated to safety, authorities said.

Denmark's King Frederik X Takes Throne Ushering In New Era

Denmark's King Frederik X acceded to the throne on Sunday, ushering in a new era after his mother Queen Margrethe abdicated, with more than 100,000 Danes turning out for the unprecedented event.

Bird Flu Causes Mass Deaths In Fur And Elephant Seal Populations Near Antarctica

Just last week, authorities confirmed that a polar bear in Alaska died after contracting bird flu.