Unshakable confidence definitively carried the Lakers to victory the other day. Even as they suffered an embarrassing setback courtesy of the Timberwolves in their playoff opener, they continued to deem themselves the favorites to advance to the next round. And so determined were they to
Last Updated on: The struggle to own a home in England is growing tougher, with soaring house prices increasingly outpacing wage growth. Open Property Group, a professional house buying firm based in Buckinghamshire, has expressed concern about the deteriorating state of housing affordability, particularly for
Animal welfare charity, Naturewatch Foundation, has recently launched a new campaign urging the UK Home Office to begin reporting on a hidden population of animals in laboratories. The campaign specifically focuses on animals who are bred for research but never used in experiments.At present, the
HONOR, a leading global technology brand, unveils the HONOR Magic7 Pro, a flagship smartphone designed to elevate mobile photography with its state-of-the-art AI-driven camera system. From capturing intricate details to enabling professional-grade edits, the HONOR Magic7 Pro promises a groundbreaking experience for photography enthusiasts.“At HONOR,
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has launched a scathing attack on the International Monetary Fund (IMF), accusing the institution of turning a blind eye to China’s export-led economic dominance and neglecting its core responsibilities in favour of climate and social policy work. In a high-profile speech
Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey has acknowledged that the United States “has a point” in criticising global trade imbalances, lending support to concerns raised by the Trump administration as the UK grapples with the economic fallout of rising tariffs and geopolitical uncertainty. Speaking at an
Inheritance tax (IHT) receipts have hit a record high of £8.2 billion in the 2024-25 tax year, as rising asset values and long-frozen thresholds continue to draw more families into the tax net—even before major upcoming changes that will extend liability to pensions and farmland. New
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has pledged to review a controversial tax loophole that allows low-value goods from Chinese e-commerce giants such as Shein and Temu to enter the UK without paying customs duties—a move aimed at protecting British retailers from unfair competition and goods being “dumped”
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has ruled out any lowering of UK import standards on food and vehicles, including chlorinated chicken, hormone-treated beef and US-made trucks, as trade talks with the Trump administration enter a critical phase. Speaking ahead of her first official meeting with US economic officials
UK luxury brands have been hit with fresh disruption after DHL temporarily suspended shipments worth more than $800 to the United States, as a result of escalating trade restrictions imposed by the Trump administration.The logistics giant halted its business-to-consumer deliveries to the US on Monday,
Last Updated on: In a major move set to redefine application security, Resilient Software Security has merged with Rezliant AI to create a powerful, AI-led cybersecurity platform. Resilient, founded in 2022 by veterans of Cisco, Autodesk, and McAfee, now becomes part of the newly formed
Last Updated on: In a mattress industry increasingly driven by profit margins and globalised supply chains, one heritage manufacturer is making a bold stand for sustainability and local sourcing.The Wrought Iron and Brass Bed Company, proudly holding a Royal Warrant and rooted in Norfolk, has