US dockworkers have agreed to end a three-day strike that brought shipping to a standstill along the east and Gulf coasts, after reaching a tentative six-year pay deal with the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX). The strike, which began on October 1, halted container traffic at 36 ports from MaineContinue Reading
The price of oil has surged this week, marking its largest weekly gain in over a year as investors react to escalating tensions in the Middle East. Brent crude, the international benchmark, rose 0.8% on Friday to reach $78.24, capping a 9% weekly increase and approaching the $80 mark lastContinue Reading
Lando Norris was surprised by the framing of a question about Max Verstappen‘s F1 lead. It was put to the McLaren star that Verstappen was ‘only’ 52 points ahead of him in the Drivers’ Championship. The 24-year-old pointed out that the lead is perfectly sufficient, particularly with Verstappen securing podiumContinue Reading
The European Union has voted to impose tariffs of up to 35% on Chinese electric vehicles, a decision that has divided member states and raised concerns about a potential trade war with China. The move comes as the EU seeks to address what it sees as unfair subsidies for ChineseContinue Reading
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails I haven’t done that intentionally,” insists Rick Astley, gesturing at the Spartacus picture behind hisContinue Reading
Justice secretary Shabana Mahmood is facing pressure from the public to link early releases from prison to drug testing, a new poll suggests. Polling of 2,001 adults conducted by Opinion Matters revealed 90 per cent think drug testing is important to rehabilitation of prisoners while 77.8 per cent support 24/7Continue Reading
In the digital age, many people assume that letter writing is an antiquated form of communication with little relevance anymore. Emails, texts, instant messaging, and video calls seem to have made traditional letters obsolete. However, the art of letter writing using a formal letter format still retains significant importance inContinue Reading
The government is reportedly set to ban vaping in playgrounds, hospital grounds and near schools in a crackdown on e-cigarettes aimed at preventing children from taking up the habit. In a move believed to be favoured by the country’s chief medical officer Chris Whitty, Health Secretary Wes Streeting is saidContinue Reading
Boris Johnson explains why he thinks apologising for Partygate was mistake Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Boris Johnson has said he regrets apologising for the so-called partygate scandal over lockdown-era gatherings in DowningContinue Reading
In a snub that is bound to only increase tensions, Manchester City‘s plea to the Premier League for the postponement of their season-opening matches next season has been flatly denied. The ruling could spell trouble for Pep Guardiola’s outfit, who fear player exhaustion due to their engagement in the FIFAContinue Reading
