The role of social media in the violence and disorder on Britain’s streets has become a key issue, with the moderation and regulation of platforms coming under scrutiny. Misinformation spreading online in part helped sparked the riots, and now people are being arrested and charged for inciting hatred or violenceContinue Reading
Paying attention to sound intensity and dosage are key in protecting your ears at a festival. Right Perspective Images/ Shutterstock It’s that time of year again. The wellies are being dusted off, the tents aired and bags packed in anticipation of the many music festivals that will be happening thisContinue Reading
Some of the world’s biggest betting firms are set to reveal whether they have cashed in on a set of major global sporting events, as they prepare for new rules for gamblers in the UK. Flutter Entertainment, which owns a swathe of brands including Betfair, FanDuel and Paddy Power, willContinue Reading
US commentator Joe Rogan has waded in on the government’s response to the riots sweeping the UK, comparing the country to “Soviet Russia” in a clip shared by tech billionaire Elon Musk. Musk, dubbed “deeply irresponsible” for a barrage of attacks on the government’s attempts to tackle violent disorder inContinue Reading
Mountain Warehouse has pledged to open more stores across the UK amid a boom in demand for outdoor clothing. The retail chain said it has opened 20 stores over the past six months and has a “strong” pipeline of new locations, including more shops at retail parks. It came asContinue Reading
Team GB are up to 14 golds at the Paris Olympics after Toby Roberts reigned supreme in the men’s combined climbing. Roberts was competing alongside Hamish McArthur, who finished fifth, as Great Britain’s first ever male climbers at an Olympics and made further history by becoming the country’s first everContinue Reading
Pret A Manger has introduced body-worn cameras for its staff in a bid to combat the sharp rise in shoplifting and attacks on retail workers. The coffee shop chain has begun a trial in six of its London outlets, where team leaders and managers will wear the cameras. Signs haveContinue Reading
A recent survey has revealed that nearly half (42%) of SMEs across the UK are unaware of the forthcoming ‘Simpler Recycling’ reforms, which are set to significantly impact their operations. The reforms, announced by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) in October 2023, aim to standardise recyclingContinue Reading
Just two days after being disbanded by court order, Thailand’s main progressive political party regrouped Friday under a new name and vowed to continue its fight for reforms despite continuing opposition from the conservative establishment that blocked the party from taking power despite finishing first in last year’s election. LeadersContinue Reading
Country singer Zach Bryan delighted fans by bringing out music legend Bruce Springsteen at his latest show, to rapturous applause. The 28-year-old performed in front of tens of thousands at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Wednesday (7 August), to perform hits from his latest album, The Great American BarContinue Reading
