Gogglebox’s Malone family left heartbroken as they announce death of their rottweiler Dave
The family’s beloved pet had starred on the Channel 4 series since 2014Continue Reading
2023-10-19
Inflation could create £2bn rise in business rates
Inflation-linked business rates could rise by up to £2 billion next year, which would be the “final nail in the coffin” for many struggling retail and hospitality firms. Business rates are due to be recalculated in April using the government’s multiplier, which is typically pegged to September’s rate of consumerContinue Reading
2023-10-19
How Tactical Drones Boost Border Security
Countries around the globe are turning to state-of-the-art tactical drones to strengthen border security and surveillance These unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are proving to be a game-changing asset for monitoring remote terrain, detecting threats, and guiding interventions. When combined with artificial intelligence and cutting-edge cameras, today’s military-grade tactical drones areContinue Reading
2023-10-18
London house prices fell by 1.4 per cent in August
House prices in the capital fell further in August, according to the government’s latest house price index, as higher interest rates continued to weigh on the market. Data released by the Office for National Statistics on Wednesday showed the region’s house prices fell by 1.4 per cent in August year-on-year.Continue Reading
2023-10-18
BT set to sell fridges and subscriptions in push for more customers
BT is branching out from its telco business into household appliances and a subscription service in a rebranding effort to accelerate customer growth. EE, BT’s mobile and retail division, will diversify its offerings by introducing household electronic goods, such as smart fridges and coffee machines, as soon as next year.Continue Reading
2023-10-18
X begins charging new users $1 a year
Elon Musk’s X, formerly known as Twitter, has started charging new users in New Zealand and the Philippines $1 (£0.82) a year to access key features, as part of a new trial. They include the ability to tweet, retweet, like posts and reply to posts. Those who opt out ofContinue Reading
2023-10-18
HSBC disables text functions on staff phones as regulators probe unauthorised communications
HSBC is disabling texts on its staff’s work phones, following regulatory investigations into unauthorised business communications. That is according to Bloomberg News, who said bank employees will be unable to send or receive text messages on company-issued phones, the report said. The ban comes after HSBC paid $45m (£55m) inContinue Reading
2023-10-18
Beyond COVID vaccines: what else could mRNA technology do for our health?
nobeastsofierce/Shutterstock Many people first became familiar with the term “mRNA” when Pfizer’s and Moderna’s COVID vaccines were rolled out. In the simplest terms, mRNA, which stands for messenger ribonucleic acid, is a type of genetic material that gives cells in our bodies instructions to make specific proteins. More recently theContinue Reading
2023-10-18
Lloyd’s of London warns major cyber attack on payments could cost world $3.5 trillion
A major hack of a financial services payments system could cost the world $3.5 trillion, Lloyd’s has found, as demand for cyber insurance booms. A “hypothetical but plausible cyber attack” would cause “widespread disruption to global business”, according to a scenario modelled by Lloyd’s together with the Cambridge Centre forContinue Reading
2023-10-18
Is someone using your pictures to catfish? Your rights when it comes to fake profiles and social media stalking
Ekateryna Zubal/Shutterstock If you’ve ever used a dating app, you’ve probably experienced the disappointment of meeting someone who doesn’t look quite like their photos. You may have even been a victim of catfishing, where someone creates a fake identity to deceive or scam others online. But what if someone usesContinue Reading
2023-10-18