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SME barometer shows rising business confidence despite economic hurdles
The latest SME Barometer from Prism has been released highlighting a cautious yet steady increase in business confidence among UK SMEs. Despite ongoing economic challenges, SMEs are displaying remarkable resilience and optimism for the future. Key Findings: Business Confidence on the Rise : The Institute of Directors (IoD) Confidence IndexContinue Reading
Starmer to unveil 35 bills in King’s speech as UK PM vows to tackle ‘barriers of opportunity’ after Euros heartbreak – live
Commons leader condemns Trump assassination attempt in Pennsylvania Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Sir Keir Starmer is expected to unveil 35 new bills into the King’s Speech next week. The new laws will hand greaterContinue Reading
Burberry boss replaced as firm warns over first-half losses amid slump in sales
Burberry has replaced boss Jonathan Akeroyd after just over two years in the job as the luxury fashion firm said it is set to slump to a loss and halted shareholder dividend payouts. The group said Mr Akeroyd is leaving with immediate effect “by mutual agreement with the board”. HeContinue Reading
Why England’s North West is guitar hero utopia: ‘I feel sorry for London bands’
There’s nowhere on Earth, perhaps, where you are reminded that rock music matters quite so much as the northwest of England. It’s there in Liverpool in the form of The Beatles, and the long mythology of scouse psychedelia. It’s there in Manchester in the way that the city’s musical andContinue Reading
Copa America final marred by ugly scenes as ticketless fans storm gates in Miami
There were ugly scenes ahead of Sunday’s Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia, with crowd trouble outside of the Hard Rock Stadium. Riots broke out around the venue after scores of ticketless fans attempted to force their way inside. According to multiple reports and video posted to social media,Continue Reading
8 Dangers of Working in the Oil and Gas Industry
The oil and gas industry provides thousands of jobs worldwide, with revenue in 2022 around $332 billion. By the end of 2022, the oil industry was producing 12.1 million barrels per day (b/d) and the gas industry 121 billion cubic feet per day (bcf/d). However, despite its success, the oilContinue Reading
Shutdown of crucial gene helps world’s deadliest cancer grow rapidly – study
A crucial gene that helps many organs in the body function properly could hold the key to taming one of the world’s deadliest cancers, research suggests. Scientists have discovered pancreatic cancer is able to shut down certain molecules in the HNF4A gene to help it spread and grow aggressively. ThisContinue Reading
England team ‘saved’ night-time sector, industry boss says after Euros defeat
The England football team “inadvertently saved our sector”, a night-time industry leader has said after the squad’s Euro 2024 final defeat. Spain claimed a 2-1 win while the Three Lions fell at the last hurdle for a second European Championship final in succession. Fans had descended on pubs, bars andContinue Reading
Carlos Alcaraz reacts as Spain enjoy epic double with Euro 2024 and Wimbledon
“CHAMPIONS! CHAMPIONS! CHAMPIONS!” he wrote to his 785,000 followers. “How great you are @SEFutbol!!! What a Euro Cup spectacle.” The upload came complete with three Spanish flag emojis, as well as a heart. And in a separate post, he said “We’ll have to celebrate, right?” After blowing Djokovic away inContinue Reading
Keir Starmer gives verdict on bank holiday if England win Euros
Prime minister Sir Keir Starmer would not commit to an extra bank holiday if England win Euro 2024. The Labour leader said the UK should “certainly mark the occasion” but said he did not want to “jinx anything” by pre-empting the result of Sunday’s final. The Liberal Democrats led calls for anContinue Reading