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Gaussion secures £9.5 million to revolutionise electric vehicle battery charging
The adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) continues to face a significant barrier: the time-consuming and often damaging process of battery charging. However, Gaussion, a spinout from University College London (UCL), has developed a groundbreaking solution that could transform the industry. By applying an external magnetic field during the charging andContinue Reading
Boris Johnson being courted for Telegraph job as Zahawi plans takeover
Former prime minister Boris Johnson is reportedly being courted for an executive role at The Daily Telegraph, meaning he could be reunited with former cabinet colleague Nadhim Zahawi if his bid to buy the newspaper is successful. The former chancellor, who stepped down from his Stratford-on-Avon seat before the generalContinue Reading
Perseid meteor shower to light up night sky
Shooting stars will light up the sky as the Perseid meteor shower puts on a celestial display on Monday night. The display could produce up to 100 meteors an hour, as the Earth passes through a cloud of cometary dust. The shower should be visible across the UK from aroundContinue Reading
Øya 2024 review: Wholesome festival delivers strong lineup but Gen Z ticketholders are yearning to let go
Imagine a festival utopia: a place without long queues, pushy crowds or grubby loos. This is genuinely the reality at Norway’s Øyafestivalen in Oslo, where everything is extremely wholesome and clean. Here, nobody pushes past you, nor dares obstruct your view of the main stage. And the toilets? They’re… actuallyContinue Reading
Three Premier League rule changes this season including subs and added time
The new Premier League season is kicking off on Friday with Manchester United hosting Fulham at Old Trafford. Unlike recent campaigns, there are only a few rule changes for fans to get to grips with. Minor tweaks to what substitutes are allowed to do, how added time is calculated andContinue Reading
How effectively has Keir Starmer handled the riots? Join The Independent Debate
Sir Keir Starmer faced his first big test as prime minister last week, as far-right riots engulfed the country. The unforeseen crisis appears to have played to Sir Keir’s strengths as a former public prosecutor, with over 900 people arrested and 466 already charged following the violent disorder. Towns andContinue Reading
Two unions suspend planned bin strikes so members can vote on new pay deal
Members of two trade unions will be balloted on a new offer for cleansing workers as the unions announced they will suspend planned strike action. Staff represented by Unite and the GMB were due to walk out for more than a week from Wednesday, but a late offer from localContinue Reading
HS2 hit with final £6.2 million IR35 bill as IR35 reforms continue to draw criticism
HS2 has revealed a final IR35 liability of £6.2 million in its 2023/24 accounts, following a compliance review by HMRC. This payment concludes the tax obligations under the Off-Payroll Working Legislation introduced in 2017. The review found that only 5% of HS2’s contractors were classified as outside IR35, raising concernsContinue Reading
A Lawyer’s Journey of Recovery and Resilience
In the fast-paced world of business, the pressure to perform and deliver can often lead to the brink of exhaustion, with far-reaching consequences. Let me share the story of John, which I hope can resonate with others: My name is John, and as a newly appointed Conveyancing Lawyer, I learnedContinue Reading
Government considers capping landowners’ profits from green belt sales to meet housing targets
Ministers are preparing to cap the profits landowners can make from selling green belt land as part of the government’s strategy to deliver 1.5 million new homes by 2030. The proposed reforms would give councils the power to compulsorily purchase green belt land at a lower “benchmark” value, curbing theContinue Reading