One of the world’s most influential financiers, Larry Fink, has expressed his support for Sir Keir Starmer, the leader of the Labour Party. Fink praised Starmer for bringing the party back to the center ground after the leadership years of Jeremy Corbyn. Fink also hopes that Labour’s transformation is a sign that the era of …
The Biden administration is facing challenges and admitting the wastage of taxpayer dollars due to their extensive federal work-from-home policy. Congress has been increasing its oversight of government agencies and their telework policies, especially now that President Biden has formally ended the COVID-19 emergency. Sen. Joni Ernst and other lawmakers argue that billions of taxpayer …
Thanks for joining me. Inflation remained unchanged in September, increasing pressure on the Bank of England to raise interest rates and address persistent price rises. The consumer prices index stood at 6.7% last month. 5 things to start your day 1) Sunak urged to shut down Britain’s gas network and promote heat pumps | Sir …
Celebrated TV chef Tom Kerridge has faced criticism in the past for the high prices of his fish and chips. Despite this, he has recently increased the cost of his famous dish at Harrods in London. Customers will now have to pay £37 for a taste of Kerridge’s unique twist on the classic English meal. …
Regular wages in the UK are finally increasing faster than prices, providing hope for struggling Brits after nearly two years. According to official figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), regular pay increased by 7.8% over the three months to August, taking into account the headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate. This marks …
Thanks for joining me. According to official figures, wage rises have slowed down from the record pace they set in the three months to July. Pay including bonuses rose by 8.1% in the three months to August, easing off from the 8.5% jump in the previous period. 5 things to start your day 1) Israel …
Welcome aboard! Let’s kick off the week with insights on the UK economy. EY economists have adjusted their growth projections for next year, forecasting a 0.7% increase in gross domestic product (GDP), revised down from the previous estimate of 0.8%. However, they have upgraded their 2023 GDP forecast from 0.4% to a more optimistic 0.6% …
Restaurant Manager Earns Praise for Skillful Response to One-Star Review Atina Kitchen, a popular restaurant in Chester, received applause for their adept response to a negative review on TripAdvisor. The review criticized the staff for being unfriendly and inattentive. However, the manager of Atina Kitchen refuted the claims and pointed out the lack of positive …
Thank you for joining us. Microsoft’s revised $69 billion merger with Activision Blizzard has received approval from competition regulators, following revisions made by the US tech giant. The Competition and Markets Authority has given its consent to the plans, on the condition that Microsoft divests Activision’s cloud streaming rights for PC and console games. 5 …
Thank you for joining us. As the Israel-Hamas conflict deepens, the EU has issued a warning to Elon Musk to cease disseminating disinformation on his social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. European Commissioner Thierry Breton has posted an open letter addressing the alleged presence of “illegal content.” However, Mr. Musk argues that the …