UK and US Hit New Lows on Global Corruption Index as Governance Pressures Mount
A new global corruption index released by Transparency International shows the United Kingdom and the United States have each recorded their lowest scores to date under the index’s current methodology.…
Tesla’s North American Sales Lead Raj Jegannathan Steps Down After 13 Years
Tesla’s vice president Raj Jegannathan has announced his departure after 13 years at the electric car maker, stepping down from his role leading North American sales. He took charge of…
Study finds Google’s AI Mode draws from entire pages, challenging ‘above-the-fold’ assumptions
Google’s AI Mode does not favour content placed at the top of a webpage, a new analysis of more than 2,300 AI citations has found, indicating the system can pull…
Sicilian Town Faces Devastation After Epic Landslide: Niscemi Residents Voice Concerns
A catastrophic landslide has struck the Sicilian town of Niscemi, leaving its 25,000 inhabitants grappling with despair and anger. The disaster occurred on 25 January following torrential rain, resulting from…
Who pays legal costs in estate disputes?
Courts dealing with estate disputes have discretion over whether legal costs are paid personally by the parties or met from the estate itself. The issue arises frequently in probate litigation,…
Smartwatch fitness tools move centre stage as everyday features gain new attention
Smartwatches now offer far more than step counts and stopwatches. A new consumer guide has drawn attention to a set of built-in fitness tools that many owners overlook, but which…
UK secures return cooperation from DR Congo, Namibia and Angola after visa warning
The Democratic Republic of Congo, Namibia and Angola have said they will work with the United Kingdom to take back their nationals who have no right to remain in Britain,…
Drake-backed hot chicken brand accelerates UK rollout with 10 confirmed sites
A Drake-backed Nashville-style fried chicken brand has confirmed ten UK restaurant openings, stepping up a rollout driven by social media buzz and high street demand for quick-service formats. The company…
Hyundai sets April debut for Ioniq 3 as five electrified models target Europe’s core segments
Hyundai will launch five electrified models for Europe over the next 18 months, starting with the Ioniq 3 hatchback in April, as the brand steps up its focus on small…
NHS to bear cost of UK–US drug pricing deal, raising £9bn budget concern
The government will make the NHS fund the cost of a new drug pricing deal with the Trump administration, a decision that shifts a sizeable financial risk onto England’s health…