Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico in ‘life-threatening condition’ after shooting May 15, 2024 President Zuzana Caputova condemned “a brutal and ruthless” attack. “I’m shocked,” Caputova said. “I wish Robert Fico a lot of strength in this critical moment and a quick recovery from this attack.”
Imperial Brands: Cigarette maker’s volumes dwindles despite rise in vaping May 15, 2024 Tobacco giant Imperial Brands saw profit dwindle as the volume of products sold continued to decline, despite an uptick in vaping.
End ‘damaging speculation’ over graduate visas, business groups warn May 14, 2024 Government must end the “damaging speculation” over the graduate visa route, business lobby groups have warned.
Booming Bangalore: India has its own Silicon Valley and Gen Z love it May 14, 2024 Bangalore is the Indian city you must visit. Here's why
Starmer pledges to ‘rebuild our economy’ with decade-long local growth plans May 13, 2024 Firing up the UK’s regional prosperity will be key to Labour’s plans to “rebuild our economy”, Sir Keir Starmer has said, as he called for mayors to deliver 10-year local growth plans.
Explainer-in-brief: Civil servants banned from wearing ‘politicised’ lanyards May 13, 2024 'Common sense minister' Ester McVey is cracking down on "pointless job creation" and banning lanyards as part of Civil Service reform.
Long-term sickness now top reason for women being out of work May 13, 2024 Long-term sickness has become the main reason for women being out of work, according to research by one trade union.
London’s Pizza Pilgrims chain has record year as it seeks bigger UK slice May 13, 2024 London-based Pizza Pilgrims has reported record results as it continues its expansion plans into Scotland and Wales.
Treasury finalising plans for Natwest share sale to accelerate privatisation May 13, 2024 The Treasury is poised to unveil a multibillion-pound sale of a chunk of its remaining stake in Natwest in the coming weeks in a bid to accelerate its privatisation process and boost retail investment in the UK.
Nadhim Zahawi hired by billionaire Barclay family to chair The Very Group May 13, 2024 Former Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi has been appointed by the billionaire Barclay family to chair The very Group.