Bank of England set to hold interest rates January 31, 2026 The Bank of England is expected to hold interest rates at 3.75 per cent next week as policymakers continue to battle against sticky inflation. At the monetary policy committee (MPC)’s first meeting of the year, the Bank is expected to suggest it is too early to cut rates due to the lack of available data [...]
Starmer looks to woo Japanese investors amid Asia trip backlash January 31, 2026 Keir Starmer said he would hold discussions with investors and business owners in Japan after landing in Tokyo, with the Prime Minister hoping to defy critics of his recent trip to China with new deals to boost the UK economy. Speaking on a plane from Shanghai to Tokyo, Starmer said discussions with Prime Minister Sanae [...]
Welsh Rugby missed out on £45m in previous Principality Stadium deal January 31, 2026 The Welsh Rugby Union lost £45m from underselling the naming rights to the Principality Stadium, according to a new report. A 10-year deal with insurer Principality is expected to conclude this year, with the decade-long cost of sponsoring Wales’ biggest stadium widely reported to be £1m per season. That’s despite research from The Sponsor shared [...]
US tech stocks slide as Microsoft rout sharpens AI spending doubts January 30, 2026 US technology stocks sold off sharply on Thursday, as a bruising slump in Microsoft sparked investor unease over how long it will take for mass AI investments to pay off. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite closed down 0.72 per cent at 23,685, weighed down by heavy losses across software giants. The S&P 500 slipped 0.13 per [...]
Williams F1 adds banking giant to partner roster ahead of pivotal season January 30, 2026 Banking giant BNY has joined Williams F1’s suite of blue-chip sponsors as the team steps up preparations for the 2026 season. As part of the partnership, BNY’s branding will be emblazoned on the kit of drivers Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz, and the bargeboards, chassis top and halo of the team’s FW48 car. The New [...]
Is Starmer’s China visit a lose-lose trip? January 30, 2026 Starmer was looking for win-win, Golden Era opportunities from his China visit, but the reality has yielded few tangible outcomes.
Who is Kevin Warsh, the man expected to become the next Fed chair? January 30, 2026 US President Donald Trump has said he will name his pick for Federal Reserve chair on Friday, ending months of speculation over who will replace Jerome Powell at the head of the US central bank. Trump said on Thursday evening that he would confirm the name of his candidate “tomorrow morning”, somebody who “is very [...]
Candela Ushers in a New Era of Aesthetic Innovation at IMCAS Paris With the Launch of the Glacē™ System January 30, 2026 Iconic Vbeam® Pro and Matrix™ Systems showcased ahead of broader commercial availability
BBC left out of ChatGPT AI news sources January 30, 2026 AI chatbots used by millions to access the news are skewing UK media, with new research showing that some of the country’s biggest and most trusted outlets are being sidelined altogether. According to the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR), ChatGPT and Google Gemini did not cite the BBC in any responses to news-related queries, [...]
Six Nations must move match to US for sake of international game January 30, 2026 The months of February and March really are rugby’s golden period; when the world stops to watch the Six Nations. England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, France and Italy all going at it over five rounds really shows off the best of the sport. It makes money, it is attractive to private equity and fans adore the [...]