Evergrande: Hong Kong court orders China property developer to liquidate January 29, 2024 A Hong Kong court on Monday ordered property developer China Evergrande Group to liquidate after it was unable to reach a restructuring deal with creditors. Judge Linda Chan said it was appropriate for the court to order Evergrande to wind up its business given a “lack of progress on the part of the company putting [...]
One in five 16 to 25-year-olds miss school or work due to mental health January 29, 2024 One in five 16 to 25-year-olds have missed school or work in the last year because of their mental health, new research has found.
Health groups ‘delighted’ at plan to ban disposable vapes January 28, 2024 Health and environmental groups are “delighted” with the Government’s plan to ban disposable vapes, to protect children and the planet.
Sadiq Khan launches £24m plan to cut Tube and rail fares on Fridays January 28, 2024 Tube and train fares in London could be reduced on Fridays under a new £24m plan announced by London Mayor Sadiq Khan.
Post Office chairman steps down amid Horizon scandal fallout January 28, 2024 The chairman of the Post Office, Henry Staunton, has stepped down amid ongoing tensions in the wake of the Horizon IT scandal.
“You have to ask, am I enjoying my job? If you aren’t, try something new” January 28, 2024 The CEO of the Jobs Foundation, Georgina Bristol, tells City A.M. why her work doesn't always feel like it
UK pauses funding for UNRWA over claims staff involved in Hamas attack January 27, 2024 The UK will suspend funding for the UN’s relief agency in Gaza over claims made by Israel that a number of its employees were involved in Hamas’s October 7 attack. The Foreign Office said Britain is “appalled” by allegations about staff at the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) and will temporarily pause support [...]
Fire on British-linked ship put out after Houthi strike in Gulf of Aden January 27, 2024 A blaze on a British-linked oil tanker in the Gulf of Aden has been put out after firefighting efforts continued through the night following a strike by Houthi rebels. The UK and its allies “reserve the right to respond appropriately” following the latest attack claimed by the Iran-backed group, the Government has said. The Marlin [...]
Culture Secretary makes new intervention in Abu Dhabi-backed Telegraph takeover January 27, 2024 Lucy Frazer has issued a new public interest intervention notice (PIIN) and extended the deadline for Ofcom and the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to hand over the findings of their probes into the acquisition.
Trump ordered to pay writer extra £65m for saying sex attack claim was a lie January 27, 2024 Another jury last May found Mr Trump liable for sexual abuse and ordered him to pay 5.0 million dollars.