Chinese Firm Seeks Compensation Over British Steel Nationalisation
The former owner of British Steel will pursue compensation following the UK’s nationalisation of the Scunthorpe steelworks.
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The Hidden Cost Of The Night Shift And How To Sleep It Off
BBC examines the hidden costs of night work, including dementia risk and immune system effects, and investigates biphasic sleep as a potential adaptation for...
Burnham Faces North Sea Dilemma: Drilling Debates and Policy Rebalancing
As Burnham prepares to take office, the North Sea policy debate centers on honoring manifesto pledges, handling Rosebank and Jackdaw approvals, and shaping the...
BrewDog Co‑Founder James Watt Seeks Buyback Following Tilray Takeover
BrewDog co‑founder James Watt has announced an official bid to buy back the company after its sale to Tilray, proposing to return ownership to...
EU Border System Delays Feed Scrutiny as Airports Struggle With EES Rollout
The EU’s Entry Exit System (EES) rollout has increased passport control times at major airports, with Rome and Faro reporting longer queues.
Aer Lingus Plans Up to 500 Job Cuts and Route Reductions to Boost Margin
Aer Lingus unveiled a cost‑cutting plan to trim up to 500 jobs across head office, cabin and pilot roles, alongside a 6% capacity reduction...
TikTok Faces Ofcom Investigation Over Child Age Checks
Ofcom has opened a formal investigation into TikTok’s age-check methods and whether safeguards protect under-18 users from harmful content as part of a broader...
UK Economy Returns To Growth In May As Energy Pressures Persist
UK GDP edged higher in May, rising 0.1% as the services sector led gains, offset by declines in production and construction amid energy-price pressures...
British Steel Taken Into Public Ownership To Protect Vital UK Supply
Britain has moved British Steel into public ownership to protect a vital UK capability.
White House Teleprompter Operator Accused Of Making $100K From Trump Speech Bets
A White House teleprompter operator faces investigation after allegedly using inside information to place bets on Trump speeches, with about $100,000 in potential gains...