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What is Burnham’s GB Grid plan and could it bring down energy bills?
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced plans for a government-backed Great British Grid to invest in electricity infrastructure, aiming to lower energy bills and accelerate the national energy transition.
Strikes by North Sea oil workers could ‘severely disrupt’ UK fuel supplies
North Sea oil workers backed strike action against Apache over pay disputes, with the union warning it could severely disrupt UK fuel supplies by affecting critical offshore platforms and pipeline systems.
Woman told she had cancer by NHS worker who inappropriately accessed her records
A woman learned she had cancer from a hospital employee who improperly accessed her medical records days before her official diagnosis, prompting an investigation and apology from the trust.
Burnham backs mandatory suicide prevention training for social workers after parent-carer Matilda Davis’s death
Andy Burnham backs mandatory suicide prevention training for social workers following the death of Matilda Davis, a parent-carer who died by suicide shortly after meeting with professionals.
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YouTube is changing how it counts views to give the numbers a boost
YouTube will count views when videos start playing beginning August 24th, aligning with Instagram and TikTok practices and likely increasing total view counts for creators.
Boeing sells eVTOL subsidiaries, takes stake in Archer
Boeing is selling three subsidiaries to Archer Aviation, an eVTOL aircraft developer, in exchange for a 19.75% stake in the company as part of a strategic focus on core operations.
UK economy grows but experts warn of challenging months ahead
UK economy grew 0.4% between April and June, beating earlier predictions but missing first-quarter growth. Economists warn temporary factors drove gains and caution the outlook for coming months is uncertain.
Swansea Au Vodka reportedly in talks over £500m sale to BuzzBallz owner
Sazerac, owner of BuzzBallz, has agreed to acquire Welsh vodka maker Au Vodka for approximately £500m, with founders Charlie Morgan and Jackson Quinn each earning over £100m from the transaction.
Alarm raised over ‘privacy dilemma’ of facial recognition technology at Coles and Woolworths
Coles and Woolworths have confirmed testing facial recognition technology for Australian supermarkets to combat retail crime, prompting privacy advocates to raise concerns about surveillance and biometric data collection.
Leading economies’ borrowing costs hit highest since 2008 crisis
Government borrowing costs in major advanced economies reached their highest levels since the 2008 financial crisis on Monday, driven by inflation concerns and Middle East geopolitical tensions.
China’s economy showing signs that slowdown may be extending
China’s industrial output and retail sales contracted sharply in July, extending an economic slowdown that has raised pressure on policymakers to implement stimulus measures.
Trump envoy Kushner meets Netanyahu after Hamas talks
Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy Jared Kushner met with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to advance a stalled Gaza peace plan, as international mediators work to restart negotiations between Israel and Hamas.
Boat sets sail from Bristol, aiming to break Israel’s siege of Gaza
A boat carrying 12 activists has departed from Bristol as part of a flotilla effort to challenge Israel’s blockade of Gaza, despite Israel’s history of intercepting such missions.
Trump says US in contact with IRGC and calls on Iran to surrender
US President Trump demands Iran surrender as a memorandum of understanding between the nations expires, claiming direct contact with Iran’s Revolutionary Guard while threatening military action against regional ally Oman.
Supreme Court again rejects Trump’s bid to overturn E Jean Carroll sex abuse case
The Supreme Court has rejected President Trump’s second attempt to overturn a federal civil verdict finding him liable for sexually abusing and defaming writer E Jean Carroll.
Somali army clashes with rebel forces for control of key city Baidoa
Somalia’s army reports repelling an attack on the city of Baidoa by forces loyal to a former regional leader, killing 30 assailants in heavy fighting that residents described as the fiercest since March.