EU countriesā debt climbs amid military buildup
The debt-to-GDP ratio of EU member states reached 82.1% in Q3 2025 amid the blocās growing militarization, according to official data Read Full Article at RT.com
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Preply raises $150m at $1.2bn valuation to scale human-led, AI-enhanced learning
Language learning platform Preply has raised $150m in a Series D led by WestCap, valuing the company at $1.2bn as it accelerates AI-enhanced, human-led education worldwide. Read more: Preply raises…
Labour urged to raise private pension access age to curb early retirement
Labour is being urged to restrict access to private pensions from age 55, with the Resolution Foundation arguing reforms could boost employment and ease pressure on the public finances. Read…
Calling colleagues āoldā over IT skills is not age discrimination, tribunal rules
An employment tribunal has ruled that calling a colleague āoldā over poor IT skills does not amount to age discrimination, dismissing claims brought against kitchen retailer Harvey Jones. Read more:…
Mike Lynch superyacht builder sues widow for Ā£400m over Bayesian sinking
The Italian Sea Group has filed a Ā£400m lawsuit against Mike Lynchās widow and the crew of the Bayesian superyacht, claiming the tragedy caused a collapse in yacht sales. Read…
Apple explores wearable āAI pinā that could listen to conversations
Apple is developing a wearable AI pin equipped with microphones, speakers and cameras, as Big Tech races to create AI-powered devices that could challenge the smartphone. Read more: Apple explores…
Nigel Farage renews pledge to tax banks by scrapping Bank of England interest payments
Nigel Farage has renewed plans to scrap interest payments the Bank of England pays to commercial banks, reviving tensions with the banking sector and raising questions over market confidence. Read…
The trademark dispute at the heart of the Beckham family feud
A trademark battle over the Beckham name has highlighted how brand ownership can override personal identity, as experts warn the dispute reflects wider risks faced by celebrity families. Read more:…
Leeds startup raises Ā£23m to push UK to the forefront of the AI chip race
Leeds-based startup Optalysys has raised Ā£23m to commercialise its light-powered AI chips and expand into the US, aiming to position the UK as a leader in photonic computing. Read more:…
UK government urged to extend business rates relief to hotels amid mounting tax pressures
The UK government is being urged to extend its business rates relief fund for pubs to hotels, as the sector faces steep rises in rates, national insurance and wage costs,…