UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced measures to ban fake discounts and ease subscription cancellations, aiming to save consumers £400m annually.
David Silver, founder of AI lab Ineffable Intelligence and former DeepMind researcher, has pledged to donate all future equity proceeds from his company to charity, joining a growing wave of AI techno-philanthropists.
Victoria's opposition has pledged to deploy 70 armed Protective Services Officers across seven major hospitals in a two-year pilot to curb violent incidents and protect staff and patients.
The US has pledged $1bn to Colombia hours after right-wing populist Abelardo de la Espriella was sworn in as president, promising an all-out war on drug cartels and closer ties with the Trump administration.
Ukraine has pledged not to strike oil tankers and infrastructure in the Black Sea that are not related to Russia but are necessary for transporting Kazakh oil, following talks with US officials.
The US pledged £1bn in assistance to Colombia following the inauguration of right-wing president Abelardo de la Espriella, who promised an all-out war on narco-terrorism and a strong military alliance with Washington.
Reform UK has pledged to imprison bosses of companies employing illegal migrants and fine larger firms 10 percent of global revenues, aiming to stop delivery and gig economy companies profiting from illegal workers.
The UK government has announced plans to create nearly 200 community mental health centres and A&Es across England by 2029, aiming to provide accessible, local crisis care in high street locations like banks and libraries.
American Bitcoin closed June with 8,002 BTC, pledging 3,090 BTC to Bitmain for mining equipment while reporting a $57.2 million Q2 GAAP loss and $33.6 million in net equity proceeds.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has unveiled plans for a major military operation in the Channel to stop migrant boats, as the party faces separate financial investigations.
An investigation reveals children as young as 10 performing hazardous tasks on cocoa farms in Ghana for minimal pay, despite two decades of industry pledges to eradicate child labor. Sustainability certifications are questioned as farmer poverty persists, highlighting a disconnect between corporate claims and on-the-ground reality.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledges "relentless" action on small boat crossings, advocating for safe routes and EU dialogue, following Spain's return of 98% of 50,000 migrants from Ceuta to Morocco. UK crossings are down 43% year-on-year.
A car bombing in Cucuta, Colombia, injured 11 people (8 police, 3 civilians) days before right-wing President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella's inauguration. No group claimed responsibility, but active rebel and criminal groups operate in the area.
The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Hong Kong garrison celebrated its 99th anniversary, with political commissar Rear Admiral Lai Ruxin pledging to expand its role in patriotic and defence education across the city while upholding the 'one country, two systems' principle.
Chancellor John Healey and Prime Minister Andy Burnham have issued a joint letter to cabinet ministers, emphasizing adherence to existing spending limits while funding new policies. The new government aims to maintain fiscal discipline, as set by predecessors, despite inflation pressures and upcoming cost-of-living pledges.
Chancellor John Healey and Prime Minister Andy Burnham have issued a joint letter to cabinet ministers, emphasizing adherence to existing spending limits while funding new policies. This comes as Burnham's government introduces cost-of-living measures and prepares for Healey's first budget on October 28, which will prioritize fiscal discipline.
US government borrowing costs reached 2007 levels after the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, fueling investor fears about inflation and the economy's ability to absorb rising prices, with 30-year Treasury yields hitting a 19-year high and stocks falling sharply.
Chancellor John Healey and PM Andy Burnham have jointly instructed cabinet ministers to fund new policy pledges within existing spending limits. This comes as Healey prepares his first budget on October 28, emphasizing fiscal discipline despite inflation and new cost-of-living policies.
Niesr said Prime Minister Andy Burnham will need to raise taxes or cut spending to pay for his defence and cost-of-living pledges. It warned inflation could stay higher for longer because of the Iran war and said interest rates may not fall until 2028.
New Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledges £340m to eradicate rough sleeping in England, despite past failures and record-high numbers. Charities welcome the move but express skepticism, emphasizing the need for collaborative services and permanent housing solutions like Housing First.
US President Donald Trump pledged to use frozen Iranian assets to cover damages to ships and cargo in the Strait of Hormuz, drawing strong condemnation from Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who called it an "incendiary precedent." Tensions between the two nations have escalated with mutual strikes and threats.
South Korean Veterans Minister Kwon Oh-eul marked his first year by pledging to expand compensation for war veterans' surviving families and independence activists' descendants. He also highlighted Daejeon's selection to host the 2029 Invictus Games, the first Asian city to do so.
An opinion piece criticizes Andy Burnham's initial policies as Prime Minister, arguing they contradict his localist promises by centralizing control over homelessness, bus fares, social housing, and care services, drawing parallels with previous leaders who failed to decentralize power in the UK.
Prime Minister Han Seong-sook announced the South Korean government's commitment to transforming the Saemangeum reclaimed land into a hub for AI, robotics, and hydrogen industries, highlighting Hyundai Motor Group's 9 trillion-won investment as a foundational step.
