London, England – Telegram, a behemoth in the social media landscape, is on track to hit a significant milestone: one billion active monthly users by year’s end, according to its billionaire founder, Pavel Durov. In an interview with American commentator Tucker Carlson on Tuesday, Mr. Durov declared, “Telegram is spreading like wildfire.” But what exactly is Telegram, and why the …
Read More »The Governor of the Bank of England, Andrew Bailey, has hinted that a rate cut is still on the cards for the UK, despite official figures showing a further dip in inflation. Just hours before the Office for National Statistics (ONS) released its report, Mr. Bailey spoke publicly. The ONS revealed a drop in the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) measure …
Read More »London, England – A potential shake-up for Royal Mail is afoot, with the company’s owner, International Distribution Services (IDS), rejecting a takeover bid from its biggest shareholder. However, the story doesn’t end there, as the plot thickens with the potential for a renewed offer. Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky, already holding a hefty 27.5% stake in IDS, made a cash offer …
Read More »London, England – Brace yourselves, travellers! Hundreds of Border Force officers are gearing up to strike at Heathrow Airport later this month, threatening significant disruption for passengers. The Public and Commercial Services (PCS) union, representing the striking staff, cited changes to working conditions as the reason for the walkout. According to the PCS, over 300 of their members working at …
Read More »The UK economy is set for a sluggish year, with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) revising its growth forecast downwards. This news paints a grim picture for the British people, with the country predicted to be the second-worst performer among leading industrialized nations (G7) in 2024. The IMF now expects UK gross domestic product (GDP) to expand by a meagre …
Read More »London, England – Two brewing giants are locked in a multi-million pound battle to become the next official beer partner of the Premier League. According to Sky News, Guinness, owned by FTSE-100 drinks behemoth Diageo, and Heineken have submitted rival bids to replace Budweiser at the end of the current season. Premier League clubs were briefed last week on the …
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