People Fixing The World – Fighting the silent killer – BBC Sounds

In the relentless battle against a global health crisis that claims millions of lives annually, the BBC’s "People Fixing The World" series shines a crucial spotlight on the fight against…

UK long-term borrowing costs hit highest since 2008 ahead of October Budget

The yield on a 30-year gilt – a crucial indicator of the long-term cost for the British government to borrow money – surged to 5.89%, a level not witnessed since…

Keir Starmer announces he is standing down as MP

In his statement, Sir Keir described his 11 years representing Holborn and St Pancras as a "huge honour and privilege." He expressed profound gratitude for the trust placed in him…

The woman on a mission to convince people to work less

Sharma’s journey to this conviction wasn’t an overnight revelation. It was a slow burn, fueled by her own experiences and extensive research into the societal and individual costs of overwork.…

Shein shares fall in long-awaited stock market debut

Shares in fast-fashion giant Shein experienced a significant drop in their highly anticipated stock market debut on Tuesday, as the company officially listed in Hong Kong after a protracted and…

Swinney says reform is at the heart of his programme for government

The commitment to reform is underscored by Swinney’s recent appointment of a dedicated cabinet minister specifically tasked with leading this critical agenda. This new ministerial role highlights the government’s determination…

Andy Burnham to face Parliament as prime minister for first time

The close confines of the House of Commons chamber will amplify the intensity of the occasion. Ranks of newly invigorated Labour members will line the benches behind him, offering a…

Super flu vaccine ready as NHS regroups from busiest summer ever

Last winter, the United Kingdom grappled with an unprecedented flu season, a wave that descended upon the nation more than a month earlier than anticipated. This unusual onset was largely…

Supreme Court Clears Way for Trump to Keep Building White House Ballroom

In a landmark decision that reverberated through the nation’s capital, the Supreme Court has decisively cleared the path for President Donald Trump to proceed with the construction of a grand…

World Cup: Joshua Kushner express regret in involvement in scrapped private investment plan

Kushner, the brother of former US President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, further admitted to having "failed to appreciate the political dynamics of global football." This acknowledgment highlights the unforeseen…