Business activity in Northern Ireland fell in June

Business activity in Northern Ireland fell slightly in June, according to a survey by Ulster Bank. Every month it asks firms from across the private sector about things such as their staffing levels, order books and exports in what is considered a...

UK to Raise Eligibility Requirements and Salaries for Sponsored Workers

On 1 July 2025, the UK government published the first set of changes to the Immigration Rules announcing intended reforms in its immigration White Paper. While not all of the proposed changes, such as the plan to double the residence period for...

UK Expands Whistleblower Protections to Bolster Sanctions Enforcement

On June 26, 2025, the UK government brought into force the Public Interest Disclosure (Prescribed Persons) (Amendment) Order 2025 (the “2025 Amendment”), marking a notable development in the UK government’s sanctions enforcement strategy. The 2025...

British woman slams Indian staff at Heathrow airport for not speaking English, demands deportation; outraged netizens call her ‘racist’

Domicile certificates most in demand in Bihar amid EC drive, but lakhs pending in a week 1 hr ago As voters scramble to put together their papers for the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) drive for new Bihar electoral rolls,...

UK holiday hotspot 'nightly tourism tax' set to be approved

New legislation permitting councils to impose a tax on overnight stays in Wales is expected to be approved by the Senedd later today. If the proposal is accepted, individuals staying in hotels could see an additional £1.30 per night added to their...

UK businesses urged to act fast as immigration reforms clash with industrial strategy

8 July 2025, 07:10 UK firms urged to act fast as immigration reforms clash with industrial strategy. Picture: Alamy By Aisha Shahid On 1 July, the UK government published the draft Immigration Rules to implement one of the most consequential...

UK Pensions in dispute - July 2025

Welcome to our quarterly pensions litigation briefing, designed to help pensions managers identify key risks in scheme administration, and trustees update their knowledge and understanding. This briefing highlights recent Pensions Ombudsman...

UK households issued white vinegar warning - 4 places you should never use it

White vinegar has its valuable uses, but one avid cleaner has urged people to avoid using it on certain appliances and surfaces as it can actually cause more damage than good White vinegar has become the go-to product for cleaning aficionados, but...

UK's first battery trains to be built in North East partnership

Turntide Technologies, a leader in electrification solutions based in Gateshead, has been selected by Hitachi Rail to supply the Gen 2 lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery system for the Grand Central intercity battery train contract. These...

UK to expand leave policy to cover miscarriages

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner said she is proud that the government is introducing protected time off work for pregnancy loss. "No one who is going through the heartbreak of pregnancy loss should have to go back to work before they are...

Scotland's papers: Energy jobs row and Capaldi's festival torment

UK: Zimbabwean Embassy ensuring justice is pursued after murder of Dr Fortune Gomo in Dundee

By Darlington Gatsi IN the aftermath of the tragic murder of Zimbabwean national Dr. Fortune Faith Gomo in Scotland, the Zimbabwean Embassy in the United Kingdom has pledged to assist the bereaved family, adding that it will ensure justice is...

HMRC shake-up for millions of workers and employers who use PAYE

HMRC has issued an update on raising ‘disputed charges’ as part of the June 2025 Employers Bulletin. The Labour Party government tax arm is shaking things up with the taxman u-turning after it initially changed the name to ‘Charge Resolution’, Now...

Drivers in England warned not to park in shaded areas this week

Drivers have been urged to park OUTSIDE shaded areas this week - as failing to do so could massively impact your bodywork and paint job. Kazimieras Urbonas, Supplier Excellence Manager at Ovoko, says tree sap and bird droppings could fall onto...

Today's rugby news as ex-Wales coach finds new job with 'right fit' and Farrell's treatment of Lions star 'odd'

These are your morning headlines on Tuesday, July 8 Forshaw: Tigers 'the right fit' Former Wales coach Mike Forshaw says he's excited to join Leicester Tigers, seeing the English giants as "the right fit" for him. Forshaw joins the Tigers after...

New poll shows Reform UK's chances of winning Welsh election, and it's not good news for Labour

A third consecutive poll has shown Labour is projected to come behind Reform UK and Plaid Cymru at next May's Senedd election. This latest poll puts Labour 5% up on previous estimates of 18% but the poll, by More in Common for Sky News is the...

I tried circumnavigating the UK in an electric van — here’s why it was impossible

My annual circumnavigation of mainland Britain and Northern Ireland presented the perfect opportunity to try to prove that it was not only possible, but, ideally, a breeze to complete a four-week road trip in an electric van.Volkswagen thought so...

The best and worst-paid UK cities revealed — how does yours compare?

Despite high wages, Londoners are worst off (Picture: Getty Images) What constitutes a decent wage is far more than just the number on your payslip — it’s all about the lifestyle that income affords you. For example, Londoners make more on average...

Exact date UK to be hotter than Barbados as Met Office declares new heatwave

The UK will be warmer than Barbados on Friday - with the mercury expected to hit 32C. The Met Office has declared another heatwave is on its way with temperatures staying warm for some time. This period will envelope Friday, the hottest day of...

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Analyst III-Threat Intel Verizon Data Services | India | Hybrid – View job details As an Analyst III-Threat Intel, you will deploy security tools, analyze logs and endpoints, and assess threats across Verizon’s enterprise and cloud environments....