CITY AM says fears over the health of the City’s stock market have been laid bare after trading platform IG became the latest firm to sound the alarm over the “crisis unfolding” on the London bourse.
Blogger Siarhei Tsikhanouski, a prominent Belarusian political prisoner, was released after five years, attributed to diplomatic efforts linked to ongoing geopolitical tensions involving Ukraine.
The Prime Minister has faced a significant backlash from 127 MPs, leading to a climbdown on proposed cuts to disability benefits and a need to rebuild trust within his party.
At the NATO summit in The Hague, Secretary-General Mark Rutte referred to President Donald Trump as “daddy” whilst praising him for intervening in the Iran–Israel ceasefire and driving a historic agreement for members to boost defence spending to 5 % of GDP by 2035.
The Reform Party is projected to secure the most seats in a hypothetical general election, with support for Conservatives and Labour dropping below half the national vote.
Crypto
Bitcoin soared to an all-time high, briefly surpassing $106,000, fueled by optimism over Donald Trump’s pro-cryptocurrency stance ahead of his return to the White House. The cryptocurrency has gained more than 50% since Trump’s election victory on November 5.
Technology
Matt Clifford, Sir Keir Starmer’s AI opportunities adviser, is stepping down for family reasons after six months in the role, having advised on the AI opportunities action plan.
The 2025 Paris Air Show highlighted Europe’s urgent push to advance its drone technology amid lessons from the Ukraine conflict.
The UK government’s proposed Data (Use and Access) Bill has faced its fourth defeat in the House of Lords. Peers voted 242 to 116 in favour of an amendment that would require greater transparency from tech companies using copyrighted material to train artificial intelligence models.
A newly-researched fungus species, aspergillus, is poised to spread from warmer regions to Europe and the UK due to climate change, potentially increasing infection risks.
Space & Science
The European Commission has introduced its landmark EU Space Act, which proposes a unified regulatory framework for the entire bloc, applicable to both EU and non-EU space operators.
Travel
Cliff Notes – Inside the £28,999 Glastonbury accommodation with pools, an onsite hairdresser and helicopter arrivals The Pop Up Hotel offers luxurious glamping options…
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