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The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation voted unanimously on Wednesday to advance bipartisan legislation that seeks to codify federal restrictions on Chinese-linked vehicle technology. … Read more
Kalmar reported a 14% increase in second-quarter sales to EUR 480 million, bolstered by strong demand for electric equipment and services. Despite this growth, order intake … Read more
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has entered talks to join an investment consortium seeking a 30% stake in Liverpool Football Club. The group, led by former Queens … Read more
Lloyd’s of London has concluded that former CEO John Neal and former corporate affairs director Rebekah Clement maintained a relationship that breached compliance rules. While the … Read more
Investigation Details and Governance Failures The investigation, initiated after whistleblowing reports in November 2023, saw Lloyd’s chairman, Sir Charles Roxburgh, judge the failure to act on … Read more
A community-led initiative in East Linton, Scotland, faced a setback after a thief stole a charity donation box from an old phone box on the High … Read more
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has launched his economic agenda with a pledge to cut VAT on household electricity bills, aiming to provide breathing space for families. … Read more
As of July 22, 2026, the Bank of England maintains interest rates at 3.75%, following a series of holds throughout the year. While inflation has cooled … Read more
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has launched his initial economic agenda, marked by a commitment to reduce household electricity costs through a VAT cut. The policy, intended … Read more
The Glasgow School of Art has abandoned plans for a full, faithful restoration of the fire-damaged Mackintosh Building, citing prohibitive costs. The board of governors now … Read more
Inflation is expected to rise due to energy costs, while SSD prices have dropped 15 to 30 percent in the last 60 days, according to recent … Read more
As the U.S. presidential transition approaches, Iraq faces an uncertain future caught between the legacy of prior administrations and the need for post-Mosul stability. The next … Read more