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The UK government has unveiled a new £75 million strategy to accelerate the phase-out of animal testing in scientific research, setting out a clear roadmap to replace existing experiments with cutting-edge alternatives such as organ-on-a-chip systems, artificial intelligence modelling, and 3D bioprinted human tissues. Science Minister Lord Vallance announced the plan on Tuesday, calling it a “roadmap for innovation and compassion” that will help the UK become a global leader in non-animal testing methods. The...

Lord Anthony Bamford, the billionaire chairman of JCB and one of the Conservatives’ most prolific donors, has donated £200,000 to Nigel Farage’s Reform UK, signalling growing business support for the populist party. JCB confirmed the contribution on Saturday, stating that it had donated the same amount to both the Conservative Party and Reform UK in recent weeks. “Both the Conservative Party and Reform UK believe in small business, and it’s for that reason JCB has...

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is preparing to announce a landmark whistleblower reward scheme that will pay informants a share of the taxes recovered from exposing large-scale fraud — a first for the UK. According to the Financial Times, the initiative will be unveiled in the Autumn Budget later this month as part of the government’s wider “Close the Tax Gap” strategy. The scheme, modelled on the successful US system, would allow HMRC to pay tipsters up...

One in eight UK small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) leaders are planning to relocate themselves, their companies, or both overseas, citing rising taxes and mounting regulatory costs, according to a new report by Rathbones. The research, released just weeks before Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers her Autumn Budget, paints a bleak picture of business confidence across the UK’s private sector. If realised, the potential exodus could involve around 680,000 firms out of the UK’s 5.67 million...

According to the Oxford English Dictionary, integrity is “the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.” In theory, it’s a simple word. But in the workplace, it can be one of the hardest qualities to sustain – especially in leadership. Between urgent decisions, conflicting priorities and day-to-day pressures, how do leaders stay true to their values? How do they balance what’s easy with what’s right – and make integrity part of everyday operations?...

From Moscow to Silicon Valley: A Journey of Grit and Growth Roman Meydbray’s story begins far from the tech corridors of California. Born in Moscow, Russia, he immigrated to the United States with his parents in 1989, when he was just 11 years old. The journey took six long months, spanning Austria, Germany, and Italy before finally landing in San Jose, California. “I remember waiting every Friday for the officials to call our family’s name,”...

In the trading world, the term margin trading attracts attention among those who want to increase their market exposure without investing large amounts of money up front. But while margin trading can amplify potential gains, it can also increase risks. To help beginners understand how it works, analysts from BIW Management explain the concept, its benefits, and what traders should consider before using it. What is margin trading? Margin trading allows traders to borrow funds...

With the official release of the Apple iPhone 17, its powerful AI performance has been fully unleashed, triggering a new surge in global demand for high-performance computing power. Riding this trend,Cryptominingfirm a cloud mining platform, has become a focal point in the technology and investment sectors thanks to its self-developed AI computing power scheduling and multi-chain mining technology. Platform data shows that users earn an average of $8,150 per day, sparking a new global revolution...

Hip pain is one of the most frustrating bodily problems that a person can experience. It affects our mobility, puts a halt to our daily activities, and even makes the simplest of tasks overwhelming. If you’re struggling with hip pain, it is important to know that it stems from treatable conditions, which respond well to appropriate care. But what are the specific treatment options that can help you through this annoying issue? Let’s find out...

Avoid common pitfalls and trade with confidence. This handbook is your roadmap to forex trading success You know the pattern. You win a trade, feel invincible, then lose two more. Your account balance swings wildly. One week you’re up 15%, the next you’ve given it all back. This isn’t trading. This is reacting without a solid plan The difference between traders who blow their accounts and those who build sustainable income comes down to one...