An additional 420,000 pensioners will pay income tax this financial year, bringing the total to 8.7 million, as the combination of rising state pensions and a frozen personal allowance continues to widen the tax net. Figures from HM Revenue & Customs reveal that retirees are increasingly falling victim to so-called “fiscal drag”, with income tax thresholds frozen since 2021 despite annual increases in the state pension. The personal allowance — the amount a person can...
The High Court trial between PPE Medpro and the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) resumed on day eight with a forensic focus on the statistical credibility of the government’s gown sterility tests — tests that underpin its £122 million claim that PPE Medpro breached contract by supplying non-sterile surgical gowns. In a day that further undermined the DHSC’s central argument, cross-examination of the government’s statistics expert Professor Anne Hutton revealed significant flaws in...
A stylish, well-organised workspace does more than look good — it helps you focus, stay productive, and feel more in control of your day. Whether you work from home full-time or simply need a designated space for admin, having the right setup can make all the difference. In this article, we here at vidaXL, will share practical and inspiring ideas to help you elevate your workspace. From choosing the right office furniture to incorporating calming...
Electric carmaker struggles as consumers turn to cheaper rivals amid a backlash against Elon Musk Tesla sales in Europe fell for the fifth consecutive month in May even as demand for electric cars continued to increase. The electric carmaker sold 8,729 vehicles across the European Union last month, figures from the European Automobile Manufacturers Association showed, 40.5 per cent down from the 14,682 cars sold in the same month last year. The decline meant that...
Aston Martin is set to restart car exports to the United States next week after a three-month pause triggered by President Trump’s shock “liberation day” tariffs, with its chief executive warning that political inconsistency is wreaking havoc across the automotive industry. Adrian Hallmark, who took over as CEO of the London-listed luxury carmaker earlier this year, confirmed the company would resume shipments to its crucial US market after the UK and US agreed a revised...
Tesla has been knocked off its perch in the European electric vehicle (EV) market, with Skoda outselling the US giant in May amid growing consumer demand for more affordable alternatives and a backlash against Elon Musk. According to market researchers at DataForce, the Czech carmaker — long the butt of automotive jokes but now a serious contender under Volkswagen ownership — sold 14,920 electric cars across Europe last month, eclipsing Tesla’s 14,055. Much of Skoda’s...
Gen Z investors are rewriting the rules of wealth-building. A full 70% now prioritise ethics and impact over profit alone, according to Bank of America. For investors, fintech platforms, and asset managers, this shift signals a growing demand for investments that align with social, environmental, and cultural values. For Gen Z, born between 1997 and 2012, traditional investment methods that focus only on profit are becoming less common. Instead, several Gen Z investors are choosing...
How a New Jersey native became a trusted healthcare provider in Georgia Krishan Bajnath didn’t always plan to become a pharmacist. But life had a way of pointing him in that direction. His story isn’t just about medicine. It’s about grit, adaptability, and showing up when people need help the most. In this feature, we take a close look at how Bajnath carved a place for himself in one of the most demanding industries—and became...
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Rheinisches Revier is undergoing an unprecedented transformation. The region is being redeveloped from Europe’s biggest lignite mining area into a dynamic innovation hub and a climate-neutral industrial region. It offers exceptional opportunities for investors. Despite the lignite phase-out, Rheinisches Revier remains a hub for energy-intensive industry. What’s more, it’s setting the course for sustainable growth, technological renewal and the establishment of future-oriented companies. The region in North Rhine-Westphalia has long been an attractive industrial location...
