The UK economy returned to growth in November, expanding by 0.3 per cent after contracting in the month leading up to the autumn budget, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics. The increase in GDP exceeded economists’ expectations of a modest 0.1 per cent rise and suggests that economic activity proved more resilient than many sentiment surveys had indicated in the run-up to the budget on 26 November. Growth over the three months...
A new per-mile tax on electric vehicles could deter nearly half of prospective buyers from switching to an EV, according to new research from AutoTrader, raising concerns that government policy on electric car adoption is becoming increasingly contradictory. From 2028, drivers of electric vehicles will face a new charge of 3p per mile travelled, a move announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves. AutoTrader’s chief executive, Nathan Coe, said the decision risked undermining years of efforts to...
Restaurant Brands International announced a joint venture with Chinese alternative asset manager CPE in November 2025, setting a target to grow Burger King’s presence in China from roughly 1,250 locations to above 4,000 within the next decade. The Toronto-based quick-service restaurant operator reported third-quarter 2025 revenue of $2.45 billion, exceeding analyst estimates of $2.40 billion, driven by international expansion and Tim Hortons performance. Armistice Capital acquired shares of Restaurant Brands during the second quarter of...
A present-day artificial intelligence audio book generator and artificial intelligence dubbing engine eliminate technical obstacles and enable any user to convert text or video into audio that sounds human-like. Traditionally, when you are producing an artificial intelligence audiobook of a PDF, the voice quality was the prerogative of a select few, but nowadays, with AI, anyone can produce high-quality voice production. An audiobook generator with a Free AI Video Dubbing Tool provides the creators with...
The legal landscape has undergone significant changes in recent years, driven in large part by advancements in technology. For in-house counsel and external law firms, technology offers a powerful tool to streamline operations, increase efficiency, and, perhaps most importantly, enhance transparency. Legal technology, particularly contract management software and document automation tools, is enabling legal teams to break down silos, improve communication, and create more transparent processes that benefit both the legal team and the broader...
Several federal prosecutors in Minnesota were formally fired on Wednesday after they gave notice that they had resigned in the wake of internal disagreements over the Justice Department’s handling of a shooting investigation involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The DOJ, at the direction of Attorney General Pam Bondi and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, terminated the employment of five prosecutors in the U.S. attorney’s office in Minnesota, including Joseph Thompson, the No. 2 official there,according...
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi plans to dissolve Parliament’s powerful lower house as early as this month, setting up a snap election aimed at securing voter backing for her agenda while her approval ratings remain high, a senior party official said. The Associated Press reported that the move would allow Takaichi to seek fresh support for her economic and security priorities at a time when her scandal-tainted party and a new coalition partner hold only...
Senate Republicans successfully spiked a bipartisan attempt to curb President Donald Trump’s war powers authority after a pair of key GOP lawmakers reversed their positions. Republicans turned to a rarely used Senate procedure previously used by Senate Democrats in a similar situation to nullify the Venezuela war powers resolution from Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va. The successful effort came after five Senate Republicans joined all Senate Democrats to advance the resolution last week. Their move drew...
The Iranian regime has allegedly broadcast at least 97 ‘coercive confessions’ from detained protesters on state television in just over two weeks, human rights groups say, as residents endure the longest internet blackout on record. The videos reportedly feature handcuffed detainees with blurred faces showing remorse for their actions since the protests began Dec. 28, according to a rights group tracking the videos. It said ominous music can be heard, and edited footage shows attacks...
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi rejected claims of mass casualties amid a recent surge in protests within the Islamic country and blamed any killings that have taken place on an ‘Israeli plot’ intended to create a large number of casualties. The claim came during a wide-ranging interview on Fox News’ ‘Special Report with Brett Baier’ Wednesday evening, during which Araghchi was told estimates have indicated the death toll in his country could be anywhere between...
