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Shutdown threatens rural hospitals, veterans’ care as Democrats block GOP plan, Emmer warns

The No. 3 House Republican is accusing Democrats of making a hypocritical argument in their resistance to the GOP’s federal funding bill. The government shutdown is in its thirteenth day with Republicans and Democrats still unable to agree on a path forward. The Trump administration is taking steps to prevent the military from missing paychecks this week, while also beginning to lay off scores of federal workers amid the standoff. Democrats have said they will...

Why Postgraduate Study is Becoming Essential for Research Careers

In today’s job market, employers want more than enthusiasm. They want professionals who can analyse data, manage teams, and deliver results. Postgraduate study can build those career-ready skills, preparing individuals for leadership and specialist roles in industries ranging from healthcare to technology. Institutions like the Walbrook Institute London reflect this change. Their postgraduate pathways go beyond classroom knowledge. They are designed to help individuals build the practical skills needed for today’s professional environments, where careers...

Kamala Harris commends ‘the President’ in Middle East statement, but omits Trump’s name

Former Vice President Kamala Harris commended President Donald Trump and his team for helping to secure the deal that led to the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas — but she only referred to ‘the President,’ and did not identify Trump by name in the statement. ‘I am thankful and deeply encouraged that this ceasefire has brought long-awaited moments of joy and reunion — as 20 Israeli hostages are finally reunited with their loved...

UK unemployment rises to 4.8% as wage growth cools to three-year low

UK unemployment has risen to its highest level since the 2021 lockdown, while wage growth has cooled to its weakest pace in more than three years, according to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The figures, released on Tuesday, show the unemployment rate increased to 4.8% in the three months to August, up from 4.7% in the previous quarter — the highest reading since the three months to May 2021. A...

Trump declines to commit to two-state solution after historic Gaza peace deal: ‘We’ll have to see’

President Donald Trump, when asked about the prospect of a two-state solution for Israel and the Palestinians, declined to commit, telling reporters, ‘We’ll have to see.’  The comments came during a press gaggle aboard Air Force One as Trump returned home after signing a historic peace agreement that ended two years of fighting in Gaza.  When the topic came up, Trump said he was focused on rebuilding Gaza after two years of Israeli bombardment, following...

UK Losing £3.5bn a Year as Women Exit Tech Sector, Warns 2025 Lovelace Report

The UK economy is losing as much as £3.5 billion a year as tens of thousands of women leave the technology sector amid stalled career progression, unequal pay and weak leadership pipelines, according to a new landmark report released to mark Ada Lovelace Day. The 2025 Lovelace Report: Unlocking £2–3.5 Billion, published on Tuesday, reveals that between 40,000 and 60,000 women are quitting the industry annually — an exodus that experts warn is undermining the...

Storms and tax fears cool retail growth to 2.3% as households rein in spending

Retail sales growth cooled sharply last month as households tightened budgets ahead of Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s November Budget and heavy storms kept shoppers off the high street. Figures from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and KPMG show retail sales rose 2.3% year on year in the five weeks to October 4, down from 3.1% in the previous period. Although still above the 12-month average of 2.1%, the slowdown underscores weakening consumer confidence heading into the...

Larry Ellison commits extra £890m to Oxford science institute amid leadership turmoil

Larry Ellison, the billionaire founder of Oracle, is deepening his commitment to Britain’s innovation economy with an additional £890 million investment in the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT), dramatically expanding its footprint at Oxford Science Park. The move comes as the 81-year-old tycoon faces scrutiny over the institute’s leadership and direction following a year of internal upheaval. Yet the fresh capital injection underlines Ellison’s determination to anchor a world-leading hub for AI, health, and climate...

Biden, Blinken take credit for groundwork behind Trump’s Gaza ceasefire deal

Former President Joe Biden and former Secretary of State Antony Blinken both claimed some credit for President Donald Trump’s Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement on Monday. On X, Biden – who is undergoing treatment for cancer – said that he was ‘deeply grateful and relieved’ that the Gaza war is approaching its end. ‘The road to this deal was not easy,’ the Democrat wrote. ‘My Administration worked relentlessly to bring hostages home, get relief to Palestinian civilians,...

Patchworks raises £5m to power US expansion and future-proof retail technology

Retail technology platform Patchworks has secured £5 million in new funding to accelerate its expansion into the United States and scale its next generation of AI-powered integration tools for enterprise retailers. The round, led by existing backer Gresham House Ventures with growth lending from Palatine Growth Credit, comes as the company reports a 41 per cent year-on-year increase in annual recurring revenue and deepening adoption across ecommerce and omnichannel retail. The latest investment will be...