Helen Rush

Between January and June, Portugal welcomed over one million North American tourists, positioning the country as the second-largest source of foreign visitors, just behind the UK. According to data from the INE, tourism in Portugal grew by 4.5% in the first half of the year, with more than one million tourists from the United States, representing a 15% increase from …

Meta has halted the development of a high-end mixed reality headset that was intended to compete with the Apple Vision Pro, according to reports from various anonymous insiders. This headset, named La Jolla, was slated for release in 2027 and was expected to feature high-resolution micro-OLED displays, similar to those used in the Apple Vision Pro. However, the high cost …

Several countries, including EU member states, the United Kingdom, and the United States, have signed the world’s first legally binding treaty on artificial intelligence (AI), focusing on protecting human rights, democracy, and the rule of law. This treaty, known as the Council of Europe’s Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, Democracy, and the Rule of Law, was adopted …

The online gambling industry in the UK is facing increasing scrutiny over its economic impact, with calls for higher taxation and stricter regulations gaining momentum. A report commissioned by Campaign for Fairer Gambling, conducted by the economic consultancy National Economic Research Associates (NERA), highlights the detrimental effects of online gambling on the UK economy. According to the report, the rise …

The ambitious plan to construct a 3,800-kilometer-long submarine cable connecting Morocco to the United Kingdom, aimed at supplying 8% of Britain’s electricity needs, has sparked significant concerns among the residents of Abbotsham, a village in northern Devon. This project, valued at nearly $22 billion, involves building a massive 10.5 GW power plant in Morocco, which will generate energy from wind …

The closure of the Ratcliffe-on-Soar coal-fired power plant in the UK marks the end of an era. This plant, which has been operational since 1968, is the last of its kind in the UK, bringing an end to 142 years of coal-based electricity generation that dates back to 1882 when the world’s first coal-fired power station was launched in London. …

In August, the UK economy managed to regain momentum after stagnating for two consecutive months, growing by 0.2% compared to July. This uptick aligns with economists’ forecasts and marks a positive shift for a country grappling with sluggish growth earlier in the summer. The growth was largely driven by stronger-than-expected industrial production, a crucial sector for the UK’s economy, as well as gains in both the services and construction industries.

A robust campaign, spearheaded by doctors, public health experts, and cancer activists, is urging the UK’s Finance Minister, Rachel Reeves, to implement a new tax regime targeting the exorbitant profits of the four largest tobacco companies. The core argument is that the tobacco industry, responsible for significant health damage and economic burdens, should financially contribute to measures aimed at reducing …

The recent Autumn Budget announced by the UK’s Labour government, led by Finance Minister Rachel Reeves, has brought a temporary reprieve for the British gambling industry, as it does not include the previously anticipated increase in gambling taxes. Despite recommendations from think tanks such as the Social Market Foundation and the Institute for Public Policy Research, which suggested doubling …

Sainsbury’s, one of the leading supermarket chains with a market share of over 15%, has made a move to enhance its competitive stance, particularly as the crucial Christmas season approaches. The company has announced that it will be the first UK supermarket group to extend its Aldi Price Match scheme to its convenience stores, in addition to its existing supermarkets. …