Helen Rush

The free market is an illusion. Presidents of the world’s superpowers now feel free to intervene in seemingly minor issues. Everything is covered in thick layers of pathetic wording about state interest and the ‘protect the children’ narrative. U.S. President Joe Biden has expressed his willingness to sign a bill authorizing the forced sale of the video app

Unilever, a food manufacturer, is undertaking a significant reorganization resulting in the elimination of approximately 7,500 jobs worldwide. This move follows last year’s announcement by the British company regarding the discontinuation of a considerable number of brands. Currently, the group employs around 127,000 individuals. Furthermore, Unilever has decided to put its ice cream division up for sale, which includes …

Apple, Google, and Meta’s parent company Facebook may be violating new European regulations concerning abuse of power. The European Commission has initiated an investigation, putting these tech giants at risk of facing substantial fines once again. The Commission is concerned that Apple and Google still exert too much control over app developers, potentially impeding developers from offering app promotions outside …

A recent study conducted by the Institute for the Study of Public Policy (IPPR), a British charitable organization, has highlighted the significant impact of generative artificial intelligence (AI) on the job market in the UK. Generative AI, experiencing a surge in popularity since the advent of models like ChatGPT, is revolutionizing various industries by automating tasks traditionally performed by …

Today, an important milestone was marked as King Charles III received the first banknotes bearing his portrait from the Governor of the Bank of England. This event signifies a historic moment, as he becomes only the second British monarch to be depicted on the banknotes of the Bank of England, replacing his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, who was the first …

The British government is criminalizing the creation of sexual deepfakes through new legislation, emphasizing the need for permission from the depicted person. Deepfakes, which manipulate or edit existing images, often involve placing a person’s face onto a porn actor’s body, resulting in increasingly realistic outcomes over time. Those in Britain who contravene the law face potential fines and criminal records, …

The government has made it clear that it is not inclined to strike a deal with the European Union to revive free movement for young people between the United Kingdom and the EU post-Brexit. Rather, it prefers to negotiate separately with individual member states, as stated by a government spokesperson. This stance comes in response to a recent call by …

Via Northern Ireland, a sudden influx of asylum seekers is hitting Ireland. The trigger? A recent UK law that adds Rwanda as a deportation destination for asylum seekers. The diplomatic skirmish between the United Kingdom and Ireland over migration is heating up. Ireland is eager to send asylum seekers entering from the UK via Northern Ireland back to the UK. …

The British Conservative Party finds itself in a state of despair as it suffers yet another setback in the local elections. As the election results trickle in, it becomes evident that the Labour Party, the main opposition, will emerge victorious. This outcome intensifies the pressure on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, especially with the approaching general elections, potentially leading to Labour …

The British farming sector is facing a multitude of challenges, from unprecedented weather patterns to soaring production costs and plummeting prices for agricultural commodities like wheat and milk. These factors, combined with a reduction in hectare premiums, have led to a dramatic decline in trust among British farmers, according to a survey conducted by the National Farmers Union (NFU). The …