River head We may receive an affiliate commission on anything you purchase from this item. You might think you have a pretty good idea of the world map, but Atossa Araxia Abrahamian explains how special economic zones, tax havens and free ports are dividing the planet for the benefit of the highest bidders – and … Read more
Nearly 170,000 retail workers lost their jobs this year after the collapse of major chain stores, according to data. This is the highest since more than 200,000 jobs in the sector were lost in 2020 in the wake of the crisis. COVID pandemic, which forced retailers to close their stores during lockdowns. The figures, compiled … Read more
Manchester United football club will cut the funding it provides to its charitable arm as part of a cost purge overseen by Sir Jim Ratcliffe, its new billionaire shareholder. Sky News has learned that the Premier League club plans to inform the Manchester United Foundation of its intention to cut the benefits it offers – … Read more
Now that the holiday gifts have been unpacked, it’s time to rush to make the returns. As Latonya Rascoe received the last wave of Christmas gifts ready to be shipped from a Fedex office in Anchorage, Alaska, another wave was arriving. “We even work Christmas Day here at the counter taking your returns,” Rascoe said. … Read more
Shoppers have complained after seeing Easter eggs already available on supermarket shelves. Easter Sunday is four months away on April 20 next year, but chocolate eggs and hot cross buns have already been spotted on sale in stores including Morrison, TESCO And Asda. Gary Evans, 66, from Margate, shared a photo of Creme Eggs on … Read more
Sir Keir Starmer has ordered Britain’s top watchdogs to remove barriers to growth in a bid to revive Britain’s flagging economy. Sky News has learned that the Prime Minister wrote to more than ten regulators – including Ofgem, Ofwat, the Financial Conduct Authority and the Competition and Markets Authority – on Christmas Eve demanding they … Read more
A batch of Systane brand eye drops have been voluntarily recalled due to possible fungal contamination, the US Food and Drug Administration announced at the start of the week. Affected packages of Systane Lubricant Eye Drops Ultra PF Single Vials On-the-Go were recalled after a customer complaint regarding “foreign objects observed inside a sealed single-use … Read more
The rugged mountains, limestone caves and spectacular waterfalls of Bannau Brycheiniog – the Brecon Beacons – attract visitors from all over the world. Tourism is an essential part of the local economy. But local attractions say the industry would be devastated by the Welsh Government’s decision. plans for a night tourist tax. “In an area … Read more
Several months before farmers hit the headlines, after protesting in Whitehall against the new government’s inheritance tax rules, we at Sky News embarked on a project. Most of our stories are relatively short stories, recorded and edited for the evening news. We capture snapshots of life in households, businesses and communities across the country. But … Read more
An Oxford University spin-out developing a new generation of weed-resistant herbicides has begun fundraising for $40 million (£32 million) from potential backers. Sky News understands that Moa Technology, which was co-founded by Professor Liam Dolan, director of plant sciences at the world-renowned university, is launching a Series C funding round. Moa has already raised $59m … Read more