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
Netflix will have one of its biggest days since the site launched in 1998 on Wednesday, when it streams two NFL games for the first time. “NFL Christmas Gameday on Netflix” begins with a two-hour pregame show at 11 a.m., before Pittsburgh hosts Kansas City. Baltimore faces Houston in game two. The streaming giant agreed … Read more
The cost of living crisis has “boosted” the second-hand industry, Sky News has learned, with more than £2 billion being spent on second-hand gifts this Christmas. Adam Jay, CEO of Vinted Marketplace, said the “trend” to buy second-hand was “happening anyway”, but described rising costs elsewhere as a possible “accelerator”. “I’m sure the cost of … Read more
Japanese automobile giants Honda and Nissan have announced plans to merge. That would make it the third-largest automaker by sales, behind Toyota Motor Corp and Volkswagen AG. The two companies announced that they had signed a memorandum of understanding that would also include smaller companies. Nissan Alliance member Mitsubishi Motors is participating in the integration … Read more
A powerful government panel failed Monday to reach consensus on the possible national security risks of a proposed nearly $15 billion deal by Japan’s Nippon Steel to buy U.S. Steel, leaving the decision to President Joe Biden, a long-time opponent of the agreement. The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States, known as CFIUS, … Read more
FTC warns shoppers about gift card scams ahead of holiday rush – CBS News Watch CBS News The Federal Trade Commission warns that fraudsters can access gift card numbers and PINs even before purchase. Kelly O’Grady shares tips for staying safe during one of the busiest shopping days of the year. Be the first to … Read more