From April 2021, millions of workers across the UK are set to get a much-needed pay rise as the National Living Wage (NLW) and National Minimum Wage (NMW) rates increase. The NLW, which applies to all workers aged over 25, will rise by 2.2%, an increase of 19p to £8.91 an hour. This is the […]

A new study has found that commuters may be willing to take longer or more costly routes to avoid being exposed to germs when travelling to work. The research, conducted by University College London, and published in the journal PLOS Biology, surveyed 1,500 people from across the UK to gain insight into the public's attitudes […]

A jury has reached a verdict in the trial of three men accused of killing rapper XXXTentacion. The jury found all three defendants guilty on Wednesday of first-degree murder with a firearm and armed robbery with a firearm. XXXTentacion, whose real name was Jahseh Onfroy, was shot and killed outside a motorcycle dealership in Deerfield […]

Money saving tips: 17 easy ways to stash more cash Saving money can seem like a daunting task, especially in today's world where it's easy to be tempted by the latest purchases and deals. But the truth is that saving money doesn't have to be hard – there are plenty of simple and effective money-saving […]

Virgin Orbit, the aerospace company founded by entrepreneur Richard Branson, is scrambling to avoid bankruptcy as negotiations for a potential deal are ongoing. The company, which specializes in launching small satellites into space, is reportedly in talks with potential investors to avoid bankruptcy. According to reports, the company has been looking for a buyer or […]

When it comes to staying ahead of the competition, the second generation owner of a popular spicy crab restaurant in Hong Kong has managed to do just that by embracing the power of artificial intelligence (AI). Cheng Yiu-shing, the owner of the Long Ping Spicy Crab restaurant, has been using soft shell crab farming to […]

It was a moment that changed her life forever – and one that she will never forget – but when a British woman scooped a life-changing £1million lottery jackpot, the shock was so great she temporarily lost her memory. The woman, who has chosen to remain anonymous, said she was so overwhelmed when she discovered […]

Biotechnology start-up EggLogics is revolutionizing the in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) industry with the development of game-changing technologies to boost the success rate of IVF treatments. EggLogics, a Hong Kong-based technology company, is using its proprietary algorithm-driven technologies to improve the accuracy of embryo selection and the success rate of IVF treatments. The company’s technology leverages AI-powered […]

Billionaire investor Warren Buffett has reportedly been in contact with officials from the Biden Administration seeking to resolve the banking crisis affecting small lenders in the United States. The banking crisis is due to the lack of deposit insurance, which is the federal guarantee that protects customers’ funds in the event of a bank failure. […]

Nearly 200 banks around the country are at risk of suffering the same fate as Silicon Valley Bank, according to a new study. A recent report from the banking research firm Fitch Ratings found that nearly 200 banks are vulnerable to the same liquidity issues that led to the collapse of SVB. The study found […]