AI has the potential to benefit every sector in the UK, from helping teachers craft engaging lesson plans to improving small businesses’ customer service, and even helping construction workers better manage building sites. New analysis from Public First shows the scale of this potential, revealing that almost two-thirds of jobs across the UK (61%) will...
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DCI submits dossier on Sh1.4bn overseas jobs scam to DPP
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) says it has “overwhelming” evidence after completing a probe against directors of companies accused of conning job seekers Sh1.4 billion. DCI has forwarded the investigation file to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), requesting that Mr James Wanjohi be prosecuted for the alleged fraud that saw thousands of victims...
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UK: Tuition fees may likely increase for international students in line with inflation
Tuition fees may increase for international students in the United Kingdom (UK) in line with inflation. This announcement was made by the Secretary of State for Education, Bridget Phillipson. On the other hand, she stated that it is unlikely that there will be any potential increase for domestic (home students) tuition fees, which has remained...
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Starmer says UK will work with whoever wins US election, declines to back Harris
“My approach will be to respect that decision-making, and to be clear we will work with whoever the American people elect into office,” Starmer said. In his remarks, Starmer praised Biden for putting defense at the center of his term in the White House, adding we “live in a dangerous, volatile and increasingly insecure world.”...
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Tempest fighter is ‘expensive but vital’ to UK defence – BAE boss
The chief executive of BAE Systems has told Sky News that, while the programme to build the UK’s planned sixth-generation fighter jet is expensive, it will be vital for the country’s future defence requirements and for creating tens of thousands of skilled jobs. Charles Woodburn was speaking on day one of the Farnborough Air Show...
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The families quitting Britain to live as digital nomads
Like Obanye, poor interactions with Britain’s public services were a major push factor for Mike Cave. Following a series of horrific experiences in the NHS system, in 2022, Mike, his wife Frances and their eight-year-old son swapped London for Lisbon. Enticed by the outdoorsy, spontaneous lifestyle and choosing to settle in the Portuguese town of Oeiras,...
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Domino – Junior Radio Plugger (UK) – Music Business Worldwide
Domino seeks an enthusiastic and organised individual to join our London team as Junior Radio Plugger About the role Domino are hiring a junior radio plugger to join their busy in-house promo team. The ideal candidate would have at least 1 year’s appropriate experience in radio, superb organizational skills and a solid contact list. The...
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Suspect arrested for defrauding money promising jobs in UK
A person has been arrested today (18) by the Special Investigation Unit of the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) in connection with a foreign employment scam after he allegedly cheated millions of rupees by promising employment opportunities in the United Kingdom (UK). The investigations have revealed that the institution that was operating in...
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Pound Sterling edges lower after UK employment data
The Pound Sterling slides below 1.3000 against the US Dollar as UK Average Earnings decelerated in the three months ending in May. UK labor market reports the addition of fresh payrolls against a severe drawdown in the three months ending in April. Rising expectations for Fed rate cuts in September have weighed on the US Dollar....
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EUR/GBP remains tepid around 0.8400 following mixed UK employment data
EUR/GBP holds losses after the release of UK employment data on Thursday. UK Claimant Count Change, claiming jobless benefits, rose to 32.3K in June, surpassing market expectations of 23.4K. ECB could maintain its main refinancing rate at 4.25% at the July meeting scheduled later in the day. EUR/GBP holds mild losses following mixed employment figures...
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UK smoking ban: How will it work and who will be affected?
Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email The new Labour government confirmed its commitment to uphold plans for a UK smoking ban in the King’s Speech on Wednesday. The measure, which will raise the legal smoking age by one year,...
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Workers get right to flexible working from their first day
Workers will be automatically entitled to flexible hours from the first day in their job under a major overhaul of employment rights unveiled in the King’s Speech. Existing rights to request family-friendly hours, which put the onus on the employee to ask for them, will be changed to a presumption for all workers to have...