October 2023 - Page 12 of 15

‘Minimum service levels’ to be introduced in schools and colleges during strikes

Minimum service levels are set to be introduced in schools and colleges during strike action – but it will be based on voluntary agreement...

by admin October 20, 2023

'Minimum service levels' to be introduced in schools and colleges during strikes

Business

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt warns of ‘public sector waste’ crackdown after government borrowing lower than expected

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has warned of a crackdown on “public sector waste” and focus on tackling debt after official figures showed government borrowing was...

by admin October 20, 2023

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt warns of 'public sector waste' crackdown after government borrowing lower than expected

Politics

Greg Hands will not resign as Tory party chair despite Tamworth and Mid Bedfordshire by-election losses

Greg Hands has said he will not resign as Conservative Party chair despite the government suffering another two by-election defeats in safe Tory seats....

by admin October 20, 2023

Greg Hands will not resign as Tory party chair despite Tamworth and Mid Bedfordshire by-election losses

Environment

Turbine troubles have sent wind energy stocks tumbling — and a slew of issues remain

A Siemens Gamesa blade factory on the banks of the River Humber in Hull, England on October 11, 2021. PAUL ELLIS | AFP |...

by admin October 20, 2023

Turbine troubles have sent wind energy stocks tumbling — and a slew of issues remain

Politics

Sir Keir Starmer ‘renewed’ by double by-election win – but ‘mountain to climb’ before national poll

Sir Keir Starmer says he has a “renewed spring” in his step after Labour’s victories in Tamworth and Mid Bedfordshire – but warns there...

by admin October 20, 2023

Sir Keir Starmer 'renewed' by double by-election win - but 'mountain to climb' before national poll

Environment

What tie-ups in the U.S. oil patch could mean for players like Coterra Energy

Exxon Mobil ‘s (XOM) planned deal to buy Pioneer Natural Resources (PXD) has sparked talk of more consolidation in the oil-and-gas industry. While we...

by admin October 19, 2023

What tie-ups in the U.S. oil patch could mean for players like Coterra Energy

Business

10-year UK gilts are close to a 15-year high

The cost of UK state borrowing is close to a 15-year high – levels seen only twice since the global financial crash. The amount...

by admin October 19, 2023

10-year UK gilts are close to a 15-year high

Sports

Judging NHL overreactions after one week: Matthews for the Hart? Bruins winning the Cup?

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNOct 19, 2023, 07:00 AM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions Tampa Bay Lightning coach Jon...

by admin October 19, 2023

Judging NHL overreactions after one week: Matthews for the Hart? Bruins winning the Cup?

Business

‘Concern’ for retailers ahead of Christmas as sales and shopper confidence fall

A closely-watched barometer of consumer confidence is warning of “concern” for retailers ahead of Christmas, as official figures for September show a steep fall...

by admin October 19, 2023

'Concern' for retailers ahead of Christmas as sales and shopper confidence fall

World

Israel-Hamas war: How attacks by settlers on Palestinians in the West Bank have risen during Gaza conflict

Even before the war in Gaza raised tensions between Israeli settlers and Palestinians, 2023 was set to be the West Bank’s deadliest year on...

by admin October 18, 2023

Israel-Hamas war: How attacks by settlers on Palestinians in the West Bank have risen during Gaza conflict

Sports

NASCAR reverses Blaney DQ over template used

Associated Press Oct 16, 2023, 07:17 PM ET Open Extended Reactions CHARLOTTE, N.C. — NASCAR on Monday rescinded “NASCAR has shown a tremendous amount...

by admin October 17, 2023

World

Biden says Israeli occupation of Gaza would be ‘a mistake’ – as foreign nationals at border hope to escape

The Israeli military has said 199 hostages are being held in Gaza – a figure that is higher than previously indicated. The estimate came...

by admin October 16, 2023

Biden says Israeli occupation of Gaza would be 'a mistake' - as foreign nationals at border hope to escape

World

Israel-Hamas war: Inside the military base where Israeli troops train for expected ground assault on Gaza

A grid of narrow streets, framed by concrete apartment blocks and pro-Palestinian graffiti, is where Israeli troops are training in preparation for an expected...

by admin October 16, 2023

Israel-Hamas war: Inside the military base where Israeli troops train for expected ground assault on Gaza

World

Muslim boy, 6, dies after being stabbed 26 times in suspected hate crime in Illinois

A six-year-old boy has been stabbed to death and his mother left in a critical condition after a suspected hate crime in the US...

by admin October 16, 2023

Muslim boy, 6, dies after being stabbed 26 times in suspected hate crime in Illinois

World

Poland’s opposition leader Donald Tusk declares election victory

Polish opposition leader Donald Tusk is declaring the beginning of a new era after three opposition parties appeared to have won enough votes in...

by admin October 16, 2023

Poland's opposition leader Donald Tusk declares election victory

Business

‘We can certainly afford two wars’, US Treasury secretary says

Janet Yellen has told Sky News the United States can “certainly” afford wars on two fronts, as the conflict between Israel and Hamas threatens...

by admin October 16, 2023

'We can certainly afford two wars', US Treasury secretary says

Business

Sir Jim Ratcliffe to buy 25% of Manchester United for £1.3bn

British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe will buy a 25% stake of Manchester United football club. Sir Jim and his company INEOS are expected to...

by admin October 16, 2023

Sir Jim Ratcliffe to buy 25% of Manchester United for £1.3bn

Sports

‘He’s a special player’: Can Erik Karlsson deliver another Stanley Cup to the Penguins?

Greg Wyshynski, ESPNOct 13, 2023, 07:00 AM ET Close Greg Wyshynski is ESPN’s senior NHL writer. Open Extended Reactions CRANBERRY, Pa. — Sidney Crosby...

by admin October 16, 2023