A ‘wasted decade’ of inactivity and slow political progress mean nations must now do four times as much work to meet climate change targets, a new study claims. Nations must quadruple their efforts, or do the same in one-third of the time, to comply with the climate pact they made as part of the Paris … Read more
The health of British children is falling behind other wealthy countries and is even going into reverse in the poorest areas, a major report has warned. The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health fear the Government are in danger of ‘failing a generation’ if changes aren’t made. Death rates for babies under the age … Read more
Following months of turbulent trading, NMC Health, Tui and Kingfisher are all set to lose their spots on the prestigious FTSE 100. They will be expelled from the blue-chip index this month in the next reshuffle, which is based on last night’s prices. FTSE Russell conducts a reshuffle every quarter to ensure major indices contain … Read more
Shareholders in Serco are getting their first dividend in six years after the outsourcing giant triumphantly returned to growth. It will pay investors 1p per share after its recovery plans finally hit ‘escape velocity’, with boss Rupert Soames hailing it as an important milestone. The payout has been a long time coming, and lifted shares … Read more
Shares in Aston Martin hit a record low as losses ballooned to more than £100million and its finance boss quit. James Bond’s favourite car maker plunged 9 per cent, or 35.2p, to 355.8p after the latest dire update since it joined the stock market 18 months ago. It also warned that there could be a … Read more
MARKET REPORT: Recruiters’ shares slump after analysts warn that artificial intelligence may put them out of a job By Francesca Washtell For The Daily Mail Published: 21:51 GMT, 2 March 2020 | Updated: 21:51 GMT, 2 March 2020 While much of the public is sceptical – or even downright scared – of artificial intelligence, businesses … Read more
Coronavirus test kits could be contaminated after FDA scientist found ‘alarming’ impurities in the lab where they were made An FDA scientist visited the CDC lab where coronavirus test kits were being manufactured last week to help troubleshoot technical delays He reportedly raised an alarm that the lab might be contaminated after seeing ‘inappropriate procedures and possible contaminants’ The … Read more
The threat of legal action is hanging over some of Britain’s biggest housebuilders after the competition regulator vowed to crack down on toxic leasehold homes. A Competition and Markets Authority investigation found evidence that many families were ‘misled’ by firms selling leasehold homes on new estates. This meant that buyers were paying for the right … Read more
Vanessa Bryant is ‘absolutely devastated’ by allegations that deputies shared graphic photos of the helicopter crash scene where Kobe Bryant, their 13-year-old daughter Gianna, and seven others were killed. her lawyer said in a statement Saturday. The Los Angeles Times reported on Thursday that a public safety source with knowledge of the events had seen … Read more
Apple is rumored to be working on a secret weapon that will help its iPad stand up against traditional laptops – a keyboard with a built-in trackpad. A new report from The Information reveals the tech giant is planning on release the redesigned iPad keyboard ‘alongside the next version of the iPad Pro expected later … Read more