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Ride 6.5km and Malaysia Airlines could fly you to Melbourne to cycle with an Olympic medallist

Malaysia Airlines is offering five people a trip to Melbourne to cycle 60.7km with Olympic medallist Azizulhasni Awang. Entry requires a 6.5km Strava ride.

Keely Hodgkinson will defend her ATHLOS crown as women’s track comes to London

Keely Hodgkinson will defend her ATHLOS 800m title in London on September 18, with Sha'Carri Richardson and Gabby Thomas joining the $2.1m prize fund meet.

The next global security crisis may not be energy. It may be water

Water scarcity now affects 4 billion people for at least one month yearly. A new containerised treatment system aims to deploy faster than traditional infrastructure.

The Kemi-naissance Is Real. The Conservative Revival Is Not... Yet

Kemi Badenoch's approval as Conservative leader has jumped from 15% to 38% since October, but only 19% of Britons believe her party is ready to govern again.

10,000 Essex children put police on the spot over knife crime, misogyny and deepfakes

10,000 Essex children questioned Chief Constable on knife crime, misogyny and deepfakes with no script. The mass democracy exercise reaches Westminster in 2026.

SmartResilience Strengthens Leadership With Appointment of ESG Veteran Joanna Gluzman-Laukkanen

SmartResilience appoints Joanna Gluzman-Laukkanen, former Director of Responsible Business at B&Q, as Strategic ESG Advisor to help firms translate climate risk into strategy.

Guernsey's quiet strength is becoming increasingly important for global wealth

Equiom appoints Sharon Rogers and Allister Carey to senior Guernsey roles as ultra-high-net-worth families prioritise stability over scale in wealth management.

Hydrogen on demand could reshape the conversation around Europe's energy security

Kinetic7 Technologies develops hydrogen on demand system that generates fuel at point of use, removing need for storage and transport infrastructure.

Most Britons believe France is failing to tackle Channel migrant crossings

62% of Britons say France is not genuinely trying to stop Channel migrant crossings, new YouGov polling reveals. Just 13% believe French efforts are sincere.

Britons remain divided over whether policing is applied equally

Britons remain divided over whether policing is applied equally, with 60% believing black people are treated differently by police, new YouGov polling reveals.

Public backs ending apprenticeship benefit gap

59% of Britons support changing child benefit rules so families aren't penalised when 16–17-year-olds choose apprenticeships over sixth form.

Britain's three-way race tightens as Labour draws level with Reform UK

Reform UK and Labour tie at 22% with Conservatives at 21% in latest YouGov poll, marking Britain's most fragmented political landscape in decades.

Andy Burnham Begins Premiership With Positive Ratings as Farage Falls to Record Low, YouGov Finds

Andy Burnham enters No. 10 with +3 net favourability, the strongest debut since Theresa May, as Nigel Farage sinks to record -46 rating.

PUMA Launches ULTRA NITRO™ 7 as African Football Continues to Shape the Global Game

PUMA launches ULTRA NITRO™ 7, its fastest football boot yet, featuring NITROFOAM™ ELITE technology for the first time while centering African football partnerships.

"Empty words are no longer enough”: Ijaw Leaders Demand UK Action After Foreign Office Admits Gulf Of Guinea’s Strategic Importance But Still Offers No New Plan For Niger Delta Communities

Ijaw National Congress rejects UK Foreign Office response that confirms Gulf of Guinea's strategic importance but offers no new engagement with Niger Delta communities.

i3O.ai Charts New Era Under CEO Dave Herman as Company Advances Next Generation of Precognitive and Predictive AI

i3O.ai advances predictive AI under CEO Dave Herman, expanding patents to forecast human behaviour from social media and facial recognition data.

Former BBC Dragon James Caan backs SNAG Tights in bet on lower-return fashion model

James Caan backs SNAG Tights with seven-figure investment after firm cuts returns to 2% versus 40% industry average through size-inclusive design.

Andy Burnham begins premiership with public yet to be convinced on living standards, poll suggests

Andy Burnham enters Downing Street with Britons split on living standards: 22% expect to be better off, 24% worse off, 31% unchanged in next three years.

Why retailers are planning for Spring 2027 before Christmas 2026 has even arrived

Four in ten Britons believe nationalising water and electricity companies would cut household bills, new YouGov polling shows, as Andy Burnham calls public ownership an option.

Andy Burnham faces an uphill battle to win back Labour voters now backing Reform UK

Andy Burnham faces uphill battle as only 11% of Labour defectors to Reform UK would consider returning, new YouGov polling reveals.

Cape Verde’s Billion-Euro Investment: How Rob Jarrett’s Resort Group Built a Luxury Empire

Rob Jarrett's Resort Group controls 67% of Cape Verde's luxury hotel market after a €1.1bn investment, but UK regulators probe SIPP pension mis-selling claims.

Public concern over MPs' safety rises sharply as political tensions deepen

Public concern over MP safety surges to 64% in a month, with Reform UK supporters showing the sharpest rise at 27 points since June.

Half of Britons rate Keir Starmer a poor Prime Minister as he leaves Downing Street

Keir Starmer leaves Downing Street with 51% of Britons rating him poor or terrible as PM, new YouGov polling shows. Just 16% believe he was good or great.

Labour has lost six in ten of its voters as working-class support drifts to Reform

Welsh Whisky’s Global Surge Continues as Penderyn’s Aged Statement Range Lands for the first time in 25 Years

Voters think nationalisation would cut bills. Economists are far less certain

From iTunes to AI: the overlooked inventor betting Europe's future lies beyond Silicon Valley

Bernhard E. Fritsch, whose patents Apple licensed for iTunes, relocates to Munich claiming Europe will lead AI's next wave over Silicon Valley.

The Greens discover that protest is easier than persuasion

Green Party net favourability hits record low of -16 as YouGov finds over half of Britons now hold unfavourable view of Zack Polanski's party.

Burnham's popularity slips as voters deliver an early warning to Labour's new era

Andy Burnham's unfavourable rating hits 43%, the highest since YouGov began tracking, as voters question trustworthiness of Labour's likely next leader.

Hidden failures in allergen safety remain a challenge for Britain's hospitality industry

765 allergen safety failures found in UK hospitality since January 2023, with incomplete information and cross-contamination risks still common.

Nearly half of Britons want a general election after Starmer's resignation, poll finds

48% of Britons want a general election after Starmer's resignation, with just 35% backing a new PM without a public vote, YouGov polling reveals.

Influencer marketing's spreadsheet addiction is costing brands hundreds of thousands, study finds

Brands could save £734,000 over three years by ditching spreadsheets for centralised influencer marketing systems, Forrester study finds.

Europe would take Britain back tomorrow. The catch? The euro and open borders

France and Germany would welcome Britain back into the EU, but 58-61% of voters say the UK must adopt the euro and Schengen borders—no special treatment.

England fans warned that soaring temperatures could disrupt matchday viewing

England fans face broadband disruption as red weather warnings and soaring temperatures threaten to slow home internet during tonight's match.

Public backs Starmer's departure as Labour searches for a new direction

62% of Britons say Keir Starmer was right to resign as Prime Minister, with half describing his tenure as poor or terrible, new YouGov polling shows.

Keir Starmer resigns as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

Keir Starmer resigns as Prime Minister after less than two years, becoming the sixth UK leader forced from power in a decade amid Labour turmoil.

Pressure grows on Starmer as voters back Burnham leadership challenge

Europe's unions call for a new economic settlement

Europe's trade unions gathered in Madrid this week to challenge Brussels' austerity policies, demanding an end to fiscal restraint and labour flexibility.

Yuval Noah Harari joins students calling for a greater role in shaping the future

Yuval Noah Harari joins schoolchildren at Davos to create the Rosenberg Youth Manifesto, a student-led document proposing practical action on AI, climate and governance.

Burnham's political stock falls as Labour's troubles deepen

Andy Burnham's net favourability has plunged to minus 11 as Labour's turmoil drags down senior figures, new YouGov polling reveals.

Reform remains ahead as Labour and Conservatives stay locked together, Latest Polling Suggests

Reform UK leads at 24% as Labour and Conservatives tie on 19% in latest YouGov poll, while Greens surge to 15% in fragmented British political landscape.

Public backs Healey's resignation over defence spending, poll finds

John Healey's resignation over defence spending backed by 45% of Britons in new YouGov poll, signalling growing public concern over military investment.

Parents want action on social media, but many doubt a ban will be enough

Parents want action on social media but 46% doubt a ban on under-16s will work, despite 77% backing Keir Starmer's proposal, new YouGov polling reveals.

Trust is becoming a commercial asset, yet many brands remain unprepared

55% of consumers aged 18–34 have stopped buying from brands whose values conflict with their own, yet under 5% of marketers see trust as a challenge.

Britain's Brexit regrets grow, yet enthusiasm for rejoining remains muted

57% of Britons now say Brexit was wrong, YouGov finds, as UK nears tenth anniversary of the 2016 referendum that reshaped British politics and economy.

Reform holds its lead as Labour and Conservatives remain deadlocked, latest poll suggests

Reform UK leads on 25% as Labour and Conservatives tie at 19% in latest YouGov poll, with four parties now polling in double digits across Britain.

Liverpool turn to Iraola as club looks to begin new era

Liverpool appoint Andoni Iraola as head coach on a two-year deal after his remarkable spell at Bournemouth, where he secured Europa League qualification.

NHS drawn into culture war as voters back limits on political symbols

NHS staff political badge ban backed by 45% of voters in new YouGov poll, as Lord Mann calls for restrictions on uniforms amid concerns over patient comfort.

SpaceX offers investors a stake in the future

SpaceX plans public offering at $1.75 trillion valuation, placing it among world's most valuable companies from day one of trading.

The £10 million watch launch that shows luxury brands are no longer selling products

AP x Swatch Royal Pop collaboration generated £10.41 million in earned media value, with 11 billion social media views driven by queues and hype.

Two thirds of Britons say it remains unclear what Starmer stands for

Two thirds of Britons say it remains unclear what Keir Starmer stands for, new YouGov polling reveals, with even 57% of Labour voters uncertain about the PM's beliefs.

Politicians trusted by just 4% of Britons as confidence gap widens

Politicians trusted by just 4% of Britons, new YouGov data shows, making them the least trusted profession by a wide margin. Distrust has risen 7 points since Brexit.

Burnham wins voters' approval but Britain remains unconvinced he is ready for No 10

Andy Burnham wins voter approval as Greater Manchester Mayor but new YouGov polling shows Britain split on whether he's ready to become prime minister.

The defence spending dilemma: voters want more security but fewer trade-offs

56% of Britons want higher defence spending, but most reject NHS cuts, tax rises or borrowing to fund it, new YouGov polling reveals.

Support grows for new North Sea developments as energy debate intensifies

North Sea oil and gas developments backed by 46% of Britons in new YouGov poll, doubling support for restrictions at 23%.

Sturgeon: ‘If I could turn back the clock, I would take a different decision’

Nicola Sturgeon says she would not have kept Peter Murrell as SNP chief executive in 2014 if she could reverse the decision, days after he admitted embezzling £400,000.

South Korea’s housing market settles after the turbulence of the pandemic years

South Korea's housing market stabilises after pandemic turbulence, with average quarterly growth of 0.5% from Q4 2020 to Q4 2025, signalling end of correction.

Public patience with resident doctors' strikes appears to be wearing thin

52% of Britons now oppose further resident doctors' strikes in England, new YouGov polling shows, marking a sharp reversal from June 2024.

Two thirds of Britons prioritise lower energy bills over removing fossil fuels, YouGov finds

YouGov poll finds 65% of Britons prioritise lower energy bills over removing fossil fuels from electricity supply, just 24% back net zero first.