Andy Burnham’s plan to scrap the government’s technology department has triggered an angry backlash from MPs, Whitehall officials and tech experts. The incoming prime minister has asked officials to draw up plans to abolish the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology as part of a wider Whitehall shake-up. The plans have not yet been signed
The common property rite of passage for graduates and career-focused first jobbers has changed over the past decade. Many careers used to start in London, and an early house-share would be followed by a first flat purchase, then a move to somewhere bigger. However, the heavy burden of housing costs in the capital is making
Andy Burnham is considering radical plans that could cut household energy bills by £130 a year and make running a heat pump cheaper than a gas boiler. In his speech on Friday as he became the new Labour leader, Burnham promised to reduce the price of “essentials”, and a cost of living package is expected
Laith Al-Khalaf and Emma Dunkley’s report on how some private banks are using alpine circuses and aviation upgrades to attract high-net-worth clients (“Banks jostle to woo the wealthy with snow polo, honeypots and private jets”, Report, June 25) seems to capture the current private banking marketing theatre perfectly. In my experience, the window dressing rarely
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jul 17, 2026– BlackRock MuniAssets Fund, Inc. (NYSE: MUA) (the “Fund”) today announced the terms of transferable rights (“Rights”) to be issued to the holders of the Fund’s common shares of beneficial interest (par value $0.10 per share) (“Shares”) as of July 28, 2026 (the “Record Date”). Holders of Rights will be entitled
The publication of the Energy Institute’s Statistical Review of World Energy 2026 has produced widely differing interpretations. Some commentators argue that it demonstrates the energy transition is accelerating rapidly. Others claim it shows that the transition is failing because fossil fuels continue to dominate. Both conclusions are based on the same data. The difference lies in
It’s hard to go for a month in the registered investment advisor sector without a new report detailing the challenge of succession planning in this founder-led, client-driven industry. Just take this week. According to Charles Schwab’s annual RIA benchmarking survey, just 45% of firms with under $250 million in assets under management have a written
Global investments in fusion energy hit a record of $4.48 billion in the year since last July, according to a survey released this week, a milestone driven by hopes the emerging industry can help meet rising demand for electricity in the long term. Fusion reactors, which are in the experimental stage, jam light atoms such
Dive Brief: OpenAI is introducing a new approach for measuring the value of artificial intelligence investments as organizations shift from experimenting with the technology to scaling its use while demonstrating business impact. In a Friday blog post, OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar outlined a framework that measures AI based on outcomes, including the number of tasks
Though emotional health is often conflated with mental health, the two are separate and equally important to overall well-being. Emotional health “focuses on being in tune with our emotions, vulnerability, and authenticity,” says licensed psychologist Juli Fraga, PsyD. Keep in mind that having good emotional health doesn’t mean you’re always happy or free from negative