Transport agency disputes 'systemic failure' led to man's death

Roadworkers who were on a crew with Johnathon Walters do not want to talk about his death 15 months ago — it is just too raw. Walters was crushed on a Remuera street last year by a runaway truck so dodgy it had been banned from the road multiple...

UK government reviews opt-out class actions regime – a decade in – time for a change?

The UK government has launched a review into the opt-out collective actions regime for antitrust law claims. This review comes a decade after the regime’s launch. During this period, the regime has developed significantly, with many claims being...

Brits braced for bank holiday washout as '600m wall of rain' set to lash down

Much of Britain has sweltered through a blistering summer, but it appears the scorching weather might be drawing to a close. Long-range predictions suggest the nation could be battered by a massive 600-mile downpour towards the end of August....

UK's most remote island with 50 residents needs a nurse and the perks might be worth it

Shaurya Shaurya and SWNSlaura (Laura Elvin) 22:02, 18 Aug 2025 A NHS professional is being sought to work on Britain's most isolated inhabited island - with benefits including a vehicle and £8,000 towards moving costs. Fair Isle, the small island...

Transport agency disputes ‘systemic failure’ led to Johnathon Walters’ death

Many others were flouting the rules, one said. “Systemic failure killed Johnathon Walters,” a National Road Carriers Association post read. But NZTA has rejected that. Murray Robertson was in Auckland when it happened. He had to front up to the...

Former British No. 1 Edmund announces retirement

Kyle Edmund has decided to retire from tennis at the age of 30. GettyFormer British No. 1 Kyle Edmund has announced his retirement from tennis at the age of 30. Edmund won two ATP titles and became only the second British man after Sir Andy Murray...

STAX Engineering obtains £1.1 million to boost UK emissions

STAX Engineering is boosting its UK presence through a £1.1 million ($1.5 million) government grant awarded to a consortium led by carbon capture startup Seabound. The project marks STAX’s first major European venture. The consortium includes...

DP World boosts carbon credits for UK container imports

DP World expects a fivefold increase in its Carbon Inset Programme, helping businesses cut their indirect (Scope 3) emissions. Since January 2025, the programme has seen over 200,000 TEU registrations. From 1 October 2025, every loaded container...

UK air traffic control criticised after outage disrupts summer getaway

UK flight outage an ‘isolated’ event, transport secretary says

UK extends plug-in van and truck grant until 2027 in major boost for commercial electrification

The funding, which provides crucial financial support for businesses and individuals making the switch to electric vehicles (EVs), is now guaranteed to continue until at least 2027. This move, confirmed today by Future of Roads Minister Lilian...

UK tourists in Spain, Italy and Greece told they 'must' carry €115 in cash on them

UK tourists travelling to Europe have been advised to carry only small amounts of cash. British holidaymakers venturing to the European Union have been cautioned about the risks associated with carrying large sums of money during their summer...

Chinese nationals smuggled £9 million of cannabis into Northern Ireland

Two Chinese nationals who smuggled cannabis worth £9 million (€10.4 million) into Northern Ireland hidden in wooden flooring have been jailed. Yudong Ouyang (32) and Gary Hon (26), living in Manchester, were cultivating large crops of cannabis in...

EcoNavis Accelerates Growth with UK Innovation Funding and Glasgow Expansion

EcoNavis Solutions, a maritime technology company behind the novel Eco Boss Cap propeller hub, has secured a major investment package and joined a leading accelerator program as it scales operations to meet growing industry demand for its...

I visited a popular UK seaside town and was left shocked after I spoke to residents

There's so much about the North Devonshire town of Ilfracombe, but not everything is as it seems. On the face of it, the natural beauty it boasts is by far its biggest attraction, and it leaves no wonder why it has become such a popular tourism...

Will Britain be hit by a 600-mile wall of rain? Fears Hurricane Erin will strike the UK after US as state of emergency is declared in parts of North Carolina

Fears that Hurricane Erin could bring a 600-mile wall of rain to the UK have been raised following a state of emergency declared in parts of North Carolina in the US. More than 38,000 residents are facing mandatory evacuations that began on...

NFL podcasters outraged after British ambassador's Super Bowl pitch

NFL fans in the United States have become aware of the United Kingdom making a push to host a Super Bowl in their country in the coming years - an issue that was recently brought up to the Chicago Council. Peter Mandelson, the British ambassador...

Transport problems leave children with additional support needs stuck at home as North Lanarkshire schools return

A Wishaw mum slammed North Lanarkshire Council’s education department after her children who have additional support needs were left stuck at home when school returned on Thursday. Fiona Graham, from Overtown, had made an application for her...

Homeware brand Joseph Joseph selects XPO Logistics as UK logistics partner

Joseph Joseph, a UK-based manufacturer of homeware products, has named XPO Logistics as its ‘long-term logistics partner’ in the UK. Under this new agreement, XPO Logistics will manage Joseph Joseph’s omnichannel fulfilment, warehousing,...

Bangladesh’s logistics costs consume 16% of GDP, threatening competitiveness

Image Courtesy: bl-i.thgim.com Bangladesh spends around 16% of its GDP on transporting goods from factories to consumers, well above the global average of 10%, a senior World Bank official said, warning that this burden undermines trade...