President Donald Trump's 15% tariff on Japanese imports, part of his April 2025 universal tariff plan, secured a breakthrough trade deal that signals a major shift in global commerce—with Japan as the first domino to bend.
Oxford awarded eight honorary degrees at its 2025 Encaenia, honoring Olympic champion Sir Mo Farah, BBC's Clive Myrie, Lord Melvyn Bragg and top scientists, highlighting the university's broadened recognition.
There's a growing trend of on-demand businesses that cater to our need for convenience and instant gratification. Some brilliant ideas for this sector include on-demand food delivery services, freelance service platforms, and health & wellness services like personal trainers or dietitians. There's also a need for on-demand tutoring or coaching services, as well as home services like cleaning or gardening. The key to success in this space is identifying a specific customer need and offering a timely, convenient solution. With the right approach, an on-demand business can offer flexibility to both the service provider and customer, creating a win-win situation.
A major cyberattack has forced Jaguar Land Rover to keep its factories idle until at least October 1, costing the company roughly £50 million each week. The shutdown threatens thousands of direct jobs and tens of thousands more in the supply chain. Government ministers are stepping in to assess the fallout. Analysts say the breach is unusually complex for a car maker. The attackers may be teenagers seeking a £10 million Bitcoin ransom.
Hero Fiennes Tiffin stars in 'Fackham Hall,' a British period comedy filming in Leeds and Liverpool, directed by Jim O'Hanlon and written by Jimmy Carr. Bleecker Street acquired U.S. rights after TIFF, with a 2025 release planned.
Online sex work is silenced not by law, but by language censorship. Algorithms ban terms like 'girl escort london' not because they're illegal, but because they're inconvenient. The real cost? Safer work disappears.