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Britain's new government is prioritising avoiding job losses in talks with Tata Steel over government backing for a transition to lower-carbon technologies, business minister Jonathan Reynolds said on Sunday. Tata, Britain's biggest steel producer, started closing one of its carbon-intensive blast furnaces on Thursday while the shutdown of its other one is slated for September, resulting in the loss of up to 2,800 jobs at Port Talbot in South Wales. The new government will need to sign the 500 million pound ($635 million) support package the previous government agreed with Tata Steel to help build a lower-carbon electric arc furnace, but unions are hoping for an improved deal with Tata, which could prevent some job losses.

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MMRDA to evaluate settling the Rs 1,700 crore debt owed by Mumbai Metro One Pvt Ltd (MMOPL) to its creditors through a one-time settlement. Metro 1, the oldest in Mumbai which currently serves 4.6 lakh passengers daily, is the only corridor executed through a public-private partnership. It is run by a special purpose vehicle, the Reliance Infrastructure-promoted MMOPL. MMRDA has a 26 per cent stake in the SPV, while Anil Ambani's R-Infra holds 74 per cent. There are six lenders in all: State Bank of India, IDBI Bank, Canara Bank, Indian Bank, Bank of Maharashtra, and IIFCL (UK).

The Czech brewer Budvar, which has been embroiled in a long legal dispute with U.S. beer giant Anheuser-Busch over the use of the Budweiser brand, says it increased its net profit, output and exports in 2023

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is heading off Sunday to the four corners of the UK as part of an «immediate reset» with governments in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales. Starmer, who said he has a «mandate to do politics differently» after his party's landslide victory, will meet Scottish First Minister John Swinney in Edinburgh in an effort to «turn disagreement into cooperation». «That begins today with an immediate reset of my government's approach to working with the first and deputy first ministers,» he said. «Meaningful co-operation centered on respect will be key to delivering change across our United Kingdom.»

Shein said it would invest 250 million euros ($271 million) over five years in the UK and Europe as the company battles criticism of its model based around flying cheap clothes and accessories from factories in China direct to shoppers worldwide. Shein, which is preparing for a possible London listing, already sources some clothes from factories in Turkey, although the vast majority of its products are made by around 5,400 suppliers mainly in Guangzhou, China.

Netflix series 'Supacell' season 2 release date and third season updates have been provided by creator Rapman. First season of British thriller was released on Netflix in June. 'Supacell' has shown a group of black people in South London with a rare disease. Rapman in an interview with UNILAD revealed that there is a planning for three seasons. Rapman said it will depend on Netflix whether there will be multiple seasons for the 'Supacell' or not. Supacell cast includes Nadine Mills, Eric Kofi Abrefa, Calvin Demba, Tosin Cole, and Eddie Marsan.

Sam Worthington and Gugu Mbatha-Raw are set to star in 'Fuze,' a new thriller directed by David Mackenzie. The film also features Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Theo James. Cast Sam Worthington and Gugu Mbatha-Raw have joined the cast of 'Fuze.' The film also stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Theo James. David Mackenzie, known for 'Hell or High Water,' is directing the film.

Voters in the U.K. are casting their ballots in a national election to choose the 650 lawmakers who will sit in Parliament for the next five years

Matt Bance joins from UBS Asset Management as a solutions strategist and portfolio manager, while Matthew Lodge has moved from T. Rowe's responsible investment unit to become a solutions analyst. The team is led by head of multi-asset solutions Yoram Lustig. Additionally, relationship manager Steve McShane has been promoted to head of solutions (UK distribution) to boost and grow the firm's client partnerships. He has been at T Rowe for seven years. Poppy Allonby exits T. Rowe Price to lead Church Commissioners for England endowment fund Tom Johnson will succeed McShane as relat...

Three U.S. Senators are calling for action against a new practice big technology companies are using to swallow up the talent and products of innovative AI startups without formally acquiring them

BUCHAREST, Romania: A court in Romania's capital ruled Friday that social media influencer Andrew Tate can leave Romania but must remain within the European Union as he awaits trial on charges of human trafficking, rape and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women. The Bucharest Tribunal's decision to allow Tate, 37, to leave the country was hailed by his spokesperson, Mateea Petrescu, as a «significant victory and a major step forward» in the case. It is not clear whether prosecutors can or will appeal the court's decision. Tate, a former professional kickboxer and dual British U.S. citizen, was initially arrested in December 2022 near Bucharest along with his brother Tristan and two Romanian women. Romanian prosecutors formally indicted all four in June last year and all four have denied the allegations.

Elections in the United Kingdom have a distinct vocabulary that draws on traditions of parliamentary democracy as well as the lexicon of U.S. politics and modern political spin

As part of her new role, Hardman will be responsible pushing through for Downing's £1.6bn pipeline, including ten projects set to be developed across the UK in 2025 and 2026. The company, called Aboria Capital, will leverage Downing's 35-year experience in UK real estate development. Hardman joins Aboria having spent over seven years at DWS, where she started as head of the European portfolio management team in October 2017. There, she oversaw the business's global and European funds and the international clients' separate management account strategies. DWS names head of alternative c...

Delhi High Court on Tuesday issued contempt notice to Spicejet, its directors and officers as to why contempt proceedings should not be initiated against them for non-compliance of its May 27 order that had asked the low-cost airline to hand over two Boeing aircraft and three aircraft engines to its lessor TWC Aviation Capital. However, the division Bench of the HC on Tuesday said that contempt proceedings will be dropped if Spicejet complied with its directions within a with by July 8. The division bench of the Delhi High Court on May 27 had asked SpiceJet Ltd to hand over two Boeing aircraft and three aircraft engines along with technical records to its lessor TWC Aviation Capital on or before June 17 for failing to pay dues of $14 million, as ruled by a UK court.

Mint spoke to lawyers and investment bankers who also alluded to the rise in MNCs evaluating such options. Besides South Korea’s Hyundai, which is preparing for a record ₹25,000 crore initial public offering, LG Electronics and Italy’s component maker Carraro are looking at similar moves, according to media reports.

US Independence Day 2024 on July 4 is federal holiday with government offices, schools, stock market remaining closed. Americans tend to celebrate the Fourth of July with a true sense of patriotism. Generally, people hoist American flags at their houses, parades are being organised in big cities. July 4th also witnesses travelling rush every year. 4th July US Independence Day commemorates history, heritage and people of United States of America. In 1775, the people in the thirteen American colonies commenced their struggle for independence from British rule under King George III. This conflict marked the beginning of the American Revolutionary War, a fight driven by the colonists' desire for self-governance and freedom from oppressive British policies. The momentum for independence culminated on July 2, 1776, when Congress secretly voted in favor of breaking away from Great Britain, setting the stage for a historic declaration.

I recently spent ten days in the United Kingdom, driving through the English countryside and occasionally giving lectures. My journey included visits to historical landmarks like the majestic Durham Cathedral, completed in 1133 CE, and the little village in Lincolnshire where Isaac Newton was born. But I also saw, in London and across the country, signs of urban decay and neglect, as well as homelessness, poverty and despair.

Euro Cup 2024, and have now decided upon the probability of the England vs Spain Euro Cup finals, set for this Sunday. These mystic animals predicted a dominating England win against Netherlands and lo-and-behold, that was the very outcome, as The Three Lions thrashed the Dutch, 2-1, and progressed to the finals.

Among the distinguished guests were US television personalities Kim Kardashian and Khloe Kardashian, Nigerian rapper Rema, and former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair. The event also saw the attendance of business magnates such as Saudi Aramco CEO Amin Nasser and Samsung Electronics Chairman Jay Lee. Bollywood's elite turned out in full force, with stars like Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Ajay Devgn, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Tiger Shroff, and Varun Dhawan gracing the occasion. Southern cinema icons Rajinikanth, Ram Charan, and Mahesh Babu also added to the glittering guest list. Indian cricket legends Sachin Tendulkar and Mahendra Singh Dhoni, along with current stars like Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya, were present to celebrate the union.