J Sainsbury plc is one of the biggest supermarket holding company in the United Kingdom. Sainsbury’s is the second-largest supermarket after Tesco and was founded in 1869 with its headquarters in Holborn, London. It boasted of being the largest supermarket in the country until the title was taken in 1995. Sainsbury’s has announced plans to…
United Kingdom: Storm Isha
Intense rainfall has struck parts of the United Kingdom (UK), leading to reports of floods and severe damage to infrastructure, resulting in over 50,000 homes without power. Storm Isha, with winds of 159km/h, has led to the closure of roads, and the suspension of flights, and several train services. A yellow weather alert has been…
United Kingdom: Storm Henk
Intense rainfall has struck parts of the United Kingdom (UK), leading to devastating reports of floods and severe damage to infrastructure, resulting in 10,000 homes without power. Storm Henk, with winds of 151km/h, claimed the life of 1 person and another has been taken to the hospital. Over 300 flood warnings are in place all…
UK: Immigration Restrictions
In a move aimed at reducing migration, the United Kingdom has initiated a policy that bans international students from bringing their dependents via the study visa route. This aims to tackle what the government perceives as a misuse of the visa system and to align immigration numbers with national interests. The report further mentions that…
UK & Switzerland: The BFS Agreement
The Swiss Confederation, commonly referred to as Switzerland, is a country located at the intersection of West, Central, and Southern Europe. Boasting of a population of 8.9 million residents, Switzerland is bordered by Italy, France, Germany, Austria, and Liechtenstein. Since the 16th century, the Country has maintained an armed neutrality policy, a non-combatant status that…
Adobe: Figma $1 Billion Termination Fee
Adobe Inc, previously referred to as Adobe Systems Inc, is a multinational software company headquartered in California, USA. It specializes in software for creating graphics, photography, illustration and animation, etc. The company’s popular tools include Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Acrobat Reader. Adobe was founded in 1982 and was reportedly considered one of the…
Mars: $661 million Hotel Chocolat Deal
Mars Incorporated is an American multinational manufacturer of confectionery and other food products, as well as a provider of animal care services. It was founded in 1911 and is currently ranked as the fourth-largest privately held company in the United States by Forbes. Mars is headquartered in McLean, Virginia. According to reports, Mars has recently…
UK: Ban on Nitrous Oxide
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Bristol: $278 million Isambard-AI Investment
Bristol is a city and ceremonial county located in the South West region of England, with an estimated population of over 400,000 residents as of 2021. According to historic reports, Bristol had a prominent stake in the transatlantic slave trade of the 17th century. The estimated number of enslaved Africans traded by Bristol merchants was…
EU to Ban Live Facial Recognition Tech
British lawmakers have had enough of the dystopian sci-fi reality we’re living in. In an effort to protect its citizens, over 60 lawmakers are calling for a pause in the use of facial recognition technology on the country’s streets. The ban would apply to public and private organizations in the region, including law enforcement agencies….