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How Labour Can Fix the UK’s Tech Industry
05 Jul

How Labour Can Fix the UK’s Tech Industry

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One way for Labour to unlock capital is to leverage the power of pensions and allocate more of their funds to venture capital to fill the Series A funding gap, says Edward Prior, head of investor services at early-stage VC fund SFC Capital. “There’s more US pension fund money in UK startups than there is UK pension fund money,” he argues.“Yes, we need to be the best place to start a business, and we really are on a world-leading footing with that, but we also need to be the best to scale a business, because we are losing too much…
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John Oliver was right — the Conservative Party just faced an epic wipeout at the polls
05 Jul

John Oliver was right — the Conservative Party just faced an epic wipeout at the polls

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In June, the comedian weighed in on the UK election in an episode of "Last Week Tonight." And now it seems Oliver was certainly on the money when he joined political watchers in forecasting a Tory defeat."To put it mildly, the Tories are in trouble, which is a remarkable downfall for a party that's been in power for the last 14 straight years," Oliver said.In his segment, Oliver listed a litany of problems that he thought the Conservatives could be blamed for, ranging from the economic fallout wrought by Brexit to the harsh austerity measures the party imposed on the…
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The Labour Party is back in power in the UK after 14 years
05 Jul

The Labour Party is back in power in the UK after 14 years

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The Tories are out, and the Labour Party is back in power.UK Prime Minister and Conservative Party leader Rishi Sunak conceded defeat in the country's recent general elections on July 4."The Labour Party has won this general election, and I have called Keir Starmer to congratulate him on his victory," Sunak told reporters early on Friday morning in the UK. "The British people have delivered a sobering verdict tonight. There is much to learn and reflect on, and I take responsibility for the loss," Sunak added.Starmer's party obtained a landslide victory against Sunak's, winning at least 370 seats as of…
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China-made military drones similar to the MQ-9 Reaper were disguised as wind turbines in shipments to Libya: Italian officials
05 Jul

China-made military drones similar to the MQ-9 Reaper were disguised as wind turbines in shipments to Libya: Italian officials

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Italy has seized parts for two combat drones disguised as wind turbines in containers en route from China to Libya, customs and maritime authorities said on Tuesday.Officials at the port of Gioia Tauro intercepted six containers marked as parts for wind-powered generators, which were actually filled with the fuselages and wings for military drones, the Financial Police said in a statement. The agency patrols Italy's waters and is tasked with countering smuggling.Investigators said the drone parts were hidden among materials made to look like wind turbine fan blades "with the aim of concealing the checks carried out."According to the Financial…
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‘Bridgerton’ fans are sending in steamy audition tapes in hopes of landing a role on the hit Netflix series
05 Jul

‘Bridgerton’ fans are sending in steamy audition tapes in hopes of landing a role on the hit Netflix series

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Fans are sending steamy audition tapes to land roles on "Bridgerton.""I get the most unbelievable videos, unsolicited," says casting director Kelly Valentine Hendry.All three seasons of "Bridgerton" are among Netflix's top 10 most popular titles. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. download the app By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking "unsubscribe" at the bottom of the email. "Bridgerton" has had its fair share of sexy romance scenes, and…
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The world is the happiest it’s been since the pandemic, according to a new report
05 Jul

The world is the happiest it’s been since the pandemic, according to a new report

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Don't be fooled by doomscrolling — there's more to be happy about than you might think, at least on a global scale.Overall, positive emotions around the world are at the highest levels seen since 2020, and negative emotions have decreased slightly for the first time since 2014, according to the latest Gallup Global Emotions report.The report is based on almost 146,000 interviews from 142 different countries and includes questions about how often people smiled, laughed, felt respected, or learned something interesting. It also asks about feelings like worry, stress, sadness, and anger, as well as physical pain. The results are…
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I’ve traveled to 20 countries in 2 years. I found the most stunning coast in one of the least-visited countries.
05 Jul

I’ve traveled to 20 countries in 2 years. I found the most stunning coast in one of the least-visited countries.

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I've spent the past two years traveling to 20 countries. While most of these countries — from the Maldives to France — were among the world's most popular, it was the off-the-beaten-path destinations that I enjoyed most.Last month, I traveled to Timor-Leste, a country located in the South Pacific. The country comprises the eastern part of Timor Island and two smaller islands. At 5,800 square miles, it's comparable in size to the Bahamas.It's also the 14th least-visited country in the world and the least-visited in Asia, according to a January report from CEOWorld magazine. Some 81,000 tourists visited Timor-Leste in…
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