The Electoral Commission has said that Thursday’s local elections were “well run” despite some voters being turned away under the newly implemented voter ID rules. Under the Elections Bill passed in April 2022, those turning up at polling stations are now required to show a valid photo ID before being given a voting slip. An…
UK Local Elections ‘Well Run’ Though Some Voters Turned Away Under New Photo ID Rules: Watchdog
IN-DEPTH: Ukraine ‘Endgame’ Likely Means Intensified US-NATO ‘Long Game’ Against Russia: Experts
May 5, 2023
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After winning back territory in the fall and holding most of those gains through winter, the world awaits Ukraine’s much-anticipated spring offensive to drive Russian invaders out of the nation’s eastern provinces. Despite optimism, however, most European and United States analysts do not expect the offensive will deliver a decisive enough victory to end Vladimir…
Scotland’s Plan to Ban Commercial Fishing Stirs Anger
Humza Yousaf’s ruling SNP party faces anger and rebellion over a flagship environmental policy that could see all fishing banned in 10 percent of Scotland’s seas. There has been concern and outcry from various groups, including the fishing industry in rural areas, opposition politicians, and MPs within the SNP, in response to a plan to…
IN-DEPTH: Number of Nurses Suspended Over Serious Misconduct Doubles in a Year
The number of nurses and midwives being suspended from work has more than doubled within a year. Analysis by The Epoch Times shows that between March 2022 and March 2023, over 660 nursing staff in the UK were handed suspension orders over fitness to practice concerns—a jump from 311 the previous year. The figures, recorded…
Shell Beats Forecasts With $9.65 Billion Profit in First Quarter
May 4, 2023
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Shell announced higher-than-expected profits for the first three months of 2023, continuing a positive winning streak after energy prices surged last year due to the Russian war against Ukraine. Quarterly earnings benefited from higher oil and gas prices, a boost in refining profits, and excellent performance from its trading division. The UK-based oil company released its first…
‘Chargepoint Anxiety’ Sees Demand for Electric Cars Slump
The automotive market in Britain will have weaker demand for Battery electric vehicles [BEVs] in 2023, with experts predicting a drop in numbers amid high energy costs and insufficient charging infrastructure. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders [SMMT] released its latest figures and forecasts on May 4. The association anticipates a softened demand for…
Shell’s Profits Hit $9.6 Billion Despite ‘Volatile Market’
British energy giant Shell has published its first-quarter profits, reporting adjusted earnings of $9.6 billion. The company achieved the results despite an “unfavourable” tax climate and “lower realised oil and gas prices.” Shell announced on May 4 that its numbers are $500 million higher than the same period last year. The company’s adjusted earnings for…
UK Market Regulator Launches Review of AI Tech
The Competition and Market Authority (CMA) will investigate what the development of artificial intelligence (AI) means for UK consumers and market competition. Requested by the government, the review of generative AI, such as seemingly new and realistic text, images, or audio, was announced on May 4. Westminster seeks to understand and ensure that innovations in…
Britain Goes to the Polls With Mandatory Voter ID for First Time
This year’s local elections are under way in England, which mark the first time it has been compulsory for all voters in England to have to show photo identification when arriving at polling stations. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is set to face his first major electoral test since entering Number 10 Downing Street just over…
Facial Recognition: Police Criticised for Using ‘Dystopian Tool’ at King’s Coronation
Civil liberties campaigners have criticised the police for plans to use facial recognition software to scan crowds attending the coronation of King Charles III on Saturday. Emmanuelle Andrews, policy and campaigns manager at Liberty, said: “Facial recognition is a dystopian tool that violates our rights and threatens our liberty.” “We all have the right to…
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