UK services sector expansion weakened in November with PMI at 51.3. Business activity softened as consumer demand waned and price inflation dropped to its lowest since January 2021. Read the full analysis.
OpenAI's ChatGPT suffers a widespread global outage, with users reporting lag, crashes, and timeouts. The company confirms it is working on a fix. Stay updated on the latest.
OpenAI's ChatGPT is down in a widespread global outage, with users reporting crashes and timeouts. The company confirms it is working on a fix. Stay updated here.
A significant winter storm is set to hit the US Northeast with heavy snow, following travel chaos in the Midwest over Thanksgiving. Millions are under advisories.
Swiss voters decide on a landmark referendum that could compel women to undertake national service, a move testing European views on civic duty during the Ukraine war.
Swiss voters decide on a landmark referendum to require women to perform national service, a move supporters say boosts cohesion but critics warn burdens women. Find out the result.
The World Health Organisation announces significant staff reductions and programme cuts following US funding withdrawal. Learn how this impacts global health security.
A major Cloudflare outage caused global disruption, taking down services like ChatGPT, X, and Spotify. Discover the cause and the cybersecurity concerns raised. Read more.
A major Cloudflare outage has disrupted NJ Transit services, leaving commuters unable to buy tickets. The incident also affected ChatGPT and other major platforms.
The US Postal Service reports a $9.5bn loss, proposing significant price increases and warning of an 'urgent need' for legislative changes to ensure its survival.
Britain's decision to cut £120m from Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria sparks outrage among health experts and charities. Critics warn this undermines UK's global health leadership.
New data reveals 2025 was Earth's second warmest year ever recorded, with global temperatures soaring dangerously close to critical thresholds. Experts warn of accelerating climate impacts.
Major security alert at Brussels Airport as unauthorised drone activity causes complete shutdown of all air traffic, leaving passengers stranded and authorities scrambling.
A major rail disruption left Avanti West Coast passengers stranded for over three hours near Penrith after train failure, requiring emergency medical assistance for vulnerable travellers.
Major incident declared after Avanti West Coast train derailment near Penrith causes significant travel chaos and emergency service mobilisation across Cumbria.
Groundbreaking research shows rising global temperatures are significantly disrupting sleep patterns worldwide, with the elderly and women most affected by climate-induced insomnia.
Shocking figures reveal HMRC failed to answer 85 million taxpayer calls over ten years, exposing a broken customer service system leaving millions frustrated and unheard.
Microsoft's cloud computing platform Azure experienced widespread service disruptions, affecting businesses and users globally with login failures and connectivity issues.
Major tech services including Amazon, Microsoft, Instagram and Facebook Messenger experienced widespread outages across the UK and Europe, disrupting businesses and users in what experts are calling a 'digital domino effect'.
A massive AWS outage has brought popular services like Disney+, Tinder, and Amazon's own platforms to their knees, causing worldwide disruption for millions of users.
Critical Amazon Web Services failure triggers worldwide internet disruption, affecting major platforms and services across the globe in second major outage this year.
Nigel Farage announces radical plan to cut Civil Service by 140,000 positions, making it easier to dismiss officials while banning diversity initiatives in sweeping Whitehall overhaul.
As international aid budgets shrink, malaria cases are rising dramatically. This deadly resurgence could signal a much broader global health crisis in the making.
Britain's private sector experiences strongest growth since May 2022 as service sector boom and manufacturing recovery drive economic expansion, despite ongoing inflation concerns.
Labour Party escalates pressure on Cabinet Secretary Simon Case over undisclosed Conservative Party connections, demanding immediate investigation into potential conflicts of interest at the heart of government.
Major internet services including Eight Sleep and Amazon experienced widespread outages, leaving users unable to access smart devices and online platforms. Technical experts scramble to restore connectivity.
The Crown Prosecution Service is set for significant reforms after a damning report revealed systemic failures in case handling and communication with victims.
Critical funding reductions from Britain threaten to reverse decades of progress in malaria prevention, putting vulnerable populations at risk and undermining global health security.
A major Amazon Web Services failure caused global disruption, taking down McDonald's mobile ordering, Snapchat, and streaming services in widespread outage.
A catastrophic Amazon Web Services failure has brought down major websites and apps including McDonald's, Just Eat, and Transport for London, causing widespread disruption for millions of users.