HSBC reviews school fee perk for Hong Kong bankers
HSBC is reportedly reviewing a perk covering 95% of school fees for senior Hong Kong staff, costing tens of millions annually, as part of CEO Georges Elhedery's overhaul.
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Joan Burstein, Browns Co-Founder, Dies at 100
Joan Burstein, who co-founded the legendary London boutique Browns and championed designers like Alexander McQueen, has died aged 100. Her curation transformed fashion retail.
Secretive Billionaire Funds Farage
Christopher Harborne, a crypto tycoon, has donated millions to Nigel Farage's parties, including the largest single donation by a living donor to a British party.
Media Chiefs Urge Support for News Bargaining Incentive Law
Australian media leaders call on parliament to pass the News Bargaining Incentive, warning that journalism is at risk if digital platforms don't pay for news content.
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Ken Dodd's Catchphrases Trademarked After Death
Lady Anne Dodd files to trademark Sir Ken Dodd's catchphrases including 'tattyfilarious' and 'Tickling Stick' for TV and film use, eight years after his death.
Record Trophy Hunting Firms Flock to UK Show Amid Ban Calls
A record number of trophy hunting firms selling trips to kill endangered animals flocked to The Stalking Show in Staffordshire, despite public outcry and a promised import ban.
DNC Chair Attends Grindr Party at WHCD Weekend
DNC Chair Ken Martin attended a pre-White House Correspondents Dinner party hosted by Grindr, as the gay hookup app seeks to expand its lobbying influence in Washington.
AI Chatbots Can Slip Undetected Ads Into Conversations
A new study reveals that AI chatbots can embed personalized ads in responses, influencing user choices without detection. Researchers warn of manipulation risks as companies expand chatbot advertising.
Mandelson's Firm Owes HMRC Millions in Unpaid Tax
Lord Mandelson's lobbying firm Global Counsel faces a significant tax debt, owing HMRC millions. The revelation raises questions about financial practices and political influence.
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Mandelson's firm went bust owing £4.5m before his arrest
Global Counsel, the lobbying firm co-founded by Peter Mandelson, went into administration owing £4.54m, including £645,789 to HMRC, just days before Mandelson's arrest over Epstein links.
Kevin Rudd returns to Asia Society CEO role after US exit
Kevin Rudd has resumed his role as President and CEO of the Asia Society after stepping down early as Australia's US ambassador, earning a lucrative salary.
Hayden's 'Strange People on the Hill' Reveals Political Secrets
Michael Edison Hayden's new book 'Strange People on the Hill' delves into the hidden world of political lobbying and influence in Westminster, offering a critical look at power dynamics.
Missing Scientist's Patent Tied to US Advanced Launch Systems
The disappearance of rocket scientist Monica Jacinto Reza has taken a chilling turn as her unique patent for advanced aerospace materials emerges, amid a series of mysterious cases involving scientists with defense ties.
Overwhelmed Prevent Scheme Risks Missing Threats, Chief Warns
Assistant Commissioner Laurence Taylor reveals Prevent referrals are set to exceed 10,000 this year, with many cases lacking ideology, risking oversight of genuine threats.
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Nuclear Attack: The Fatal Mistake in First Seconds
Experts warn that a common instinctive reaction in the initial moments of a nuclear explosion could prove deadly, highlighting the critical importance of shelter over flight.
Bill Aims to Limit Pentagon's AI Use in Warfare and Surveillance
Senator Elissa Slotkin introduces the AI Guardrails Act to ban military AI from spying on Americans or launching kill strikes without human input, amid rising AI use in the Iran conflict.
Cold War Nuclear Bunker Under Cottage Now Museum
A secret nuclear bunker built during the Cold War lies hidden beneath an unassuming cottage in Essex, designed to protect government officials and now open as a public museum.
Aipac's Covert Funding Tested in Illinois Primaries
The American Israel Public Affairs Committee's $13.7 million spending in Illinois races highlights growing Democratic voter skepticism toward pro-Israel lobbying amid the Gaza war.
Australian War Graves in Gaza Likely Disturbed by Israeli Bulldozing
New photos reveal extensive damage to Australian war graves in Gaza, with officials stating it is 'quite possible' soldiers' bodies have been disturbed by Israeli military operations.
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Lawyer in Trump Pardon Case Charged with Violent Extortion
Joshua Nass, a lobbyist who helped obtain a presidential pardon for a convicted nursing home operator, faces federal charges for allegedly plotting to extort $500,000 from a former client through threats and intimidation.
Lobbyist Faces Extortion Charge Over $500K Demand in New York
Federal prosecutors in New York have charged a lobbyist with attempting to extort $500,000 from a former client and his son, allegedly hiring an enforcer to intimidate them.
Lobbying Firms Face Conflict Claims on PFAS Chemicals Issue
A review reveals top US lobbying firms working both sides of PFAS regulations, raising ethical concerns and potentially slowing public health efforts across states.
MI5 Contractor Leaked Secrets to Foreign State Over Grievances
A former MI5 contractor allegedly passed sensitive intelligence to a foreign embassy, claiming his grievances about the Security Service were being 'silenced' amid mental health struggles.
DWP Blamed for 'Resistance' in Carer's Allowance Crisis
Liz Sayce, head of the carer's allowance inquiry, tells MPs that DWP civil servants tried to minimise problems and deflect blame, undermining reform efforts.
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WW2 Pilot's Terrifying Night Raid Over Hanover at 105
Colin Bell, a 105-year-old former Bomber Command pilot, shares his harrowing first combat mission over Hanover in 1944, flying the iconic Mosquito aircraft and reflecting on the brutal realities of war.
Peter Mandelson's Business Emails Missing, Lobbying Firm Reveals
An internal audit at Global Counsel, the lobbying firm founded by Lord Peter Mandelson, has disclosed that a substantial portion of his business emails is missing amid scrutiny over his Epstein ties.
Lobbyist Accused of Investigating Guardian Reporter in Thinktank Probe
A lobbyist hired by Labour Together thinktank to investigate Sunday Times journalists is now accused of probing a Guardian reporter, amid calls for a minister's dismissal over false Russian links.
Mandelson's Lobbying Firm Collapses Over Epstein Scandal
Global Counsel, co-founded by former UK ambassador Peter Mandelson, has ceased trading and entered administration after client losses linked to revelations about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
Mandelson's Lobbying Firm Collapses After Epstein Link Exodus
Global Counsel, the lobbying firm co-founded by Peter Mandelson, has entered administration following a client exodus triggered by revelations about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. The firm cited 'monumental impact' from lost contracts.
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Mandelson's Lobbying Firm Global Counsel Collapses
Global Counsel, co-founded by Peter Mandelson, has entered administration due to client losses linked to historical ties with Jeffrey Epstein, resulting in UK staff redundancies.
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