UAE Steel Firm Bids for Insolvent UK Steel Giant
Arabian Gulf Steel Industries is in talks to buy the insolvent Speciality Steels UK. The deal could save 1,500 jobs and reshape Britain's steel industry. Read the latest developments.
Arabian Gulf Steel Industries is in talks to buy the insolvent Speciality Steels UK. The deal could save 1,500 jobs and reshape Britain's steel industry. Read the latest developments.
Britain's foundational industries are in crisis, with jobs halving since 2000. High energy costs and policy are to blame. We must revive this vital sector as a national priority. Read the full analysis.
London's creative industry faces a funding crisis. To survive, it must prove its economic value with data and forge cross-sector partnerships, moving beyond cultural silos.
Saudi Arabia formally accuses the UAE of assisting a key Yemeni separatist leader's escape to Oman, escalating tensions in the Gulf alliance. Read the full report on the diplomatic rift.
BlueScope Steel rejects a $13.2bn takeover bid, Pro-Palestine groups plan Melbourne rally against Israeli president's visit, and NSW police warn of elderly driver scams. Follow live updates.
Marine biologists document a 20-foot whale shark surviving with a rare spinal deformity. Discover how its filter-feeding strategy enabled its remarkable adaptation. Read the full story.
The EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is now in force, affecting UK exporters of steel, cement, and other high-carbon goods. Experts warn of confusion and a 'mountain of paperwork' for British industry.
Riyadh accuses Abu Dhabi of threatening its security as Southern Transitional Council forces seize territory, risking a new civil war. Analysis of the Gulf rift.
Despite funding cuts and venue closures, British music, TV, and film had a banner year globally in 2025. Can this golden age be sustained?
UK manufacturers face a 'significant' new paperwork burden on £7bn of exports to the EU after the government failed to secure a vital carbon tax exemption. Industry warns of a major impact on competitiveness.
The Productivity Commission has abandoned a proposal to let AI firms use copyrighted material for training. The government will wait three years before reviewing copyright rules.
Viral videos show rain turning water blood red on Iran's Hormuz Island, eerily mirroring biblical plagues. Experts confirm it's a natural phenomenon caused by iron oxide. Read the full story.
Heavy rain on Iran's Hormuz Island created a dramatic natural display as red soil flowed into the sea, colouring the coastline. Discover the science behind this vivid phenomenon.
Anglo American retreats on executive pay vote as FTSE giants gear up for 2026. Plus, breakdown duopoly exits and a delayed UK steel strategy. Read the full City analysis.
The US has formally designated Colombia's powerful Gulf Clan drug cartel as a foreign terrorist organisation. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the group 'violent and powerful', a move likely to strain US-Colombia relations. Read the full story.
Jamiroquai returns to London's O2 Arena after six years. Get the essential door, start, and finish times for their 'Heels of Steel' tour shows on December 9 and 14.
The UK government is hiring investment bank Evercore to conduct a strategic review of Britain's steel sector amid significant taxpayer exposure. Discover the future plans.
Adrian Chiles explores why encouraging teenage dreams matters for our cultural landscape, despite the overwhelming odds against success in creative fields.
Bill McNally, the industrial chemist whose pipeline protection work earned two Queen's Awards, has died aged 89. Discover his remarkable journey from Bootle to international success.
Unimetals Group, a major UK metals recycler, is on the brink of collapse, threatening 650 jobs just weeks before Christmas. Read the full story on the crisis.
Tyrese Campbell scores twice as Sheffield United claim a historic 3-0 away victory over rivals Sheffield Wednesday. The result leaves the Owls rooted to the Championship foot.
High-level US officials head to Brussels to resolve sticking points in July's controversial tariff agreement. Key issues include steel levies and implementation delays.
The White House reveals plans for new oil and gas leasing off the coasts of California and Florida, setting up a major political battle over energy and the environment.
South Korea's decision to close all coal-fired power plants by 2040 signals major risks for Australia's thermal coal exports. Experts urge pivot to green industries.
Business Secretary Peter Kyle supports shift to cleaner electric technology at Scunthorpe plant, securing jobs while raising questions about traditional blast furnaces.
Sanjeev Gupta's Liberty Steel is under investigation in Romania for embezzlement and tax evasion. The probe adds to the tycoon's troubles following the loss of his key UK operation. Read the latest developments.
BlackRock, JPMorgan and State Street significantly expand Middle East operations amid growing regional wealth management opportunities and economic diversification drives.
Horizon fans get a surprise as a second multiplayer game, Horizon Steel Frontiers, is announced for PC and mobile. Discover the details and what it means for the franchise.
The Trump administration is proposing six new oil and gas lease sales off the California coast from 2027-2030, a move Governor Gavin Newsom vows to block. Read the full analysis.
QPR striker Rayan Kolli confronts summer transfer speculation, insisting he wants to stay at Loftus Road despite limited playing time under new boss Julien Stephan.