The government’s savings bank is weighing the appointment of Dax Harkins, its new interim boss, as its next permanent chief executive. Sky News has learnt that National Savings & Investments (NS&I) is lining up Mr Harkins for the top job, with an announcement possible in the coming weeks. Appointments to the NS&I board are made
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King Charles has given his first Commonwealth Day address as monarch against the backdrop of protests at Westminster Abbey. The King urged the family of nations to “strive together” for the “global common good” at the annual service celebrating the Commonwealth. Other royals at the service included the Queen Consort, the Prince and Princess of
Climate activists gather to protest with demanding President Biden stop the Willow Project by unfurling a banner on the Lafayette Square in front of the White House on January 10, 2023 in Washington D.C. Celal Gunes | Anadolu Agency | Getty Images The Biden administration approved a major and controversial oil drilling plan in Alaska,
Joe Biden’s administration will approve a scaled-back version of a controversial $7bn oil and gas drilling project. The move comes despite criticism from environmentalists who say the development of the three drill sites in northwestern Alaska conflicts with Mr Biden’s highly-publicised efforts to fight climate change. The US president has also pledged to shift to
In this article Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Signage in front of Qualtrics International Inc. headquarters in Provo, Utah, U.S., on Monday, Jan. 11, 2021. George Frey | Bloomberg | Getty Images Silver Lake and CPP Investments on Monday announced plans to acquire Qualtrics for $12.5 billion, marking the second time the survey software
Men’s belts and electric bikes are in while many CDs and alcopops are out, in the annual update to the basket of goods and services used to calculate inflation. The Office for National Statistics (ONS), which refreshes the basket of more than 700 items each year to reflect changing trends, added 26 and removed 16
Naatu Naatu from the Telugu-language blockbuster RRR has made history as the first Indian song to win an Academy Award, taking the Oscar for best original song. With its catchy chorus and energetic choreography, the song sparked a viral TikTok challenge as people tried to master the acrobatic moves. The song by MM Keeravani and Chandrabose beat
The Treasury is this week expected to deliver a £1bn-plus devolution boost to Andy Street, the West Midlands mayor. Sky News understands that the chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, will outline plans for additional funding for the region in his budget on Wednesday. Sources said the plans would include money generated from the disposal of government-owned land,
Tesla has significantly ramped up its hiring effort for Cybertruck production, which is just a few months away. The Cybertruck production program is being closely followed by the industry as it is likely the most important new electric vehicle to launch this year. With over 1.5 million reservations and Tesla’s incredible track record in building
A climate change protester has been jailed for five weeks after blocking traffic on the M4. Stephen Pritchard, 63, was sentenced at Inner London Crown Court for his part in an Insulate Britain demonstration in 2021. He was convicted by a jury of causing a nuisance to the public when he, along with three others,
Rishi Sunak has said there are “no plans” to change a law which prevents the permanent return of the Elgin Marbles to Greece. The sculptures – also known as the Parthenon sculptures or marbles – were controversially removed from one of the world’s most historic monuments in Athens by British diplomat Lord Elgin in the early
Mar 13, 2023 Reuters and ESPN staff World Rugby will encourage member unions to join a global trial of lowering tackle height to below the sternum in the community game, the governing body has said, stressing the importance of reducing injury risk via “education, sanction and law change”. It pointed to trials conducted in France
Markets have not been reassured by HSBC’s purchase of the beleaguered Silicon Valley Bank UK (SVB UK). While the pound is up, to a three-week high of $1.2089, it’s a story of dollar weakness rather than sterling strength as major banks have not made up for the losses sustained on Friday as the crisis unfolded.
Aside from the business at hand, events in China’s Great Hall of the People really are an impressive spectacle. Everything is performed to perfection, from the synchronised tea pouring to the delegates clapping and even page-turning in unison. The National People’s Congress (NPC) is an annual event that theoretically decides policy and occasionally makes changes
China must modernise its military to make it a “Great Wall of Steel”, President Xi Jinping has said. Speaking for the first time in his precedent-breaking third term as head of state, Mr Xi called for China to step up its ability to safeguard national security and manage public security. “Security is the foundation for
The Indian government is pushing back on an attempt by campaigners to win legal recognition for same-sex marriage, according to reports. Officials have urged the court to reject challenges to the current legal framework lodged by LGBT couples, reported Reuters news agency, which has seen a Sunday filing submitted to the Supreme Court. The Ministry
British tech firms face a “serious risk” over the collapse of the UK arm of Silicon Valley Bank, the chancellor has warned, but said the government was “working at pace” to limit the damage. Speaking to Sky News’ Sophy Ridge On Sunday programme, Jeremy Hunt said the government and the Bank of England were “absolutely
The Israeli army says its soldiers have shot dead three Palestinian gunmen who opened fire on their post in the West Bank. The incident happened near the northern city of Nablus and a fourth gunman was arrested after he surrendered, the military added. The Palestinian health ministry confirmed three people were killed. It did not
The BBC’s director general has said bosses are “working very hard” to fix the damage done to the broadcaster following the suspension of Gary Lineker. Tim Davie was speaking after a day when Football Focus and Final Score were taken off the air and Match Of The Day – usually presented by Lineker – was
Spotify is preparing to roll out what it’s hailed as the “biggest evolution” to its popular music streaming app to date. Announced at its Stream On event this week and set to roll out over the coming months, its 500 million users will see their home screen get a substantial makeover that founder Daniel Ek