Understanding the distinctions between vape laws and vape etiquette is essential for a harmonious coexistence in public spaces, private settings, and workplaces. In the United Kingdom, where vaping is regulated, both legal obligations and societal norms play a role in shaping how individuals approach vaping in various environments. Vape Laws in the UK: Public Places: […]
Sam Altman is to return as chief executive of OpenAI days after being fired from the ChatGPT creator. OpenAI has also agreed to change the board that ousted him after the majority of employees threatened to quit over the decision unless Altman was reappointed. The company said: “We have reached an agreement in principle for […]
The proportion of top A-level grades is down on last year but still remains above pre-pandemic levels. A* and A grades were awarded to 27.2% of students, compared to 36.4% last year, 44.7% in 2021 and 38.5% in 2020. But the number is up by 1.8% compared to pre-pandemic levels, when 25.4% of A-level entries […]
Introduction Shikha Gupta, Portfolio Manager at Astra Asset Management, shares her insights on the UK mortgage market. In this article, we delve into Shikha’s perspective on the advantages of refinancing into fixed-rate mortgages with a five year term, particularly for pre-2010 borrowers with variable rate mortgages. Astra Asset Management, founded by Anish Mathur in 2012, […]
Prezzo, the high street restaurant chain, is bracing for a court showdown with landlords over the closure of a third of its sites. It is understood that Prezzo will write to the owners of its 143-strong estate on Tuesday to notify them of the legal process through which it intends to shut unprofitable stores. City […]
The biggest rail workers’ union has rejected what the Transport Secretary has described as the “best and final offers” aimed at resolving the long-running disputes over pay, jobs and conditions. Mark Harper described the move by the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) to reject the proposals from Network Rail and the train operating companies […]