A European Union fintech project, the European Blockchain Services Infrastructure Consortium (EBSI), has come under scrutiny after amassing €60 million (£51 million) in development costs with little to show for it. Despite dwindling interest and effectiveness, the project has found a surprising
Kenya and Haiti have signed agreements aimed at deploying 1,000 Kenyan police officers to Haiti to address surging gang violence. Kenya initially agreed to lead this international police force but faced legal challenges due to constitutional concerns. President William Ruto of Kenya
The U.K. government has granted Northern Ireland politicians an extension until Feb. 8 to restore the collapsed regional government in Belfast. The extension is given after a previous deadline in January passed without a resolution to the deadlock. Northern Ireland’s largest British
Winter’s arrival brings with it cold winds and diminished humidity along with dry and dehydrated skin. The key to an effective skin care routine lies in recognizing and addressing these seasonal challenges. Skin care isn’t merely a luxury; it’s a necessity. The
Save your skin this winter Dry winter weather can cause serious havoc to our skin. To prevent dry skin, use these simple everyday tricks and homemade treatments to keep your skin smooth and glowing all year round As winter settles in, many
But newly-released Cabinet documents have now revealed that Winston Churchill’s cherished plan to revive his Dad’s Army to face the Soviet threat 70 years ago failed to take off due to a lack of volunteers. Within weeks of his re-election as PM
The late Queen Elizabeth established a convention that meant the first-in-line of succession should travel separately to other family members. Despite this, Prince William was motored to Westminster Abbey for the carol service accompanied by his wife Kate, and their children Prince
It was the German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche who, back in 1882, famously declared “God is dead”. And, whilst many might argue the UK is indeed suffering a moral crisis with little regard for the values of institutions like the church, it may
Ollie Watkins crowned his long-awaited return to the international stage by tapping in the winner for England in a narrow friendly victory over Australia. Although Gareth Southgate’s Three Lions did just enough to come out on top, there were not many other
Rishi Sunak will come under mounting pressure from Tory MPs today to revive “Conservative values” (Image: Getty) Former Prime Minister Liz Truss is spearheading calls on her successor to do more to boost housebuilding and help businesses. She will urge the Conservative