Prime Minister Andy Burnham said: “Nobody should be left to struggle with their mental health alone. But every day, thousands of people are waiting months for help, then finding the only door open to them is a busy A&E. “These new centres will be a lifeline for so many,” he said. “They will bring NHS…
He said: “This investment in access, wellbeing and nature means more people can enjoy everything Saltram has to offer. “Whether you’re walking, wheeling, cycling, spending time with family or simply taking a moment to enjoy the views, we hope Saltram East becomes a place that people return to for generations to come.” The trust said…
Brussels – The Emirati airline Emirates has confirmed its status as the global leader in international air travel in 2025. Based in Dubai, the airline carried 55.6 million passengers this year, solidifying its position as the largest international airline in the world. The airline operated nearly 180,600 flights to over 150 destinations across six continents,…
Defence giants Lockheed and Northrop see billion-dollar deals as Pentagon accelerates missile arsenal production Published On 3 Aug 20263 Aug 2026 The United States Department of Defense penned a new deal with defence giants Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman in an effort to ramp up production capacity for parts used in missile defence systems. The…
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Gianni Infantino’s future as president of football’s governing body is in serious doubt after he pulled the plug on a divisive plan to spin out a new commercial entity from Fifa and sell a stake…
For much of the twentieth century, cities were organized around a relatively predictable routine. Residential neighborhoods, business districts and transport systems evolved to support daily commuting between home and the workplace. Today, that model is changing as new patterns of work reshape how people choose to live, travel and use urban spaces. The expansion of…
Population ageing is reshaping healthcare systems in ways that extend far beyond demographic statistics. As life expectancy increases and birth rates decline across many countries, hospitals, public finances and long-term care services are adapting to a growing number of older adults with different medical and social needs than previous generations. The most significant change is…
For decades, many companies built their supply chains around one primary objective: efficiency. Manufacturing was concentrated where costs were lower, suppliers were selected on price and speed, and global logistics allowed products and components to move across continents with relative predictability. That model is now undergoing significant change. Recent geopolitical developments have highlighted the vulnerability…
Belgium is facing an increasingly worrying paradox. While tens of thousands of positions remain vacant across the country, many employers are struggling to recruit the workers they need to maintain their activity. This labor shortage now affects almost all strategic sectors of the economy, from healthcare to construction, as well as education, transport, IT, and…
Public policy frameworks in many countries are increasingly shaped by the need to address immediate disruptions while maintaining longer-term objectives. Recent years have been marked by successive crises, including health emergencies, economic shocks, energy volatility and environmental events, requiring rapid responses from governments and institutions. Crisis management mechanisms are designed to act quickly. Emergency funding,…
