UK unveils $3bn backing for Ukraine reconstruction

Newsletter Jun 21, 2023 [ International Business Times]( [UK unveils $3bn backing for Ukraine reconstruction]( The UK will back Ukraine's economy to the tune of $3 billion over the next three years while it fights back against Russian forces, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced on Tuesday. [World Bank aims to expand Ukraine aid for energy, transport projects]( The World Bank is looking to enhance aid to Ukraine for urgent repair projects in the transport, energy and housing sectors, the bank's director for operations Anna Bjerde said on Tuesday ahead of the Ukraine Recovery conference in London.  [Learn more about Jeeng]( [UN chief calls for acceleration of Black Sea grain deal exports]( United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for an acceleration of Black Sea grain shipments from Ukrainian ports under a deal allowing safe wartime exports, a U.N. [Report shows 54 per cent of consumers have returned a product]( The poll carried out in 2023 by Akeneo, highlights the significance of consistent, rich and educational product experiences across various online and offline channels. [Rishi Sunak accused of mocking trans people, caught on video making penis 'joke']( British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has again come under fire for his alleged "demonising" remarks about the transgender community. [dianomi]( [Biden calls Chinese President Xi a dictator]( U.S. President Joe Biden on Tuesday called Chinese President Xi Jinping a dictator, adding that Xi was very embarrassed when a Chinese balloon was blown off course over the U.S. [Hyundai raises annual EV sales goal to two million by 2030]( Hyundai Motor said Tuesday it aims to sell two million electric vehicles a year by 2030, raising its target from the 1.87 million it set last year as the market for clean-energy vehicles continues to soar. [Generative AI is 'the next productivity frontier', report says]( Generative AI is poised to unleash the next wave of productivity, according to a new report stating that it could add the equivalent of $2.6 trillion to $4.4 trillion annually across 63 use cases. [iPhone 15 to pack upgraded UWB chip for improved Apple Vision Pro integration]( According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the iPhone 15 series will support deeper integration for Apple's new Vision Pro headset. [Here's why a Russian-linked group launched a DDoS attack targeting Microsoft]( The cyber attack impacted popular Microsoft services including Outlook and Azure. [Lockbit ransomware still poses persistent threat to businesses, warn international agencies]( The UK and international agencies issue advisory warnings about the ongoing threat from Lockbit ransomware, the most deployed variant globally in 2022. [Survey reveals British workforce is still facing the effect of the cost of living crisis]( A new survey from PwC has shone a light on the current workforce in Britain and worldwide regarding key matters such as job satisfaction and AI. [Workplace stress is on the rise in 2023 as professionals feel unsupported by their employers]( Professionals have reported a decline in their mental health due to workplace-related stress and feel let down by their employers, as found in research conducted by a recruitment firm, Robert Walters. [Search for missing Titanic sub like 'going into space']( Rescuers trying to find the orca-sized submersible that vanished on its way to visit the wreck of the Titanic are facing a gargantuan task that will test the limits of technical know-how, experts say. [Deadly new virus could surface in UK due to climate change]( Climate change may not just lead to a drastic change in weather patterns across the world but can also lead to the transmission of viruses. You Might Like    [Learn more about Jeeng]( [IBTimes]( IBTimes will always protect your security and privacy. Please read our detailed [Privacy Policy.]( Please do not reply to this email. [Click here]( to adjust your notification preferences or unsubscribe. © Copyright 2023 IBTimes LLC. All Rights Reserved. IBTimes LLC, 33 Whitehall ST FL 7, New York, NY 10004 U.S.A, New York, New York 10004, United States You may [unsubscribe]( or [change your contact details]( at any time.