Environmental activists arrested after covering UK PM's home in black

Newsletter Aug 4, 2023 [ International Business Times]( [Environmental activists arrested after covering UK PM's home in black]( Activists from Greenpeace were arrested Thursday after scaling UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's constituency home in northern England and covering it with black fabric to protest his fossil fuel policy. [Stocks markets extend losses on US credit downgrade]( Major stock markets mostly slid further Thursday as traders moved out of riskier assets after Fitch stripped the United States of its top credit rating this week.  [Learn more about Jeeng]( [Social media is overtaking traditional channels for UK SMEs' revenue generation]( A study reveals that 28 per cent of UK small businesses are now making more money through social media than from any other channel, while 21 per cent worry about lacking digital skills. [Bank of England raises UK interest rates to a record 5.25%]( The last time rates were this high was in April 2008, in the midst of the global financial crash, with the UK's central bank expecting inflation to fall below five per cent in the autumn or winter. [Blinken accuses Russia of 'assault' on global food system]( US Secretary of State Antony Blinken took aim at Russia at the UN Security Council on Thursday, accusing Moscow of "blackmail" over its recent withdrawal from a key grain initiative. [dianomi]( [Over £14 million funding to innovative farming solutions to make 'net zero UK agriculture' a reality]( The UK government has announced the third round of competition to develop innovative farming solutions for the UK agriculture sector. [London mayor unveils new support over road pollution charge]( London's mayor announced Thursday increased financial support for owners of more polluting vehicles impacted by his contentious extension of a daily charge when driving them in the British capital. [Londoners spend almost £1 billion a year on beauty products]( In the lingering financial crisis, the "lipstick effect" takes centre stage as consumers turn to small indulgences for comfort, leading to a 1,006 per cent increase in demand. [UK invests £33 million in green respiratory inhalers manufacturing to boost economy and create jobs]( The UK invests £33 million in Kindeva Drug Delivery for green inhalers, creating jobs and boosting life sciences manufacturing. [UK government launches National Risk Register to bolster energy security and resilience]( The UK launches National Risk Register, publicly disclosing potential risks, with Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden announcing the launch of the register, which outlines 89 threats that could have a significant impact on the nation's safety. [Mark Zuckerberg acknowledges Threads has lost 50% of its daily active users]( Mark Zuckerberg is optimistic that retention rates will improve as the company continues to add more features to the app. [Amazon and Apple beat earnings forecasts as they polish AI skills]( Amazon and Apple on Thursday reported earnings that topped market expectations, aiming for even better days ahead with the help of artificial intelligence (AI). [UK travellers to be offered travel insurance against extreme heatwaves]( July proved to be the hottest month in decades across the globe. [Greece to offer free holiday to travellers who suffered in Rhodes]( Greece was struck by massive wildfires last month. [Damage to Great Barrier Reef will be irreversible if emissions not reduced: Report]( The damage to the Great Barrier Reef (GBR) caused by climate change will be irreversible by mid-century. 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.