UK government plans legal ban on phones in schools, aiming to boost learning, reduce distractions / Image: file The UK government is moving to make mobile phone restrictions in schools a legal requirement, shifting from guidance to enforceable law under amendments to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill. Education Minister Jacqui Smith told the House…
The year-long celebrations to mark Hong Kong Disneyland Resort’s 20th anniversary will run until June, still giving visitors from around the world plenty of opportunity to experience the thrills and excitement of what is billed as “The Most Magical Party of All”. The milestone event has already been a resounding success on many levels, showcasing…
NEW YORK, April 20 (Reuters) – SpaceX plans to cement founder Elon Musk’s control after its IPO, granting him and a small group of insiders super-voting shares that will outweigh other investors, according to excerpts of the company’s IPO filing reviewed by Reuters. The prospectus, which was confidentially filed this month, provides fresh details of…
The State Council Information Office holds a press conference on April 21, 2026. Courtesy of the State Council Information Office Officials from China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), the country’s top industry regulator, announced on Tuesday plans to conduct policy research and set standards for the coordinated development of computing power and electricity….
In his latest column, Paul Merson gives his views on Chelsea’s slump in form – with the pressure growing on head coach Liam Rosenior. The Blues are on a run of six defeats in eight matches in all competitions after Saturday night’s 1-0 defeat to Manchester United at Stamford Bridge – which leaves them in…
Energy-rich Turkmenistan, one of the world’s most reclusive and sealed-off states, has stated its desire to diversify its exports towards Europe and the Indian subcontinent. But it is China that is pouring in the cash to get its hands on Turkmenistan’s vast gas reserves, estimated to be the fourth largest in the world. At the…
SIX x-clear and Cboe Clear appointed as interoperable clearing counterparties for the new segment, with DTCC T+1 settlement. LONDON, April 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Equiduct, Europe’s leading pan-European retail-focused exchange, today announces the launch of a dedicated US stocks trading segment effective 1 June 2026, marking the first time a European exchange has offered on-exchange…
On the surface, Aston Villa look like one of the less interesting subplots as the Premier League season draws to a close. An admittedly exhilarating 4-3 win over Sunderland on Sunday means that Unai Emery’s side are perched comfortably within the Champions League places, but lie outside the title race, and look set to serenely…
The US markets are holding near record highs, not because conviction in de-escalation is strong, but because traders are unwilling to fade the possibility of last-minute progress or extension in US–Iran negotiations. The price action reflects hesitation rather than optimism, with risk assets supported but not advancing. S&P 500 and NASDAQ hovered close to their…
Hong Kong’s top-ranking civil servants will be held accountable if they fail to provide adequate support in policy formulation, the city’s leader has said, despite a new investigation mechanism that primarily targets department heads. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said on Tuesday that the proposed “Heads of Department Accountability System” was intended to promote self-improvement…