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Odd Lots: How Rope Gave us Modern Civilization (Podcast)

Rope is easy to take for granted. It seems obvious and straightforward. But of course, it had to be invented. Early humans discovered that by twisting fibers around each other, the resulting structure would be something durable and strong. Without rope, all kinds of things aren’t possible, from lifting objects into the air to whaling or modern bridges. So how was it developed and what were the big breakthroughs in its history? On this episode, we speak with Tim Queeney, the author of the recent

Electricity bills in UP to rise 10% from June

LUCKNOW: The Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL) has imposed a 10 per cent fuel and power purchase adjustment surcharge (FPPAS) on electricity consumers for June.

New supermarkets opening across UK - Tesco, Morrisons and Aldi locations

New supermarkets opening across UK - Tesco, Morrisons and Aldi locationsTesco plans to deliver over 70 new Express stores before March 2027. Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments By Mia Raja 08:50, Sat, May 30, 2026 Updated: 08:50, Sat, May 30, 2026 Tesco is expanding in London through the acquisition of five former Amazon Fresh locations (Image: Getty)Various supermarket chains are opening new loca...

Why buying home has gotten costlier: Eight cities see price rise upto 24% in Q1

Qatar Says Temporary Toll at Strait of Hormuz Is Negotiable

Qatar opposes permanent legal fees for transit through the Strait of Hormuz, but a temporary toll is negotiable and could help restore normal passage through the key waterway, a top official said.

Iconic High Street store returns weeks after closing 33 stores in rescue deal

Iconic High Street store returns weeks after closing 33 stores in rescue dealBrits will miss this store which could be found on high streets all over the UK. Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments By Sophie Warburton 08:33, Sat, May 30, 2026 Across the UK, a huge amount of stores have closed down (Image: Getty)Russell & Bromley has returned to high streets after closing 33 stores. The British footwea...

Need low-cost housing? Here's how the SPARSH 2.0 scheme works

The Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu has launched SPARSH 2.0, a new housing initiative to boost affordable rental homes for workers and the economically weaker sections. Government agencies and PSUs are encouraged to build or convert complexes into low-cost rental units, aiming to enhance living conditions and support the 'Housing for All' mission.

Keir Starmer mulling 'borrowing spree' to boost Britain's defence

Sir Keir Starmer is said to be considering raising a borrowing spree to fund an increase in defence spending.It is just one way the Prime Minister is understood to be considering paying for the long-delayed defence investment plan.The package, which will be published next month, contains an increase of £18billion in spending to fund Britain's rearmament.The Ministry of Defence (MoD) and the Treasury have been negotiating the details for months in a bid to prepare the UK for the growing global th...

Trucking in a fuel crisis: the Australian driver sacrificing his paycheck for diesel – video

Frank is a truck owner-driver, meaning he owns his own truck, picks up contracts wherever he happens to be in Australia and pays for his own fuel. He can spend up to two months at a time on the road, and lives by the rule-of-thumb that one third of a job's pay should go to fuel, one third should go to truck maintenance and the remaining third is his wages.  But the war in Iran, leading to increased diesel prices, has put significant financial strain on this model. Coupled with historically slim...

UK railway company collapses into liquidation - founded in 2017

UK railway company collapses into liquidation - founded in 2017Frost Rail Services in Lancashire built overground and underground railways Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments By Jon King, News Reporter 07:42, Sat, May 30, 2026 Updated: 07:42, Sat, May 30, 2026 Joint liquidators were appointed to wind up Frost Railway Services (Image: Getty)A railway company in Lancashire which was founded in 2017...

From logistics parks to offices: How is Middle East conflict hitting Asia's property market

The Middle East conflict is impacting Asia Pacific's commercial real estate through rising energy costs and inflation. This is affecting logistics, retail, and office sectors, while investment markets face growing uncertainty due to potential interest rate shifts. Broader macroeconomic channels are expected to shape the region's property outlook.

As Wix lays off 1,000 employees, CEO says cuts were the 'right decision'

Wix is laying off approximately 20% of its workforce, impacting around 1,000 employees. This significant restructuring is driven by the strengthening Israeli shekel and the rapid evolution of AI capabilities. CEO Avishai Abrahami stated the move is necessary to create a faster, leaner, and flatter organization.

أصغر 10 مليارديرات في 2026: نجاحات مذهلة وأسرار لا تصدق!

هل تخيلت يومًا أن شبابًا في مقتبل العمر يملكون ثروات تتجاوز المليار دولار؟ استعد لاستكشاف قصص نجاح مذهلة لشباب من جميع أنحاء العالم في عام 2026.

Unbelievable Wealth: Meet the Top 10 Youngest Billionaires of 2026 and Their Astounding Success Stories

You won't believe how these young entrepreneurs turned their dreams into billion-dollar realities! Discover the inspiring journeys of the world's youngest billionaires and learn the secrets behind their staggering success.

Gluten-free basics ‘now a luxury’ as price of a small branded loaf nears £4

People with coeliac disease say inflation and shrinking ranges are making food staples unaffordableGluten-free versions of everyday staples such as bread and biscuits are becoming a luxury, with shoppers complaining that a “decent” small loaf now costs nearly £4.Consumers have always paid a premium for these specialist foods, making any price increases a source of concern, particularly for people who follow a gluten-free diet for medical reasons. Continue reading...

Mark Steel: I bought a London flat for £59,000 – it would be worth £400,000 now

In our How I Manage My Money series, we aim to find out how people are spending, saving and investing money to meet their costs and achieve their goals. This week, in our celebrity version, we speak to comedian, author and broadcaster Mark Steel, who talks about living in a squat before comedy took off, buying a flat in Crystal Palace, London, for £59,000 and why he has never paid into a pension. What was money like growing up for you? My dad had a working-class job. He was the insurance man f...

The 5 UK furniture shops that have collapsed out of business in 2026

The 5 UK furniture shops that have collapsed out of business in 2026The companies were stocked in retailers like John Lewis and M&S. Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments By Grace Piercy, News Reporter 06:33, Sat, May 30, 2026 Five UK furniture companies have gone into administration (Image: Getty)Five furniture companies have collapsed so far this year. This comes after UK business administrations...

A broken economy and an emboldened regime: Iranians abandoned to endure fallout from war

Some Iranians hoped foreign intervention would unseat the regime but instead the US-Israel war has damaged livelihoods and strengthened those in powerAs Donald Trump swung this week between threats of new military action against Iran and predictions that a lasting ceasefire deal was imminent, many Iranians were left exhausted and gripped by uncertainty.Despite the partial lifting of an internet shutdown that began when the war started on 28 February, fears of worsening repression at home have al...

How inheritance tax on pensions could be about to make the under-40s trillions richer

Next year, a major rule change will mean thousands of families will start owing tax when they inherit their loved ones’ pensions. Inheritance tax (IHT) is sometimes referred to as Britain’s “most hated tax” and it will soon affect more people. From April 2027, previously exempt pension pots will be brought into the calculation of a person’s estate – which includes their home, savings and other assets – for IHT purposes. The change is expected to pull thousands of families into the IHT net who...

How do professional footballers keep their divorces private?

For footballers and other high-profile athletes, relationship breakdown may start as a personal matter, but where there is fame, wealth, public interest and commercial pressure, it can quickly become something much larger. A messy divorce can dominate headlines, distract from performance, and affect relationships with clubs, sponsors, agents and other commercial partners. The risks are particularly acute in professional sport because an athlete’s public image is often part of their commercia...