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Friday 16 January 2026 9:16 pm  |  Updated:  Friday 16 January 2026 9:17 pm Share Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp Email Share on Email Rachel Reeves is leading a delegation of entrepreneurs to this year’s Davos Rachel Reeves will lead a delegation of entrepreneurs in charge of some of Britain’s fastest growing start-ups to the World Economic Forum in Davos next week, City AM can reveal.The troupe of UK-based founders will join the Chancellor and business secretary Peter Kyle in the Swiss Alps as part of a concerted push by…

The Eala Bhan, described as “a stylish and welcoming gastropub,” is available for lease. The pub, located on Pollokshaws Road, is just under 10 minutes’ walk from Shawlands and Pollokshaws train stations, and near Pollok Country Park. Popular Glasgow Southside pub Eala Bhan hits the market (Image: Newsquest) READ MORE: Website Star Pubs lists the boozer as available at an annual rent of £26,087, with a £6,522 deposit, while boasting an estimated annual turnover of £429,463. The pub includes a bar and restaurant, with a large kitchen and function room, hosting 40 internal covers and 15 external covers and a…

Last year’s festival saw a washout on the SundayBelfast Maritime Festival(Image: Matt Mackey/PressEye)Belfast’s popular Maritime Festival is to change its schedule from September to June from next year, due to weather changes.Belfast Council revealed in a committee paper this week that while the festival will be scheduled in the traditional September period this year, last year’s washout during the festival has made officials rethink the time of year.A report for the council’s City Growth and Regeneration Committee states: “The Maritime Programme board has considered this and has proposed to host the next edition of the Festival in early June (June…

High levels of flooding have closed the Barcombe Mills Road, in Barcombe, East Sussex, this afternoon (January 15). However, one driver attempted to making the crossing before finding themself stuck. East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service attended to help recover the driver. The service urged the public “not to drive through flood water” and to follow safety advice on their website. The van stuck in the flood water (Image: Sussex News and Pictures) A spokesperson for the service said: “East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service assisted with the safe rescue of a van driver in flood water at Barcombe Mills…

‘I am urging you to intervene now before it is too late’Mike Martin MP for Tunbridge Wells for the Liberal Democrats: “Sack the board’ of South East Water” he urges ultimate owners of the company(Image: NK-Photography.co.uk)Tunbridge Wells MP Mike Martin, whose constituency has been worst hit in the two latest water crises, has urged the owners of South East Water to “sack the board”. He has fired off a letter to the chairs of three companies – he describes as the “ultimate beneficial owners” of under-fire South East Water (SEW) – calling on them to “sack the leadership and bring…

Last week, Uganda’s government ordered a sweeping internet blackout just days before a pivotal presidential election, raising urgent questions about how digital connectivity is deployed not just as a convenience or a luxury, but as a tool of political control. The move, justified by authorities as necessary to prevent the so-called spread of misinformation and inciting of violence, plunged much of the population into digital silence at a critical moment of civic engagement. While Uganda’s blackout is deeply tied to its own political context (and there’s no getting around that), it’s definitely not an isolated incident. Governments around the world…

TikTok has quietly released a new stand-alone short drama app called PineDrama in the U.S. and Brazil. The app offers access to microdramas, which are essentially bite-sized TV shows that can be watched in a series of one-minute episodes. Think TikTok, but every video you come across is a short episode of a fictional story. PineDrama is available on iOS and Android. It’s free and currently ad-free, though that could change in the future. The news was first reported by Business Insider. You can find content through the app’s “Discover” tab, where you can sort through “All” or “Trending” dramas,…

Thousands of homes and businesses have been affected by the latest Kent water chaosDavid Hinton, chief executive of South East Water, appearing before the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee (Image: House of Commons/UK Parliament/PA)The boss of South East Water is in line for a £400,000 bonus, despite weeks of chaos for homes across the county. David Hinton could receive the huge payout if he remains in his role until July 2030.Hinton would receive the staggering bonus, regardless of his performance, due to a long-term “service award”, the Guardian reports. The news comes as Hinton faces calls to resign amid…

Drug discovery, the art of identifying new molecules to develop pharmaceuticals, is a notoriously time-consuming and difficult process. Traditional techniques, like high-throughput screening, offer an expensive scattershot approach — one that is not often successful. However, a new breed of biotech companies are leveraging AI and advanced data technologies in an attempt to accelerate and streamline the process. Chai Discovery, an AI startup founded in 2024, is one such company. In a little over 12 months, its young co-founders have managed to raise hundreds of millions of dollars and rally the backing of some of Silicon Valley’s most influential investors,…

Location : The A1M northbound between junctions J34 and J35 . Lane Closures : The hard shoulder and lane 1 are closed. Reason : Road traffic collision. Status : Currently Active. Time To Clear : The event is expected to clear between 21:00 and 21:15 on 16 January 2026. Return To Normal : Normal traffic conditions are expected between 22:00 and 22:15 on 16 January 2026. Delay : There are currently delays of 50 minutes against expected traffic. Lanes Closed : There are lane closures. Previous Reason : Following an earlier accident. Source link