Warwick Economics ranked 1st in The Good University Guide 2026 - four years running
Warwick Economics ranked 1st in The Good University Guide 2026 - four years runningWednesday 24 Sep 2025We are proud to announce that the Department of Economics has retained its position as the UK’s top-ranked department of economics in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026 – marking our fourth consecutive year at number one and continuing a decade-long record of consistent top-five national rankings. Published annually each September, The Good University Guide evaluates UK universities across five core metrics: teaching quality, student experience, research excellence, entry standards and graduate outcomes, all weighted equally. Data sources include the National Student Survey (NSS), Research Excellence Framework (REF) the UCAS tariff and HESA data. In the QS Word University Rankings by Subject 2025, we were placed 36th globally for Economics and Econometrics. We also ranked 5th in the Complete University Guide 2026 and 6th in the Guardian University Guide 2026.
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September 24, 2025 13:57 UTC
H-1B visa changes: From Silicon Valley to Canary Wharf: Skilled workers get new options as UK ups bet on global talent
The UK is positioning itself to attract highly-skilled foreign workers as the US implements tougher rules on H-1B visas. US President Donald Trump recently introduced a $100,000 fee for new H-1B visa applications, a move aimed at overhauling the program used mainly by tech companies to hire foreign talent. “We are expanding our global talent and high potential individual visa routes, and we’re moving quickly to make those easier to access.”The H-1B visa program is primarily used by companies facing a shortage of US professionals in science, technology, engineering, and math. We’re kicking around the idea of cutting costs to zero,” one official told FT.Currently, the global talent visa costs £766 per applicant, plus a £1,035 annual health surcharge per person. Officials said Trump’s H-1B fee increase has given momentum to the proposal, with the aim of boosting growth ahead of the November 26 Budget.
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September 24, 2025 13:36 UTC
The people 4 times more likely to develop sight-robbing glaucoma – as Loose Women star urges ‘aunties’ to help
LOOSE Women star Brenda Edwards is urging Britain’s 'aunties' to step up and help tackle the risk of avoidable sight loss in African-Caribbean communities. And while many admitted unsolicited ‘auntie advice’ can sometimes be frustrating, 72 per cent said they always take it seriously. Awareness of glaucoma also remains low, with 44 per cent of respondents not knowing the risks or warning signs. “People from African-Caribbean communities are up to four times more likely to get glaucoma – and although it’s more common later in life, it can affect people of all ages. “That is why we need to raise awareness of glaucoma amongst higher risk communities and ensure people can access the eye care they need, in an equitable and timely manner.”
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September 24, 2025 13:16 UTC
Amazon to close all its ‘grab and go’ till-less grocery stores
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September 24, 2025 13:09 UTC
Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki-inspired portfolio surges 40% in 2025 as gold, silver and Bitcoin rally
(You can now subscribe to our(You can now subscribe to our ETMarkets WhatsApp channelA portfolio modeled on the investment preferences of Robert Kiyosaki, the author of Rich Dad Poor Dad and outspoken bull on gold, silver and Bitcoin, has surged nearly 40% so far in 2025, highlighting the enduring appeal of “real money” amid monetary policy uncertainty. Silver delivered an even stronger performance, jumping 47.5% from $29.57 to $43.89 per ounce while Bitcoin advanced 21.17%, climbing from $94,388 to $113,080. “Silver was the standout performer, but all three assets contributed meaningfully to the portfolio’s strength,” Finbold noted.Kiyosaki has been advocating for precious metals and cryptocurrencies for decades. A hypothetical $1,000 invested equally across these assets back then would today be worth over $14,500.His warnings became more emphatic over the years. On September 23, 2021, Kiyosaki urged investors to “Get gold, silver, Bitcoin, Ethereum before the biggest crash in history,” with Ethereum trading at $3,411.
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September 24, 2025 13:04 UTC
Will Hurricane Gabrielle impact weather in the UK?
Hurricane Gabrielle will continue to weaken as it travels over cooler waters, but some countries will still experience severe weather. Could Gabrielle impact our weather this weekend? pic.twitter.com/8WV0sGTrCP — Met Office (@metoffice) September 23, 2025Will Hurricane Gabrielle have any impact on UK weather? The Met Office has shared that much of the UK will experience wet and windy weather at the weekend, but it will not be a direct influence of Hurricane Gabrielle. Will Hurricane Gabrielle affect our weather this weekend?
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September 24, 2025 13:02 UTC
Europe airports cyberattack: Man in 40s arrested in UK; disrupted airports in Heathrow, Berlin
The man behind the suspected cyber attack that disrupted operations at Heathrow and other major airports over the weekend, has been arrested.The UK National Crime Agency (NCA) said the suspect, in his 40s, was held in West Sussex on Tuesday on suspicion of offences under the Computer Misuse Act. However, he has now been released on conditional bail.Paul Foster, deputy director and head of the NCA’s National Cyber Crime Unit, said, “Although this arrest is a positive step, the investigation into this incident is in its early stages and remains ongoing.”“Cybercrime is a persistent global threat that continues to cause significant disruption to the UK,” the Independent cited the official.“Alongside our partners here and overseas, the NCA is committed to reducing that threat in order to protect the British public.”The attack reportedly targeted Collins Aerospace, leading to problems with check-in and boarding systems at London Heathrow, Brussels, and Berlin airports.At Brussels Airport, at least 10 flights were cancelled at while another 17 were delayed by more than an hour after the systems were affected.“This has a large impact on the flight schedule and will unfortunately cause delays and cancellations of flights,” the airport said, as reported by The Sun.“The service provider is actively working on the issue and trying to resolve the problem as quickly as possible.”This is a developing story.
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September 24, 2025 11:18 UTC
Wembley stadium zoomed from 18 kms: UK man's video fuels Android vs iOS debate
Snapshot from the video (Photo: wandsworthbeat/ Instagram)Viral iPhone 17 Pro zoom video reignites camera warsSocial media reactionsMore on iPhone 17 and Samsung S25 UltraWhenever a new device is launched, it doesn’t take long before comparisons to the other latest flagships begin. Each side claims superiority in one area or another, and every new model becomes a topic for fresh debates.Recently, an Instagram video caught attention, reigniting the iPhone vs. Android battle once again.An Instagram video showing the newly launched iPhone 17 Pro zooming 18 kilometres across London to capture Wembley Stadium has gone viral. One user said, “Samsung S25 Ultra zoom is way better than any iPhone 17,” setting off more debate between iPhone and Samsung fans.However, not all observers believe the video delivers on what it appears to. A report from Yahoo Technology suggests that some viral iPhone 17 Pro videos are fake or exaggerated, pointing out that creators sometimes depict features that don’t actually exist.For the unversed, the iPhone 17 series was launched on September 19. The base models (iPhone 17) come in shades like Lavender, Sage, Mist Blue, White, and Black, while the Pro models are offered in Cosmic Orange and Deep Blue.
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September 24, 2025 08:07 UTC
Ads for Marble Muse clothing firm banned over misleading British imagery
Further down the page, an image showed a woman carrying a Marble Muse handbag while crossing a cobbled street framed by townhouses and shops. Another page discussed Marble Muse’s founders, including the subheading “Our Beginnings” which stated that the brand was “founded in London”. Marble Muse did not respond to the ASA’s enquiries. The ASA said: “We considered that consumers were likely to understand from those elements of the ad, that Marble Muse was based in the UK, specifically, London, when we understood that was not the case. “We also noted that it was stated on the website that all returns were to be sent to the advertiser’s warehouse in Asia.
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September 24, 2025 05:30 UTC
Trump says relationship with Putin ‘meant nothing’ at UN — as it happened
“I met with President Trump just now, and we spoke about how to finally bring peace,” Zelensky said. Enable cookies Allow cookies onceTrump: My relationship with Putin didn’t mean anythingWhile addressing the war in Ukraine, President Trump said he had hoped his relationship with President Putin would help end the war. Speaking during his meeting with President Macron, Trump concluded that “unfortunately” the relationship had not meant anything. “What is the purpose of the United Nations?” Trump asked rhetorically. President Zelensky EVGENIY MALOLETKA/APThis will be the second time Trump and Zelensky have met since the US president invited President Putin to Alaska.
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September 23, 2025 23:54 UTC
Secret Service to investigate whether Trump was sabotaged by UN staff
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September 23, 2025 23:17 UTC
Newspaper headlines: 'Farage plan would split families' and 'Will the King banish Fergie?'
The Guardian says Nigel Farage is facing cross-party condemnation, external for his proposals to deport some legal migrants if Reform UK wins the next election. The i Paper, external calls the idea both "radical" and "sketchy" while the Daily Mirror, external labels it "disastrous". The paper says scientists were "dismayed" by his comments and have pointed to a body of evidence refuting any link. Its headline reads "Will the King now banish Fergie?" The Telegraph, external leads with the call from a think tank with close ties to the government for Chancellor Rachel Reeves to cut national insurance and increase income tax in the Budget.
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September 23, 2025 21:44 UTC
Forget the polite Trump, this was a gloves-off Europe mauling
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September 23, 2025 21:42 UTC
Sadiq Khan’s Office Rejects Trump’s Comments About London, Calling Them ‘Bigoted’
President Trump unleashed a political attack on the mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, during his address at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, appearing to falsely claim that Mr. Khan wanted to put Britain’s capital under Islamic religious law. “I look at London where you have a terrible mayor, a terrible, terrible mayor,” the president said. “It’s been so changed, so changed. Now they want to go to Shariah law, but you’re in a different country; you can’t do that.”While Mr. Trump used the word “they” without specifying whom that referred to, his words echoed a conspiracy theory focused on Mr. Khan and his Muslim faith that has long been circulated by the far right and that has been linked to death threats against the mayor. In a statement after Mr. Trump’s speech, Mr. Khan’s office said it would not “dignify his appalling and bigoted comments with a response” but added, “London is the greatest city in the world, safer than major U.S. cities, and we’re delighted to welcome the record number of U.S. citizens moving here.”
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September 23, 2025 20:42 UTC
Amazon ends assault on high street with closure of till-free stores — as it happened
Shares of the Greek mining and energy company lost 3 per cent on its second day of trading, joining a mixed bag of laggards that included Smiths Group. JLR supply chain ‘at risk of collapse’The production freeze at Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) threatens to trigger “disintegration” across its supply chain, as businesses lay off staff, reduce production or collapse. Smiths Group surpasses expectations with record resultsShares in Smiths Group have climbed to an all-time high after the engineer beat expectations for profit and revenue and said its break-up was “progressing with pace”. It experienced another increase in demand for big-ticket items as it benefited from “favourable weather” and the closure of rival Homebase stores. Smiths Group break-up ‘progressing with pace’The FTSE 100 industrial conglomerate Smiths Group says its break-up is “progressing with pace”, alongside full-year results.
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September 23, 2025 20:06 UTC