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The UK industrial sector is facing significant challenges due to a lack of investment and vision, contrasted by China's rapid advancements. Incoming Labour business and industry secretaries are expected to implement emergency rescue packages to prevent imminent closures, as seen with Jonathan Reynolds advocating for a legal takeover of British Steel to save 3,500 jobs. This situation echoes historical instances, such as Tony Benn's 1974 intervention to support workers forming a cooperative to rescue motorcycle...

Read a summary of this article on FAST.Get bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try. Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FAST FASTSINGAPORE: The Singapore Democratic Alliance (SDA) has again deferred announcing whether it will contest Punggol GRC at the General Election on May 3.During a party walkabout last week, SDA chairman Desmond Lim said a resolution on the Group Representation Constituency would be reached this week.But...

SINGAPORE: The Workers’ Party (WP) introduced its fourth batch of candidates for the May 3 General Election on April 20, 2025, featuring Michael Thng, Jackson Au Chee Meng, and Paris V Parameswari. WP secretary-general Pritam Singh noted that they have introduced 14 new faces and will contest fewer than one-third of the 97 parliamentary seats. Thng, Au, and Parameswari bring diverse backgrounds and experiences, highlighting the party's commitment to addressing issues faced by Singaporeans. Full...

Summary Gho Sze Kee, a shipping lawyer, will represent the People's Action Party (PAP) in Mountbatten SMC for the upcoming General Election, replacing retiring four-term MP Lim Biow Chuan. Lim has served close to 20 years, winning his last election in 2020 with 73.82% of the vote. Gho, a community leader and vice-chairperson of the Bukit Timah Citizens’ Consultative Committee, has been recognized for her activism and was praised by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong for...

On Saturday, twenty-one humanoid robots participated in the Yizhuang half-marathon in Beijing, marking the first instance of robots racing alongside humans over a 21km course. The robots, produced by Chinese companies like DroidVP and Noetix Robotics, varied in height from under 1.2m to 1.8m, with one featuring almost human-like qualities such as feminine features and the ability to wink and smile. Beijing officials likened the event to motor racing due to the involvement of engineering...

At the Yizhuang half-marathon in Beijing on Saturday, twenty-one humanoid robots participated alongside thousands of human runners, marking the first instance of such a competition over a 21km (13-mile) course. This event showcased the advancements in robotics and their integration into social and sporting activities, highlighting China's innovative approach to technology. The race not only emphasized the capabilities of humanoid robots but also represented a significant milestone in the interaction between humans and machines in...