Trump hails ‘historic’ deal for US to control 65bn barrels of Venezuela’s oil

Delcy Rodriguez, recognized by Washington as Venezuela’s interim President following the dramatic removal of Nicolás Maduro earlier this year, lauded the agreement as a vital catalyst for her nation’s desperate…

Fed has ‘work to do’ if price rises don’t ease for Americans, Warsh says

While Warsh acknowledged that some inflation readings over the summer months had appeared "better than expected," he quickly qualified this by stating that these figures did not yet reflect a…

Gatwick Airport facing water outage after main burst in Horley

Initial reports from the North Terminal indicated that while food outlets remained open, their services were severely restricted. Passengers could access these establishments for seating purposes only, meaning the ability…

Energy prices: SSE gas price to increase by 19% from October

The utility company cited "unprecedented levels of volatility in global energy markets and higher wholesale gas prices" as the primary drivers behind this latest adjustment. This explanation underscores the profound…

Trump administration illegally retaliated against Anthropic, judge says

A federal judge has definitively ruled that the US Department of Defense acted unlawfully and unconstitutionally when it designated the prominent artificial intelligence (AI) startup Anthropic as a supply chain…

Sports Direct’s Ashley attacks Burnham over ‘populist’ High Street revival plans

Billionaire Sports Direct founder Mike Ashley has launched a fierce broadside against recent economic and retail policies proposed by Prime Minister Andy Burnham, dismissing them as "populist reactions" that fail…

Hackers steal data from millions of UK airport customers

Michael Goddard, a 71-year-old resident of Cheshire, was among the first wave of individuals to receive an unsettling email from MAG, notifying him and his 68-year-old wife, Julie, that their…

Bristol ice cream shop Tarr’s to close after 106 years

Founded in 1918 by Arthur Tarr, a returning serviceman from World War I with a passion for confectionary, the shop initially began as a small sweet and tobacco kiosk. However,…

Experts’ five tips to make a rented property feel like home

Transforming a rented property into a cherished home presents a unique balancing act for many. On one hand, there’s a deep-seated desire to create a living space that feels warm,…

Household energy bills to hit three-year high as Ofgem announces 4% rise from October

Prime Minister Andy Burnham acknowledged the impending increase would be "difficult" for many families, expressing understanding for the strain it places on household budgets. He highlighted the government’s proactive measure…