Junk food advert ban set to come into force

This sweeping UK-wide measure targets products identified as primary contributors to childhood obesity rates, encompassing a broad spectrum of items that have become staples in many households. Categories under scrutiny…

Trump wants Venezuela’s oil. Will his plan work?

Venezuela indeed possesses an extraordinary endowment of oil, boasting an estimated 303 billion barrels of proven reserves, which firmly establishes it as having the largest such deposits globally. Yet, this…

Will we see signs of economic growth in 2026?

The government’s November budget introduced a raft of measures designed to alleviate these pressures and stimulate the economy. These included an uplift in the minimum wage, the contentious decision to…

Third of Londoners suffer hygiene poverty, says charity

The extensive research, conducted by The Hygiene Bank, highlights that approximately three out of 10 women in London have faced the harrowing decision of prioritising buying enough food for themselves…

School meals price increase will ‘acutely’ affect children in poverty.

Northern Ireland’s Commissioner for Children and Young People, Chris Quinn, has issued a stark warning: the impending increase in school meal prices will "acutely" impact children living in poverty who…

Octopus Energy to spin off $8.65bn tech arm Kraken.

Octopus Energy, the rapidly expanding British energy giant, is poised to spin off its highly successful Kraken Technologies division into a standalone company, a move that follows a significant investment…

Heating tips and how to keep your home warm as budgets are squeezed.

Freezing winter temperatures can mean significantly higher bills when keeping your home warm, especially as households continue to grapple with rising energy costs and a general squeeze on budgets. Navigating…

K-beauty: From social media trend to economic powerhouse

The journey of K-beauty, from intriguing social media trends to a formidable global economic force, is a testament to its innovation, adaptability, and the pervasive power of digital platforms. Who…

The pet food banks keeping animals with their owners

Arthur, alongside co-founder Robert Miller, initiated Animal Foodbank UK after their experiences volunteering with animal charities revealed a stark and widespread struggle among pet owners to provide for their animals.…

Practical tips to save on energy bills this winter

Millions of households across England, Scotland, and Wales are facing a slight but impactful rise in their energy bills this month, as the energy regulator Ofgem implements a 0.2% increase…