US slashes proposed tariffs on Italian pasta imports

The initial proposal, stemming from allegations of unfair trade practices, particularly "dumping," had cast a long shadow over the transatlantic food trade. The US Commerce Department had previously accused these…

FTSE 100 index hits 10,000 milestone in new year rally.

The London Stock Exchange’s flagship index, the FTSE 100, soared past the psychologically significant 10,000-point mark for the first time in its history on the inaugural trading day of the…

China’s BYD set to overtake Tesla as world’s top EV seller

On Thursday, BYD, an acronym for "Build Your Dreams," disclosed a remarkable surge in its 2023 sales, with battery-powered car deliveries soaring by almost 28% to an impressive total of…

Female artists (and Oasis) drove UK music sales in 2025

To almost no-one’s surprise, Taylor Swift once again dominated the UK music charts in 2025, cementing her status as an unparalleled force in the global music industry. The star’s highly…

Eurostar services return to normal after major Channel Tunnel disruption.

Cross-Channel rail services, including Eurostar and Le Shuttle, have largely returned to normal operations following significant disruption that crippled routes between the UK and France for over 24 hours. Thousands…

US stock market ends 2025 on a high note after volatile year.

After a tumultuous twelve months that saw investors navigate geopolitical headwinds, shifting trade policies, and an AI-driven frenzy, the US stock market concluded 2025 on a remarkably strong trajectory, sending…

Crypto users forced to share account details with tax officials.

The landscape of cryptocurrency in the United Kingdom has undergone a significant transformation with the introduction of stringent new tax regulations, effective from January 1st. Individuals engaged in buying, selling,…

Gold and silver see rollercoaster end to blockbuster year

The journey for gold in 2025 was particularly breathtaking. The yellow metal’s price surged by an astonishing more than 60% over the year, reaching an unprecedented record high of over…

Bottled water from Waitrose recalled over risk it contains glass.

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued a critical warning regarding a bottled water product sold exclusively at Waitrose, advising consumers to immediately return the item to the store due…

Energy price cap rises slightly as temperatures fall

Millions of households across England, Scotland, and Wales are facing a slight increase in their energy bills as the new year commences, following regulator Ofgem’s decision to raise its energy…