Asia stocks fall for third day, oil edges up as markets track Iran war
South Korea’s benchmark Kospi index was notably impacted, registering a more than 8% decline in morning trading, extending a slide that saw it slump over 7% the previous day. This…
Trump says US Navy will protect ships in Middle East ‘if necessary’
The Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint located between Iran and Oman, with the United Arab Emirates just to its south, is not merely a shipping lane; it is a geopolitical…
Trump threatens to halt trade with Spain over air base access
In characteristically blunt remarks, President Trump lambasted Spain, labeling its actions as "terrible" and suggesting an immediate and comprehensive halt to bilateral trade. "We’re going to cut off all trade,"…
Spring Statement: No new tax rises, but don’t be fooled – they are still set to rise.
The recent Spring Statement, delivered by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, offered a momentary reprieve for households and businesses, with the headline announcement that there would be no new tax…
Reeves says her plan is working as growth forecast cut for this year
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has asserted the efficacy of her economic plan amidst a backdrop of global uncertainty, even as the official growth estimate for the United Kingdom has been lowered…
Will petrol and diesel prices go up because of the Iran war?
The escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, particularly those involving Iran, have ignited significant concerns about a potential surge in global energy prices, directly impacting motorists and wider economies.…
Prices for home heating oil in NI rise as Middle East conflict escalates.
Northern Ireland is currently grappling with a significant surge in home heating oil prices, with some households reporting increases of over £100 in less than a week, a direct consequence…
Tax reform calculator launched in Guernsey
The necessity for comprehensive tax reform in Guernsey has been a central topic of political and public discourse for several years. Facing an ageing population, increasing healthcare costs, and a…
Brewdog: Bars close and hundreds lose jobs as beer firm sold in £33m deal
Administrators from AlixPartners confirmed the deal, highlighting that it has successfully preserved 733 jobs within the company’s UK operations. However, the rescue package came at a significant cost: 484 employees…
Thousands more flights cancelled as Iran strikes continue
The escalating conflict in the Middle East has triggered an unprecedented wave of flight cancellations, with thousands more services grounded on Monday as the joint Israeli and US war on…
















