UK facing biggest hit to growth from Iran war out of G20 economies

The United Kingdom stands on the precipice of the most significant economic downturn among the G20 major economies, a direct consequence of the escalating geopolitical tensions and potential conflict involving…

NS&I set to pay millions in compensation to customers

The gravity of the situation is such that Pensions Minister Torsten Bell is scheduled to address Members of Parliament in the House of Commons on Thursday, where he is anticipated…

NHS, bills, immigration: Towns’ talking points ahead of election

Across Hamilton’s bustling town centre, Larkhall’s community hubs, and the quieter residential streets of Stonehouse, the state of the National Health Service consistently emerged as a primary anxiety. Years of…

How high could UK petrol and diesel prices go?

UK motorists are once again bracing themselves for a significant surge in fuel costs, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The conflict, reportedly involving the US and…

Oil price falls as Trump talks up Iran peace negotiations

Global oil prices experienced a notable decline following pronouncements from US President Donald Trump regarding progress in peace negotiations with Iran, coupled with Tehran’s conditional assurance of safe passage through…

Estate of late tycoon Mike Lynch to pay damages of £920m.

The High Court in London has delivered a conclusive ruling, mandating that the estate of the late British tech entrepreneur, Mike Lynch, must pay Hewlett-Packard (HP) an estimated $1.24 billion…

Royal Mail staff say they were told to hide post to look like targets met

The investigation uncovered a pervasive instruction among managers: "take the mail for a ride." This euphemism, widely understood by postal staff, refers to the act of removing mail from sorting…

Reeves pledges targeted help if energy bills spiral

The backdrop to these pledges is a volatile energy market and the looming prospect of significant shifts in household energy costs. While millions of households in England, Scotland, and Wales…

Ireland to cut excise duty on petrol and diesel

The Irish government has announced significant cuts to the excise duty levied on petrol and diesel, a direct response to the escalating and volatile fuel prices driven by global geopolitical…

Australia and EU agree sweeping trade deal in face of global uncertainty

Beyond the immediate economic benefits, the agreement extends its reach into crucial areas of international cooperation, including enhanced collaboration on defence and the vital sector of critical minerals. This broader…