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The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) unveiled new cryptocurrency regulations this week that appear set to lighten the regulatory burden on digital as
Rishi Sunak has hinted that cutting taxes on employment will be a key strategy to protect workers as artificial intelligence reshapes the job market. As new tec
Many Americans planning to move to Florida from states like New Jersey face a pressing concern: access to affordable healthcare. With ongoing political gridlock
A man has urged bus drivers to refuse to move their vehicles until passengers stop what he describes as an ‘unhygienic’ habit on board. His call highlights grow
President Donald Trump’s recent ultimatum to Iran, demanding the Strait of Hormuz be fully reopened within 48 hours or face attacks on its power plants, has spa
Individual Savings Accounts, or ISAs, have become a key part of British personal finance, offering a tax-efficient way to save and invest. Yet, despite their po
Fixed mortgage rates across the UK have started creeping upwards, with lenders responding to inflation fears stoked by the ongoing war in Iran. The Bank of Engl
The tax return deadline for the 2024-25 tax year is 31 January 2026. Millions of people in the UK must submit their self-assessment tax returns by this date to
Market Financial Solutions (MFS), a London-based mortgage lender, collapsed last month amid claims of serious financial misconduct. The Financial Conduct Author
Oil prices surged past $100 a barrel as tensions between the US and Iran intensified, causing global market jitters. Stocks and bonds alike took a hit, while th
The intensifying conflict between Iran and Israel is rattling global supply chains in a way not seen for decades. Key shipping routes like the Strait of Hormuz
The Financial Conduct Authority has scrapped the £100 cap on contactless card payments, yet Britain’s banks are sticking with the familiar limit. What does this
The European Central Bank (ECB) has decided to keep its key interest rates unchanged, citing the war in the Middle East as a major source of uncertainty cloudin
British Columbia’s credit rating took a hit this week, with two major agencies lowering their assessments amid rising debt and mounting deficits. The province f
Unemployment in the UK has stalled at its highest level in half a decade, with the youth labour market facing particular strain. The Office for National Statist
Pay increases in the UK have slowed markedly, with average earnings growth dropping to 3.8% in the three months to January — the weakest pace since 2020. This s
The European Central Bank is caught in a delicate balancing act as the Iran conflict poses a big threat to inflation, making it likely to hold interest rates st
Global stock markets are facing fresh headwinds, with analysts at Morgan Stanley warning that the worst of the downturn might not be over. Concerns about the es
Britons looking for a new home loan are now facing an average annual bill almost £800 higher than just a fortnight ago. This sharp increase comes as global tens
Global oil prices shot up this week, nearing $110 a barrel, after Israel reportedly struck Iran's largest gas field. This marks a major escalation in the ongoin
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has declared he won't be stepping down from his post until a Justice Department investigation into the central bank's bui
The price of crude oil has rocketed, global travel routes are in crisis, and the vital Strait of Hormuz remains virtually shut. This is the stark reality of an
Rare earth elements are vital for modern technology, powering everything from electric vehicles to defence systems. But one nation holds a near-monopoly on thei
European airlines are beginning to feel the sharp pinch of escalating jet fuel prices, a direct consequence of ongoing tensions in the Middle East. Scandinavian
American households are facing a sharp rise in diesel and petrol costs, largely thanks to escalating tensions in the Middle East, which now threatens to oversha
