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ONS: Britain added just over 300,000 homes since the parliament began; completions near 200,000 and permissions down 15% raise doubts over the 1.5m homes pledge.
Iran war disruption to Gulf shipping, Middle East air hubs threatens NHS supply chains, risking higher costs and shortages for the £21.6bn medicines bill.
Councillors approved about 5,000 homes at Marston Valley near Universal Studios and East West Rail, despite local warnings over traffic and the environment
HK IPOs pulled in about HK$140bn (US$17.9bn) by early April, keeping the market top for global IPO fundraising. KPMG, LSEG data show a tech- and AI-led surge.
One person was detained after shots were heard at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, forcing President Trump and other guests to be evacuated.
From April 2027, defined contribution pensions IHT rules change means pots could face 40% tax if estates exceed the £325,000 nil‑rate band. Next steps.
Coordinated attacks across Mali led airlines to cancel flights to Bamako, disrupting travel, cargo and commerce while authorities assess whether the capital’s airport was directly hit.
Decide whether to sell your home at 60: compare downsizing, renting and investing the proceeds to weigh housing costs, retirement spending and management duties.
Thomas Massie raised $351,318 in 24 hours via a 'Money Bomb' as he defends Kentucky's 4th District against Trump-endorsed Ed Gallrein; primary is 19 May.
Malaysia's King will name the next MACC chief after Azam Baki's contract ends in May; the palace warned the appointment should not be politicised.
Public records show the IRS paid Palantir $130m since 2018 for Lead and Case Analytics, used to link records across agencies in financial-crime probes.
US judge seeks review of ban on using frozen Venezuelan assets to fund Nicolás Maduro's defence, raising questions about sanctions and the right to counsel.
Shapoorji Pallonji won creditor approval to push back payment on a ~143bn‑rupee zero‑coupon bond from 30 April to 30 June, creating time for refinancing.
TSK launches a €150m public offering to list in Spain, targets a mid‑May debut pending CNMV approval; advisers value the group at €500m–€600m now.
SNB chair Martin Schlegel said the bank has room for manoeuvre to cut rates or intervene in FX markets and will act to keep inflation on its target.
James Bosworth: 'orange wave' of right-leaning wins in Latin America is raising political volatility for investors in energy and mining and agriculture.
IDC finds 82% of government organisations use AI agents and 71% plan expansion in 2026–27. Why public bodies may lead the next wave of automation.
Sam's Club discounts include up to 60% off clearance items and reduced new-member rates. See how clearance deals and Sam's Cash boost savings today.
U.S. stock futures slipped as hopes for a U.S.-Iran thaw faded after Strait of Hormuz incidents pushed oil toward $95/bbl and dented investor risk appetite.
Rare Pokémon cards fetch millions while grading, speculation and theft reshape the market. We outline who benefits and the security risks collectors face.
Iran war has rerouted energy and freight toward Central Asia, boosting demand for overland corridors and raising transport costs that feed inflation.
China issued 2025 special treasury bonds — 20- and 30-year ultra-long tranches and five-year bank-support bonds — to fund projects and bolster bank capital.
SBI Funds is preparing a March IPO that could raise $1.5bn and value the firm near $15bn, with a combined 10% stake for sale amid a cooling IPO market.
HCOB PMI shows Germany's private-sector growth weakened as manufacturing returned to contraction and services cooled, leaving the recovery fragile.
Sainsbury's reports underlying operating profit of about £1.03bn and warns the Middle East conflict may hit profits, with group revenue roughly £33.6bn.
