Business & Economy

Cockroach Protests Rattle Modi: Inside India's Rising Movement

Cockroach Protests Rattle Modi: Inside India's Rising Movement

The Cockroach Janta protests have erupted across India, shaking the political establishment and challenging Prime Minister Narendra Modi's grip on ...

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Norwegian Teen Convicted in UK Contract Killing Plot

Norwegian Teen Convicted in UK Contract Killing Plot

A Norwegian teenager has been found guilty of travelling to the UK to carry out a contract killing ordered by an international crime gang linked to...

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FIFA Opens Disciplinary Case Against Argentina Over Falklands

FIFA Opens Disciplinary Case Against Argentina Over Falklands

FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Argentina following the Falklands banner displayed after their World Cup semi-final win over Engla...

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Infantino's World Cup Expansion Plan: A Vision for Growth

Infantino's World Cup Expansion Plan: A Vision for Growth

Gianni Infantino's World Cup expansion plan has been a cornerstone of his FIFA presidency, reflecting a clear desire to grow the sport's global rea...

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US-Saudi Strikes in Iraq Push Region Into Uncharted Territory

US-Saudi Strikes in Iraq Push Region Into Uncharted Territory

The US-Saudi strikes in Iraq have pushed the Middle East into uncharted territory, as analysts warn of an increasingly unpredictable conflict. With...

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Wildfires Near Madrid: Homeowners Return to Devastation and

Wildfires Near Madrid: Homeowners Return to Devastation and

Wildfires near Madrid have forced hundreds of residents to evacuate, and as they return, the emotional and physical toll is immense. The recent bla...

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FIFA World Cup Sell-Off: A Red-Card Offense by Gianni Infantino

FIFA World Cup Sell-Off: A Red-Card Offense by Gianni Infantino

FIFA World Cup sell-off plans by Gianni Infantino have sparked outrage among football fans, as the governing body seeks to sell stakes in the tourn...

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Reform UK Loan Inquiry Dropped: Tice Avoids Investigation

Reform UK Loan Inquiry Dropped: Tice Avoids Investigation

The Reform UK loan inquiry has been dropped by Parliament's standards watchdog, as it declined to investigate Richard Tice over an undeclared £80,0...

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Social Care Reform: Burnham's Bold Plan or Political Groundhog

Social Care Reform: Burnham's Bold Plan or Political Groundhog

Social care reform in England has long been a political minefield, and Andy Burnham's recent speech on the issue has reignited the debate. As the m...

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Excessive Time Online Linked to Stress and Worse Mood, Study

Excessive Time Online Linked to Stress and Worse Mood, Study

Excessive time online is linked to higher stress levels and worse mood, according to a new study from the University of Duisburg-Essen. The researc...

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Defence Shares Rise as Andy Burnham Appoints John Healey...
Defence Shares Rise as Andy Burnham Appoints John Healey...
Defence shares have surged after Andy Burnham appointed John Healey as chancellor, sparking investor optimism over increased military spending. Babcock International rose 7%, BAE Systems gained 3%, and Rolls-Royce climbed... Read more...
Mitie Takeover: £3.1bn OCS Deal Reflects London Market...
Mitie Takeover: £3.1bn OCS Deal Reflects London Market...
The Mitie takeover by private-equity backed OCS Group for £3.1bn marks a significant blow to the London stock market, as another prominent UK-listed company prepares to go private. The deal,... Read more...
Healthy Diet Too Expensive: UN Report Finds 1 in 3 Can't Afford It
Healthy Diet Too Expensive: UN Report Finds 1 in 3 Can't Afford It
A healthy diet is now too expensive for one in three people worldwide, according to a new UN report that highlights the deepening crisis of food affordability. The 2026 State... Read more...
Andy Burnham Becomes UK PM: Challenges and Global Reactions
Andy Burnham Becomes UK PM: Challenges and Global Reactions
Andy Burnham has entered 10 Downing Street as Britain’s seventh prime minister in a decade, drawing warm congratulations from world leaders but also intense scrutiny over the monumental challenges awaiting... Read more...
UK Borrowing Falls Less Than Expected: Healey's Buffer Plan
UK Borrowing Falls Less Than Expected: Healey's Buffer Plan
UK borrowing fell to £16bn in June, well below City forecasts, giving Chancellor John Healey room to announce a VAT cut on household electricity bills as part of a plan... Read more...
Social Darwinists to Tech Bros: Book Exposes Fight Against Equality in America
Social Darwinists to Tech Bros: Book Exposes Fight Against Equality in America
Social Darwinists and tech utopians have long fueled the fight against equality in America, as historian Kim Phillips-Fein reveals in her new book Country of Lords. Published amid celebrations of... Read more...
Balancing Work and Childcare This Summer? Essential Tips for...
Balancing Work and Childcare This Summer? Essential Tips for...
Balancing work and childcare this summer is a major challenge for many parents, with new research showing that arranging six weeks of holiday childcare can cost up to £1,145 per... Read more...
Andy Burnham Cabinet Appointments: Key Ins and Outs
Andy Burnham Cabinet Appointments: Key Ins and Outs
Andy Burnham's first cabinet appointments have been announced, with the new prime minister rewarding loyalists and shaking up the top team. The reshuffle includes a surprise Chancellor pick and a... Read more...
AI Drives Tech Workers to Unionize: Key Trends
AI Drives Tech Workers to Unionize: Key Trends
The technology industry, once a fortress resistant to labor unions, is now seeing a wave of AI-driven unionization among tech workers. Facing layoffs, surveillance, and ethical dilemmas, employees at companies... Read more...
Thames Water Golden Share: Bid to Avoid Nationalisation
Thames Water Golden Share: Bid to Avoid Nationalisation
The Thames Water golden share proposal has emerged as a last-ditch effort by investors to prevent nationalisation of Britain's largest water company. The consortium London & Valley Water (L&VW), representing... Read more...
Andy Burnham's EU Plan: What Brussels Expects from UK
Andy Burnham's EU Plan: What Brussels Expects from UK
Andy Burnham's EU strategy is under the microscope as Brussels prepares for a pivotal summit. The UK prime minister, little known in European capitals, now faces the same dilemmas that... Read more...
Stock Market Only Serves Top 1%? Two in Five Americans Think...
Stock Market Only Serves Top 1%? Two in Five Americans Think...
The stock market is often seen as a wealth-building tool, but two in five Americans believe it only serves the top 1%. According to a new Harris Poll survey exclusive... Read more...