Damning EU report lays bare bloc’s ‘dangerous dependence’ on critical mineral imports | Critical minerals
The EU is struggling to free itself from dependence on China and countries in the global south for…
UK now sick man of G7 as Britain spends most on benefits of any nation | Personal Finance | Finance
The UK is set to become the biggest spender on benefits in the G7 by the end of…
State pension payments could rise by £2,400 a year WITHOUT triple lock
State pension payment rates can be boosted by an extra £2,400 annually, or £50 a week, for Britons…
Apply Now: $5,000 Seed Grants for African Startup Entrepreneurs
African startups raised only $2.2 billion in 2024, representing just 0.6% of global startup funding, highlighting a massive…
UK investor Michael Flacks ‘very interested in British Steel takeover’ | British Steel
The British investor Michael Flacks is reportedly “very” interested in buying British Steel and combining it with another…
Most experts think the RBA will hike the cash rate. Here’s why they may be wrong | Reserve Bank of Australia
The Reserve Bank is overwhelmingly expected to hike rates at its first policy meeting of the year –…
Rachel Reeves confirms £575 state pension rise – but only for some over-65s
Not everyone will get the same amounts under the pension system Rachel Reeves has confirmed pension changes. Pension…
Damp January: is the age of abstinence coming to an end? | Life and style
Name: Damp January. Age: New. It’s over thankfully, though in the UK we now seem to be into…
UK manufacturing growth accelerates as export orders rise | Manufacturing sector
British manufacturers enjoyed one of their best months since Labour came to power in January, according to a…
Faisal Islam: Mandelson, Darling and the conversation I can’t forget
In 2011, Darling told me something more about the call in a series of private interviews I did…