A WORLD ON EDGE: WHY NUCLEAR DISARMAMENT NEEDS TO BE A PRIORITY
The global landscape feels more precarious than ever. Tensions simmer, alliances shift, and the specter of nuclear weapons hangs heavy ...
China tightens stock market rules after sell-off
China has tightened its financial industry rules as the government tries to halt a deepening sell-off in the world's second largest eco...
Tesla: Electric carmaker’s shares slide after Musk warns of slowdown
Shares in Tesla slumped by more than 12% on Thursday after it warned its sales growth would be weaker this year than in 2023.
That wip...
Lower UK government borrowing raises prospects of tax cuts
Lower than expected government borrowing last month has increased the possibility of tax cuts in the Budget, analysts say.
Borrowi...
Two million could see energy cut off this winter, charity warns
Two million people could have their gas and electricity cut off this winter because they cannot afford to top up their prepayment meter...
US home sales see worst year since 1995
Home sales in the US sank to the lowest in nearly 30 years, as a sharp rise in interest rates increased costs for buyers and persuaded ...
Inflation risk from Red Sea disruption, warns economist
Inflation is at risk of rising again, according to a leading economist, following attacks on ships using a vital trade route through th...
New train strike dates announced by Aslef drivers’ union
A fresh series of strikes has been unveiled by the main train drivers' union, Aslef, in its long-running pay dispute with 16 train comp...
Global economy set for weakest growth since pandemic, warns World Bank
The global economy is set to grow at its slowest pace since the pandemic, the World Bank has warned.
It has forecast growth of jus...
Strong US jobs growth dampens talk of rate cuts
Hiring in the US was unexpectedly strong last month, as the American economy continued to defy forecasts of a slowdown.
Employers ...