British Journalist Sentenced To Prison In Malaysia For Defaming Queen
The journalist has alleged that she is being targeted because of her reports that exposed the 1MDB scandal.
Farmers Across the EU Unite in Protest: Costs Are Up While Prices Stay Down
The costs borne by farmers, notably for energy, fertiliser, and transport, have escalated in numerous EU countries, particularly since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
Labour Backtrack On £28 Billion Green Investment Pledge After Weeks Of Confusion
With a UK general election looming, the Labour Party are starting to persuade business and financial sector leaders that it can be trusted to grow the economy.
Buried In Massive Debt, Italy Puts Crown Jewels Up For Sale
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni once declared Italy's postal service a "crown jewel" that must stay in state hands, but she is now selling a stake as part of a privatisation programme to tackle a huge public debt.
Stocks Steady While Oil Prices Back Off Three-month Highs
European and US stocks were mostly flat Monday at the start of a week packed with major earnings and data in addition to central bank decisions on interest rates.
Alabama Executes Murderer Through Nitrogen Asphyxiation
Smith is the first person in the world to be put to death using pure nitrogen gas.
Labour And SNP Accused Of Plotting 'Dirty Deal' That Would 'Wipe The Tories Off The Map'
Humza Yousaf says that the SNP and Labour should discuss their "shared interests" as he is "absolutely" sure that Keir Starmer will be the next Prime Minister.
Are the Tories Indulging In Series of Misleading Claims Including Asylum Backlog Clearance?
The statistical watchdog UK Statistics Authority has intervened in the asylum backlog clearance matter for the second time refuting UK government claims as half truths.
IMF Chief Says AI Holds Risks, 'Tremendous Opportunity' For Global Economy
Artificial intelligence poses risks to job security around the world but also offers a "tremendous opportunity" to boost flagging productivity levels and fuel global growth, the IMF chief told AFP.
How Martin Thibeault Became A Mentor In Network Marketing
Network marketing expert Martin Thibeault is sharing his inspirational story and sharing the wealth.
Ballon d'Or Scandal: PSG Under Investigation For Allegedly Manipulating Lionel Messi's 2021 Award
Messi made the unexpected and sensational move from Barcelona to PSG in the summer of 2021.
Doctors In England Defend Starting Longest Strike In NHS History
Junior doctors in England on Wednesday defended a decision to start their longest consecutive strike in the seven-decade history of Britain's National Health Service (NHS).
Energy Bills In The UK Is Set To Increase By Five Per Cent After Rise In Energy Price Cap
The average annual household energy bill has risen by £94 to £1,928 during the coldest months of 2024.
Record Number Of Homeless Children In UK Reaches All Time High At Over 140,000
Research shows that a record number of children have been forced into temporary accommodation this winter, including shipping containers and shared rooms.
China's Xi Hails 'Resilient' Economy In Bullish New Year Speech
President Xi Jinping said Sunday the Chinese economy had grown "more resilient and dynamic" in 2023, despite financial figures continuing to disappoint as the post-Covid recovery stalls.
Comeback King Elon Musk's Turbulent Year Still Ends With $100 Billion (£78 Billion) Profit
With 2024 around the corner, Elon Musk has cemented his position as the world's richest man.
FC Barcelona Could Be Banned From Champions League For Three Years Over FFP Violations
The club is at odds with UEFA over alleged violations of financial fair play regulations.
British Billionaire Ratcliffe Agrees Deal To Buy 25 Percent Of Man Utd
British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe has agreed a deal to buy a 25 percent stake in Manchester United for about $1.3 billion, vowing to return the Premier League club to the "top of world football".
Energy Bills Predicted To Fall To £1,660 From April, A New Forecast Suggests
Consultancy firm Cornwall Insight says bills could drop by £268 a 16 per cent decrease – in line with the official price cap set by the UK's energy regulator Ofgem.
Ofgem Proposes Energy Price Cap Adjustment to Tackle £3 Billion Debt Crisis
The proposed measure involves a one-time adjustment of £16, spread across the period from April 2024 to March 2025.
Here are the Top Five Crypto Exchanges in the Market Today
There's no denying that the digital asset sector has witnessed a substantial uptrend over the course of 2023.
The Path Ahead: Unraveling the Dynamics of Emerging Market Currencies in 2024
The decline in the Eurozone area economies, notably Germany, that are in or near entering recession would, alongside high oil prices, suggest Euro weakness going forward.
Bank of England's Financial Stability Report Highlights Resilience Amid Rising Interest Rates
The Bank of England recently released its Financial Stability Report, spotlighting the resilience of UK households and businesses in the face of escalating interest rates.
US Oil Prices Slide Below $70 A Barrel; Mixed Day For Global Stocks
US oil prices finished below $70 a barrel for the first time since July on Wednesday on a mixed day for global equities, as traders pondered hopes for interest rate cuts from the European Central Bank and the US Federal Reserve.
Bank of England To Assess Risks AI Poses To UK Financial Stability
AI and machine learning have been used across the financial sector for at least a decade, such as to help detect fraud and money laundering.
Global Stocks Mixed As US Crude Prices Slips To Five-month Low
Global stocks were mixed Tuesday as investors digested data suggesting a slowing US labor market, while US crude prices sank to a five-month low amid lingering concerns about demand.
Gold Hits Record High As Equities Weaken
Gold hit a record high on Monday as growing optimism that the Federal Reserve will cut US interest rates in the new year has dented the dollar in recent weeks.
UK Government To Intervene In the Telegraph Takeover Deal As Tories Worry About the Newspaper's Operations
Several Tory MPs have urged the UK government to intervene in the Telegraph takeover deal by UAE-backed investment fund, resulting in the Media Secretary writing a hard-hitting letter to the involved parties.
The Economy, Stupid? UK PM Sunak's 'Only' Chance Of Re-election
UK leader Rishi Sunak's hopes of turning around his beleaguered Conservative party's fortunes before a likely general election next year hinge on a British economic recovery, observers say.
MPs Push For School Curriculum To Include Compulsory Financial Education
MPs have launched an inquiry that sets out to teach all students – aged 11 to 16 – about money management amid the cost of living crisis.