Russian oil major agrees sale of foreign assets to US firm
A deal between sanctioned Russian giant Lukoil and Carlyle Group awaits US regulatory approval after a prior bid was rejected Read Full Article at RT.com
January 2026
The dollar is tanking and Trump seems unfazed. Does that make sense?
The US is trying to balance high deficits, high debt, and also the need to provide dollars to the world to maintain reserve-currency status Read Full Article at RT.com
Gold breaks new record
The price of gold has hit an all-time high of $5,600 amid geopolitical and economic uncertainties Read Full Article at RT.com
Aldi to open 40 new UK stores in 2026 as part of £370m expansion
Aldi plans to open 40 new UK stores in 2026 under a £370m investment, targeting towns without an Aldi as it works towards a long-term goal of 1,500 locations. Read…
YouTube criticised for pulling out of UK TV audience measurement system
YouTube has suspended its participation in the UK’s Barb audience measurement system, drawing criticism from broadcasters and advertisers over transparency and accountability. Read more: YouTube criticised for pulling out of…
UPS to cut 30,000 jobs as it accelerates shift away from Amazon deliveries
UPS plans to cut up to 30,000 jobs in 2026 as it continues to scale back low-margin Amazon deliveries, despite forecasting higher revenues for the year ahead. Read more: UPS…
National Wealth Fund to double investment pace with focus on clean energy and green steel
The National Wealth Fund plans to invest up to £5bn a year in clean energy, green steel and infrastructure, aiming to unlock £100bn for the UK economy and support 200,000…
Poundland owner Gordon Brothers buys LK Bennett out of administration
LK Bennett has been bought out of administration by Gordon Brothers, the US firm behind Poundland’s rescue, putting the fashion brand’s nine UK shops and 380 jobs at risk. Read…
Royal Mail delivered Christmas post late to 16 million people, Citizens Advice finds
Royal Mail delivered letters and parcels late to around 16 million people over Christmas, up 50% on last year, prompting warnings from Citizens Advice that consumers face “no light at…
Pornhub to block UK access for new users amid age-verification row
Pornhub will restrict access for UK users from 2 February, blocking new visitors and citing the Online Safety Act’s age-verification rules as ineffective, as regulator Ofcom disputes the claim. Read…