Lloyds Banking Group to close 95 more branches across UK
Lloyds Banking Group will shut 95 more branches across Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland, citing falling footfall as customers shift to mobile banking. Read more: Lloyds Banking Group to…
2026
Russian energy cut key to EU economic woes ā Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron has said the EU is in āemergency modeā due to soaring energy costs after losing Russian supply Read Full Article at RT.com
Russian MP calls out āidiotsā and āscoundrelsā for throttling Telegram
Senior Russian lawmaker Sergey Mironov has slammed officials in the country for restricting the Telegram messenger Read Full Article at RT.com
Venezuela renews oil shipments to Israel ā Bloomberg
Israel has reportedly received a crude shipment from Venezuela after the US imposed a blockade on the country and kidnapped its president Read Full Article at RT.com
Children ābombardedā with weight-loss drug ads online, commissioner warns
Englandās childrenās commissioner says young people are routinely exposed to online adverts for weight-loss injections and cosmetic procedures, calling for tougher social media regulation. Read more: Children ābombardedā with weight-loss…
Oatly loses āmilkā branding battle in UK Supreme Court
Oatly has lost a Supreme Court challenge over its āpost-milk generationā slogan, after judges ruled plant-based drinks cannot use protected dairy terms under UK and EU-derived law. Read more: Oatly…
American auto giant reports record losses
US automaker Ford posted an $8.2 billion net loss for 2025, citing electric vehicle struggles, tariffs, and supply-chain disruptions Read Full Article at RT.com
Mozart AI raises $6m to put artists at the heart of AI-powered music creation
London-based Mozart AI has raised $6m in a seed round led by Balderton Capital as it accelerates growth of its AI-powered music creation platform and launches a mobile app. Read…
Retail spending rebounds in January after weak Christmas
UK retail sales rose 2.7% year-on-year in January, according to the BRC and KPMG, as shoppers took advantage of post-Christmas discounts following a subdued festive period. Read more: Retail spending…
Tariffs and falling demand leave Scotch distillers under pressure
Dozens of Scottish distilleries are showing signs of financial distress as exports to the US and China weaken, tariffs bite and domestic demand shifts away from spirits. Read more: Tariffs…