Gold soars above $5,300 per ounce
Gold prices have hit a new record above $5,300 per ounce amid geopolitical tensions and a weakening US dollar Read Full Article at RT.com
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EU state’s PM predicts rush to resume business in Russia
Western companies will rush to reestablish business in Russia after the Ukraine conflict ends, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has said Read Full Article at RT.com
Extreme poverty rate shoots up in UK – study
UK poverty deepens as more low-income households face severe hardship, the Joseph Rowntree Foundation says Read Full Article at RT.com
Liz Kendall unveils AI ‘Future of Work’ unit and pledge to upskill 10 million workers by 2030
Science and Technology Secretary Liz Kendall has announced a new cross-government Future of Work Unit, a £27m TechLocal programme and plans to upskill 10 million workers in AI by 2030.…
Litestream Ventures secures $78m in investor pledges at Davos forum
Litestream Ventures recorded $78m in non-binding investor pledges during the World Economic Forum, debuting new pledge-based signalling technology to back companies tackling global challenges. Read more: Litestream Ventures secures $78m…
£162bn of UK exports at risk as firms struggle to collect payments from US, China and India
Almost a quarter of UK exports are exposed to high payment collection risk in the US, China and India, putting £162bn of British trade at risk, according to Allianz Trade.…
Amazon axes 16,000 more jobs worldwide to ‘remove bureaucracy’
Amazon is cutting a further 16,000 jobs globally in a second round of layoffs, with UK roles at risk, as the retail giant moves to streamline management and reduce bureaucracy.…
Rogo opens London office following $75 million Series C funding as AI demand surges across European finance
Financial AI platform Rogo has opened its first international office in London, backed by a $75m Series C round led by Sequoia Capital, as European banks accelerate AI adoption. Read…
LVMH results point to prolonged pressure across the luxury market, says GlobalData
LVMH’s full-year 2025 results show falling revenues across key regions and categories, signalling that structural challenges in the global luxury market may persist into 2026, according to GlobalData. Read more:…
Modern Milkman raises £10m to scale sustainable doorstep delivery
Sustainable grocery delivery firm Modern Milkman has secured a £10m investment from Salica Investments to expand its UK operations, accelerate US growth and develop new circular-economy services. Read more: Modern…