What is fueling unrest across the EU?
Fuel supply disruptions and rising prices linked to the war in the Middle East trigger protests and threaten wider economic impact in the EU Read Full Article at RT.com
Middle East war triggering global energy ‘shock’ – IMF
Energy supply disruptions caused by the war in the Middle East will have a lasting impact on the global economy, the IMF has warned Read Full Article at RT.com
OECD urges reeves to overhaul ‘inefficient’ UK tax system
The OECD has called on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to launch an in-depth review of Britain's "inefficient" tax system, warning distortions and loopholes are throttling investment and growth. Read more: OECD…
Google takes on Opentable with AI that books your dinner in seconds
Google has launched an AI-powered restaurant booking tool in the UK, pulling real-time availability directly into search and threatening platforms like OpenTable. Read more: Google takes on Opentable with AI…
Easter lifts footfall but retailers brace for April cost squeeze
UK retail footfall rose 2.4% in March as Easter drew shoppers back, but the BRC warns April tax rises, wage hikes and fuel costs threaten high street recovery. Read more:…
White House warns staff over Iran war bets – media
The warning comes as markets have spiked on several occasions before big announcements by President Trump Read Full Article at RT.com
Retail backers of SEIT face wiping out half their money as green trust raises the white flag
SDCL Efficiency Income Trust (SEIT) has abandoned its rescue plan and opted for a managed wind-down after pressure from activist Saba Capital, leaving retail investors nursing potential losses of more…
OpenAI pulls plug on Stargate UK, leaving Starmer’s AI superpower pitch in tatters
OpenAI has paused its Stargate UK data centre investment, citing sky-high British energy prices and copyright uncertainty, in a blow to Labour's AI superpower ambitions. Read more: OpenAI pulls plug…
JLR battery plant lands £380m as government unveils £700m EV package
Jaguar Land Rover's Somerset gigafactory secures £380m as part of a £700m government package backing British EV manufacturing, R&D and SME supply chain firms. Read more: JLR battery plant lands…
Mortgage defaults hit two-year high as Iran crisis drives borrowing costs sharply higher
Bank of England Credit Conditions Survey shows mortgage defaults at a two-year high as the Iran crisis drives borrowing costs up, squeezing homeowners and SMEs. Read more: Mortgage defaults hit…