Marcus Williams, Political Reporter
Dual-Nationality Customer Denied Will-Writing Service by Co-op
In a concerning case of potential discrimination, the Co-op has refused to provide will-writing services to a customer solely on…
Lloyds Banking Group Faces Scrutiny Over Staff Data Use in Pay Talks
In a concerning development, the UK's data watchdog, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), is investigating Lloyds Banking Group over a…
Trump Lashes Out at JPMorgan CEO’s Defence of Federal Reserve
In a sharp rebuke, US President Donald Trump has hit back at JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon for suggesting that the…
Renowned Economist Adam Tooze Navigates the Radical New World Order
Adam Tooze, a renowned economic historian and global intellectual, has emerged as a leading guide through the tumultuous events of…
Steelmaker’s Lender Accused of Breaching Loan Agreement with Government
In a high-profile legal battle, Green Hill Bank AG (GBAG) has accused the UK's Department for Business and Trade (DBT)…
Chevron Poised to Benefit from Potential Venezuela Opportunity
The recent political upheaval in Venezuela has sparked renewed interest from US oil companies, with Chevron emerging as the frontrunner…
Navigating the AI Investment Landscape: Strategies to Safeguard Your Finances
As the new year dawns, the financial markets have been abuzz with warnings of an "AI bubble" that could potentially…
White House Pressures Federal Reserve, Risking Backlash
As the US economy faces a complex mix of signals, with slowing momentum but still decent headline growth, the Trump…
Soaring FTSE 100 Offers Chance to Boost Investment Engagement
The FTSE 100 index has hit a historic milestone, breaching the 10,000-point mark for the first time. While some may…
Construction Sector Struggles with Prolonged Downturn
The UK's construction industry continued to face challenges in December, with housing, commercial, and civil engineering activities all experiencing sharp…
Pub Shares Soar as Government Prepares to Ease Business Rate Hikes
The UK's pub and hospitality companies have seen their share prices surge this morning, as the government readies a U-turn…
Job Growth Slows in December as US Payrolls Miss Forecast
A slowdown in hiring was evident last month as the US economy added fewer jobs than expected, according to the…
Concerns Over Fed Independence Intensify Amid Powell Investigation
In a concerning development, Goldman Sachs' chief economist Jan Hatzius has warned that the criminal investigation threat facing Federal Reserve…
Oil Riches in Venezuela Unlikely to Tempt US Companies
As Donald Trump, the self-anointed acting president of Venezuela and the United States, eyes the country's vast oil reserves, industry…
Taiwanese Chipmakers Pledge $250 Billion Investment in US as Part of New Trade Deal
In a significant development in US-Taiwan economic relations, the Biden administration has announced a landmark trade agreement that will see…