Official figures show that there is more money left in the public finances than ever due to higher taxes being paid. The budget surplus in January was the largest since records began in 1993. according to Office for National Statistics (ONS) data. This means the government received more money than it spent last month, with…
The market was affected by rising oil prices and renewed concerns over a potential US-Iran conflict. Rising oil prices and renewed concerns over a potential US-Iran conflict weighed on investor sentiment, while several companies reported mixed quarterly earnings. according to the AP. The S&P 500 slipped 0.4% and was on track for its first decline…
Take a positive, close look at the world and what do you see? This certainly seems unexpected. Old friends are unreliable, and the rules no longer apply. For many, the global neighbourhood is clearly becoming scary. But don’t take my word for it. Listen to the head of Britain’s intelligence agency, MI6. “The front line…
BP has reported a 16% drop in annual profits after the collapse of wholesale oil prices through the end of 2025. The company, which is awaiting the arrival of a new chief executive in April amid a renewed campaign for oil and gas earnings, reported a net profit of $7.5bn (£5.5bn). BP said it had…
Amanda was told the next flight wouldn’t be for two days Neil Shaw, Assistant Editor (Money & Lifestyle) 09:43, 10 February 2026 Amanda was visiting South America (Jam Press) A woman was stripped of a £600 flight, and a simple administrative error ruined her journey home and left her stranded. Amanda Vicente’s backpacking trip of…
Erbil, Iraq – The US military is in the process of transferring nearly 7,000 ISIS suspects from prisons and jails in Northeast Syria to cross-border detention facilities in Iraq. The operation comes amid concerns over security following a mass escape from at least one prison in Syria, but it is also raising concerns over the fate…
Despite an overall tough festive period for retailers, online jewelery demand helped boost retail sales in December. Statistics show. Sales were up 0.4% from the previous month, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said, citing online jewelers reporting increased demand for precious metals such as gold and silver. Internet shopping performed well, while supermarket and…
