Oil Prices Plunge Following Israel-Iran Truce
Oil prices experienced a sharp decline of nearly 5% on Tuesday, following a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran after a two-week conflict. Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, initially…
PIP and Universal Credit: Recent Changes and Who’s Affected
Over 120 Labour MPs are actively opposing government-proposed benefit system reforms projected to save £5 billion by 2030. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer remains committed to implementing the changes despite…
Supercell CEO Calls for Greater Risk-Taking
Ilkka Paananen, CEO of Supercell, exudes a calm demeanor despite driving his company towards innovation in the mobile gaming industry. Barefoot, a common practice in Finnish offices, he emphasizes the…
Farage: Non-Domiciled Individuals Could Pay £250,000 to Avoid Some UK Tax
Reform UK has unveiled a proposal allowing non-domiciled individuals to avoid certain UK taxes by paying a £250,000 fee. The revenue generated would be directed to the lowest-income earners. Non-domiciles…
China’s Electric Vehicle Revolution
“I drive an electric vehicle because it’s economical,” states Lu Yunfeng, a ride-share driver charging his vehicle on the outskirts of Guangzhou. Sun Jingguo, another driver nearby, concurs. “The running…
FedEx Founder Fred Smith Dies at 80
Federal Express founder, Fred Smith, passed away at the age of 80, the company announced. A decorated US Marine Corps veteran, Smith established FedEx in 1973. He served as CEO…
London’s Funeral Costs: UK’s Most Expensive, Report Reveals
A new report reveals that London has the highest average funeral cost in the UK, surpassing all other regions. Financial services firm SunLife’s data indicates that the average funeral cost…
Blackmailed? Don’t Suffer Silently
Students are urged to speak out against dating app scams as blackmail cases surge, according to investigators. Fraud teams at Nationwide Building Society report a rise in incidents and advise…
Collective Action in Times of Widespread Hardship
Jane Platt, identifiable by her bright pink polo shirt, volunteers at Wolverhampton’s Big Venture Centre. This community hub offers discounted goods and vital support to residents in some of Wolverhampton’s…
Telegram Founder to Distribute Fortune Among 100+ Children
Telegram founder Pavel Durov has revealed that he will bequeath his estimated $13.9 billion fortune to over 100 children fathered through sperm donation. In an interview with French magazine Le…