What’s happening to UK interest rates and mortgage deals?
The Bank of England has maintained UK interest rates at 3.75%, with rate cuts unlikely due to inflationary pressures from global geopolitical tensions affecting energy costs.
How the £2 bus fare cap could save some commuters £500 a year
England will implement a £2 cap on most single bus fares starting in January 2027, potentially saving frequent commuters up to £500 annually, though rural areas and train commuters express mixed responses.
Oil price rises above $95 mark as Middle East conflict escalates
Oil prices exceeded $95 per barrel for the first time in six weeks as escalating Middle East conflict and threats to shipping routes through strategic straits intensified supply concerns.
Senate panel advances China auto bill that could bar Mercedes-Benz from U.S.
The Senate Commerce Committee advanced bipartisan legislation Wednesday to restrict Chinese automakers from the U.S. market, though the bill could unintentionally bar Mercedes-Benz due to Chinese ownership stakes.
Aston Martin secures £550m loan deal
Aston Martin secures £550m in loans to strengthen finances amid recent losses and job cuts affecting hundreds of employees.
UK’s Miliband, Streeting: What are their foreign policy, defence records?
Andy Burnham has appointed Ed Miliband as foreign secretary and Wes Streeting as defence secretary, following his recent ascension to UK prime minister and cabinet overhaul.
CJP, Jantar Mantar: Pressure grows on Indian PM Modi’s government as ‘cockroach’ protests intensify
Pressure mounts on India’s government as thousands of Cockroach Janta Party supporters continue protesting in Delhi for education reforms, with opposition leaders joining demonstrations after a violent police crackdown.
Trump to attend dignified transfer of fallen soldiers. And, Hegseth testifies on Iran
President Trump attended a dignified transfer ceremony at Dover Air Force Base for service members killed in Iranian strikes, as the U.S. death toll from the conflict reaches 18.
Why Traore has opened a new front with Burkina Faso’s Muslim community
Burkina Faso’s military leader Captain Ibrahim Traore has escalated confrontation with Muslim scholars over arrests, new religious legislation, and his campaign against what he calls extremism, fracturing once-important political support.
Proposed US-Saudi nuclear energy deal: What we know so far
President Trump has approved a nuclear cooperation agreement allowing Saudi Arabia to develop a civilian nuclear program with domestic uranium enrichment capabilities, marking a significant shift in US non-proliferation policy.