UK proposes North Sea tax plan to peg payments to oil and gas prices

Oil prices hold at 2025 lows on tariff fears, prospects for end to war in Ukraine

Oil futures settled lower Wednesday, with concerns over the global economic outlook and potential for an end to Russia’s war against Ukraine that could lift sanctions on Moscow prompting prices to ...

MarketWatch - Feb. 26

Oil prices settle higher after Trump moves to end Venezuela crude deal

Oil futures settled higher Thursday, finding support a day after President Trump said he was revoking a license issued by the Biden administration that had allowed Chevron to produce oil in Venezuela.

MarketWatch - 6d

Oil price tumbles to 3-year low on fears trade war will hit demand

Brent drops below $70 a barrel following larger-than-expected increase in US crude stocks

Financial Times - 19h

Falling oil prices have hurt energy stocks. But there's a clear bright side for our portfolio

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

CNBC - 17h

Oil prices steady after fall to 6-month lows on tariff worries, OPEC+ supply

Oil futures were little changed early Thursday, attempting to find their footing after ending the previous session at six-month lows.

MarketWatch - 43m

Gap between prices of UK flats and houses ‘widest in 30 years’

Cladding concerns and rising service charges hit demand for apartments

Financial Times - Feb. 27

UK house prices rise more than expected in February

Average cost of £270,493 is 3.9% higher year on year as buyers try to get ahead of stamp duty changes in April

Financial Times - 6d

FTSE UK indices to include shares priced in foreign currencies

The plan is part of efforts to boost the attractiveness of the City of London to investors

Financial Times - 2d

What Alphabet's plan to launch a lower-price YouTube product means for the stock

The emphasis on YouTube subscriptions is a key part of the Alphabet story as it diversifies the company away from advertising.

CNBC - Feb. 22

Low energy prices sting Aramco profits and squeeze Saudi development plans

Saudi Arabia’s state-owned oil giant Aramco has reported a $106.25 billion profit in 2024, down 12% from the prior year on lower energy prices

ABC News - 1d

In Democratic response, Slotkin says Trump has no plan to lower grocery prices

The Michigan senator said his tariffs will raise the cost of cars and lumber.

ABC News - 1d

OPEC+ plan to lift output pulls Brent oil to lowest finish since September

Oil futures settled lower Tuesday, with global benchmark prices ending their lowest since November, a day after the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies said they would ...

MarketWatch - 1d

Deere shareholders reject anti-DEI proposal, as Trump pressures Apple to abandon diversity plans

Shareholders of Deere & Co. voted overwhelmingly to reject a proposal seeking to curb the farming-machinery maker’s diversity, equity and inclusion plans — the latest sign of investor resistance to ...

MarketWatch - Feb. 26

Israel proposes Gaza plan that gives it tighter military control than before war

Plan for IDF-protected ‘humanitarian hubs’ to selectively issue aid casts doubt on Israeli intent to withdraw. The Israeli military has presented the UN and aid organisations with a plan for ...

The Guardian - 5d

EU chief proposes plan to 'urgently' increase defense spending by mobilizing around $840 billion

"Europe is ready to massively boost its defense spending," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Tuesday.

CNBC - 2d

Zelenskyy says he will work under Trump’s leadership as he proposes Ukraine peace plan

Ukrainian president signals willingness to sign US minerals deal as he attempts to rebuild ties after Oval Office clash. Trump Congress speech live Volodymyr Zelenskyy has proposed a possible ...

The Guardian - 1d

St Pancras plans for direct trains from UK to Germany

The London station's owner and Eurotunnel hope to expand routes to Cologne, Frankfurt and Switzerland.

BBC News - Feb. 21

Creative industries protest against UK plan about AI and copyright

Government’s proposals could make it easier to train artificial intelligence models using artists’ works

Financial Times - Feb. 25

New hope for new towns, but who will pay for UK’s housing plans?

Labour government is weighing up where to locate its flagship homebuilding projects

Financial Times - Feb. 27

UK delays final approval for second runway at Gatwick pending changes to plan

Conditional decision comes as ministers bet on expansion of London’s airports to boost economic growth

Financial Times - 6d

UK and France to prepare Ukraine peace plan for Trump, Starmer says

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in the U.K. on Saturday, straight from his visit to Washington, D.C., with President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance.

ABC News - 3d

UK and France to present Ukraine peace plan to Trump, PM says

Sir Keir Starmer also says he believes the US president wants peace, despite last week's Oval Office row with Ukraine's leader.

BBC News - 3d

UK AI start-up Wayve accelerates global expansion plans

London-based group is testing its self-driving cars in Germany and the US and hopes to ‘soon’ agree deals with automakers

Financial Times - 3d

Vance criticised after comments on UK-French peacekeeping plan

US vice-president said deal unlikely to be secured by ‘some random country that hasn’t fought a war in 30 or 40 years’

Financial Times - 1d

UK defence secretary to discuss ‘parameters’ of Ukraine peace plan in US talks

John Healey flies to Washington to persuade American counterpart to offer military ‘backstop’ for European force

Financial Times - 21h

Trump’s Plan to Kill Social Security Benefit Tax Could Accelerate Its Insolvency

Social security is already in danger. President Trump’s plan to get rid of income taxes on the benefit won’t save it. In fact, it’ll probably do the opposite.

Inc. - Feb. 20

Inside Republicans' budget plan that extends Trump tax cuts, potentially threatens Medicaid

After a lot of back-and-forth on Tuesday night, House Republicans were able to narrowly adopt a budget resolution that would advance President Trump's agenda. The proposal passed in a 217-215 vote. ...

CBS News - Feb. 26

'Reverse Robin Hood scam' or windfall for middle class? Lawmakers debate Trump tax plan extensions

Democrats and Republicans are making competing claims about how extending tax cuts from Trump's first term would benefit the rich and poor.

CNBC - 2d

Ways and Means committee to start drafting plans for enacting Trump tax agenda next week

Politico - 2d

Trump's plans to slash IRS staff could derail agency amid tax season

The IRS is preparing to get rid of half of its workforce, according to two media reports – part of a blitz by the Trump administration to reduce the size and scope of the federal government during ...

The Hill - 1h

UK rental prices rise at slowest pace in over 3 years, data shows

Zoopla figures signal easing for tenants after prolonged squeeze on finances

Financial Times - 2d

Bird flu ravaged this farmer’s chickens. Here’s his plan to lower egg prices.

The U.S. needs to make sure USDA has enough staff to conduct research, monitor outbreaks and support farmers.

MarketWatch - Feb. 26

Far-right links and Putin praise: fears over £600m UK history theme park plan

French family behind project visited Kremlin in 2014 to discuss building ‘Tsarland’ in annexed Crimea. With its spectacular shows featuring Viking longboats, Roman charioteers and sword-wielding ...

The Guardian - Feb. 22

UK’s AI plans pose ‘existential threat’ to film studios, warns Bridget Jones producer

Working Title among British groups to criticise proposals to weaken copyright laws

Financial Times - 4d

Labour has humane and popular plans to stand up for UK workers. Why dilute them? | Gaby Hinsliff

Angela Rayner’s employment rights bill is precisely why many voted for this government. Why be embarrassed about a defining policy?. One step forward, two steps back. Angela Rayner’s employment ...

The Guardian - 2d

UK plans joint bid to host 2035 Women’s World Cup in ‘monumental moment’

England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland involved Keir Starmer promises ‘government’s full support’ The home nations are to join together in a bid to host the Women’s World Cup in 2035, a ...

The Guardian - 16h

Apple cheers Trump with $500bn US investment plan; UK defence firm Chemring ‘targeted’ by private equity firm – business live

One of the world’s largest private equity investors has made an approach to buy Chemring, the FTSE 250 defence group, Sky News reports. German election live: Merz says priority is to make Europe ...

The Guardian - Feb. 24

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