Car finance complaints rise to record level at UK ombudsman

Share of jobs paid below UK living wage rises at record rate

Data from Living Wage Foundation reflects pressures facing employers even before Budget tax rises

Financial Times - 5d

What record levels of uncertainty mean for the stock market

It’s not always a bad thing.

MarketWatch - 12h

Nauru sells citizenship to help fund relocations as sea levels rise

A new ‘golden passport’ scheme aims to raise funds to relocate people inland as climate change raises sea levels. The Pacific island nation of Nauru is selling citizenship to fund its retreat from ...

The Guardian - 6d

Pending home sales drop to the lowest level on record in January

Home prices nationally are still higher than they were a year ago.

CNBC - 4d

UK asylum claims hit highest level since 1979

More than 108,000 people claimed asylum in the UK in 2024, according to new statistics.

BBC News - 4d

UK death rate 'reaches record low'

The UK death rate reached a record low last year, according to exclusive analysis of death certificate data carried out for BBC News.

BBC News - 1d

Americans apply for UK citizenship in record numbers

Donald Trump’s election and British tax changes believed to be behind 40% rise in applications

Financial Times - 12h

Bugatti's Four World Record Cars United: A Celebration of Speed and Innovation

Yahoo News - Feb. 22

Melting glaciers caused almost 2cm of sea level rise this century, study reveals

Decades-long research shows world’s glaciers collectively lost 6.542tn tonnes of ice between 2000 and 2023. Melting glaciers have caused almost 2cm of sea level rise this century alone, a ...

The Guardian - Feb. 19

UK ‘falling short’ in fight against rise of superbugs resistant to antibiotics

Antimicrobial resistance contributing to estimated 35,000 deaths a year in UK, and government ‘a long way’ from containing the problem, says NAO. Superbugs are on the rise in the UK and the ...

The Guardian - 6d

Sharp rise in UK young people not in work, education or training

Figures are uncertain but suggest men in particular are struggling to enter slowing labour market

Financial Times - 4d

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 - 3d

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 - 9h

Visa grants to live in UK drop while asylum applications hit record high

Home Office data comes as government weighs options for further policy changes to cut net immigration

Financial Times - 4d

Government finances in surplus but pressure builds on Reeves

Chancellor faces a rising challenge to keep her tax and spending plans on track after missing forecasts.

BBC News - Feb. 21

DOGE Is Inside the National Institutes of Health’s Finance System

At least three people linked to Elon Musk’s DOGE task force have access to NIH systems that control budgets, procurement, and more, according to records and internal documents viewed by WIRED.

Wired - Feb. 24

NHS leaders explore private finance for crumbling estate

‘Tide has turned’ after backlash led to PFI being abandoned in 2018

Financial Times - 2d

Sacking of Iran’s finance minister deals blow to reformists

President Masoud Pezeshkian on defensive after impeachment of Abdolnaser Hemmati

Financial Times - 1d

Complaint: ICE attorney allegedly made racist, xenophobic posts on X

The Texas Observer claims it has identified James Rodden as an attorney employed by ICE who has allegedly posted racist content on an X account.

CBS News - Feb. 21

Education Department creates 'End DEI' portal to field public complaints

The Department of Education has created a portal where the public can make complaints about diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices in K-12 public schools as the Trump administration works ...

The Hill - 4d

Class-Action Complaint Alleges the Startup Passes Distributes Illicit Content

A model alleges the platform company encouraged her to post explicit content that it sold to subscribers known as “big spenders” and “whales.”

Inc. - 10h

Bessent to Skip G20 Finance Ministers Meeting in South Africa

The Treasury secretary is the second top U.S. official not to attend the Group of 20 gatherings because of rising tension with South Africa over its land policies.

The New York Times - Feb. 19

Emirates boss warns against forcing airlines to finance Heathrow’s third runway

Sir Tim Clark says higher landing fees to fund the project could prompt legal challenges

Financial Times - Feb. 24

Unilever ousts chief Schumacher and promotes finance head Fernandez

Consumer goods group announces abrupt overhaul of top management as it bids to revive its fortunes

Financial Times - 6d

Hong Kong mulls basketball betting as finances fall short

Asian financial hub slashes civil service and property transaction tax to combat slowing economic growth

Financial Times - 6d

What is the minimum payment trap (and how does it affect your finances)?

If you're carrying any amount of credit card debt, falling into this trap could mean big trouble for your wallet.

CBS News - 17h

EU leaders prepare 'concrete' measures on defense financing, sources say

The EU is expected to announce "concrete" measures on boosting defense financing this week, sources said, as Europe and the U.S. clash over support for Ukraine.

CNBC - 21h

European Commission confirms Spanish league complaint against Man City over financial dealings

The European Commission has confirmed that it received a complaint from the Spanish soccer league accusing defending Premier League champion Manchester City of breaching financial rules

ABC News - 3d

WATCH: Trea Turner trolls ex-teammate Max Scherzer with ABS challenge after pitcher's complaints

Scherzer said last week that he was 'little skeptical' about the challenge system

CBS Sports - 1d

Taurasi, champ at all levels, retires from WNBA

Diana Taurasi, the WNBA's all-time leading scorer who led the Mercury to three titles while winning six Olympic golds, announced her retirement after 20 seasons.

ESPN - 5d

German inflation stays level at 2.3% in February

Yahoo News - 3d

'Magnificent' Cunha screamer draws Wolves level at Bournemouth

Watch Wolverhampton Wanderers' top scorer Matheus Cunha grab his 15th goal of the season with a 'magnificent' rocket from outside the box against Bournemouth in the FA Cup fifth round.Bournemouth ...

BBC News - 2d

'Remarkable finish' - Fernandes levels for Man Utd

Bruno Fernandes levels for Manchester United against Fulham in the FA Cup fifth- round tie.

BBC News - 1d

Illegal border crossings plunge to lowest level in decades

Illegal border crossings have sunk to the lowest level in at least 25 years. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez examines what's behind the drop.

CBS News - 7h

Arteta: Arsenal can still go to a 'different level'

Mikel Arteta has insisted that Arsenal still have "gears to take the game to a different level" despite their injury crisis.

ESPN - 4h

Fed Flags Rising Inflation Risks and Rising Uncertainty About Trump’s Policies

Rates cuts are still on the menu, but like many businesses, Fed officials are having a tough time judging the impact of Trump’s tariff and immigration plans.

Inc. - Feb. 20