UK lenders are increasingly offering high-loan-to-value mortgages to assist renters with high housing costs. These products require strict affordability checks and carry long-term financial risks.

US-Iran hostilities have caused the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting energy markets and triggering reciprocal strikes on military infrastructure.

The UK government has formally brought British Steel into public ownership to secure national supply chains and industrial capacity. China has expressed strong dissatisfaction with the move, citing concerns over investor protections.

Brent crude and WTI prices surged on July 17, 2026, as renewed military strikes between the U.S. and Iran raise fears of disruptions to global oil corridors.

The UK government has taken the Scunthorpe steelworks into public ownership to protect jobs and domestic supply chains, prompting a rebuke from Beijing.

A technical failure involving the Super Heavy booster forced SpaceX to scrub the thirteenth Starship test flight, impacting both satellite deployment plans and stock value.

A technical failure prevented the ignition of the SpaceX Starship rocket during its 13th test flight, forcing an automatic abort at the Starbase facility. The launch team is offloading propellant and preparing for a future attempt.

Federal health officials have linked a parasitic illness outbreak to shredded lettuce at Taco Bell locations in five states, prompting a nationwide removal.

SpaceX's 13th Starship test was halted seconds before launch after an automatic abort triggered by engine ignition failure. The incident caused company shares to fall to $131.11, dropping below the $135 IPO price for the first time.

Families in the UK and US face increased financial strain as inflation outpaces wage growth, driven largely by rising energy prices and utility costs.

US markets fell on Thursday as a selloff in semiconductor firms offset positive economic indicators and corporate results. Despite the Nasdaq's 1.47% drop, analysts noted that several non-tech sectors continue to perform well.

Eli Lilly will acquire AtaiBeckley for an upfront equity value of approximately $2.8 billion to gain access to therapies for treatment-resistant depression.

Merck’s Lipfendra has received FDA approval as the first oral PCSK9 inhibitor, offering a daily pill option to help lower LDL cholesterol levels.

Elon Musk's net worth has fallen below $1 trillion following a sharp decline in SpaceX share prices. A single-day drop of 16.43% for SpaceX shares erased $240 billion from his personal valuation.

Incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham is shaping his government's agenda around economic relief, focusing on energy bills, housing, and public transport.

As the UK government reviews proposals to accelerate the state pension age, experts warn against using personal life expectancy to time retirement claims. Workers are instead encouraged to focus on proactive measures like asset consolidation and adjusting pension contributions.

Renewed conflict in the Strait of Hormuz and the revocation of a key U.S. sanctions license have created significant energy market uncertainty.

The UK government has officially transitioned British Steel into public ownership to protect the nation's last virgin steel facility and secure essential infrastructure supply chains.

Fraudsters impersonating Professional Tax Associates are using high-pressure phone calls to trick victims into paying fake fees or providing remote device access. Experts advise verifying all tax claims through official channels and ignoring unsolicited requests for immediate payment.

Rental markets in the US and UK are grappling with a supply-demand imbalance and rising costs that place significant financial strain on households.