Cost of Living
Social Security COLA projected at 3.5 percent for 2027
Experts project a 3.5 percent cost-of-living adjustment for Social Security in 2027, though many older Americans remain skeptical about rising prices.
Inter Milan posts second consecutive profit with 22.7m euro net result
Italian football club Inter Milan secured its second consecutive profitable fiscal year, posting a net result of €22.7 million alongside €518 million in revenue.
IndiGo flight diverted after power bank catches fire in overhead locker
An IndiGo flight was forced into an emergency diversion after a portable battery ignited in an overhead storage bin.
Romania and Croatia face over 40 percent rent surges according to Eurostat
Recent Eurostat figures reveal that actual rental payments surged by over 40 percent in Romania and Croatia, sparking an affordability crisis driven by market financialisation and supply shortages.
Burnham says Russia interfered in 2016 Brexit vote but result remains legitimate
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has publicly confirmed that Russia interfered in the 2016 Brexit referendum, though Downing Street insists the vote's outcome remains entirely legitimate.
Andy Burnham warns MPs that rejecting closer EU ties is dereliction of duty
Prime Minister Andy Burnham returns to the House of Commons to demand that parliamentarians embrace closer ties with the European Union. He argues that refusing to pursue a better deal with Brussels amounts to a major dereliction of duty.
Burnham Pledges to Publish Meetings With Man City Officials
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has committed to publishing records of his past meetings with senior Manchester City figures following political fallout over financial regulatory breaches.
Meta shares target $1,000 as Wells Fargo boosts AI growth outlook
Wells Fargo raised its Meta price target to $1,000, citing the long-term potential of the Muse artificial intelligence assistant.
UK inflation hits 3.1% in August 2026 as Fed rate hits 3.75%
British consumer prices climbed to 3.1% in the 12 months to August as surging motor fuel costs and summer airfares pushed the headline rate higher.
Child Trust Fund oversight forces parents to close £55k Junior ISA
An administrative oversight involving legacy state-set Child Trust Funds is invalidating modern Junior ISAs, forcing families to face unexpected compliance traps.
Donald Trump approval rating crashes among Republicans ahead of US midterms
President Donald Trump faces a sharp decline in voter approval and Republican support just weeks before the congressional midterms, driven by severe economic anxiety.
National Climate Change Bill To Institutionalise Mandatory Carbon Accounting - Arthur
Malaysia's upcoming National Climate Change Bill will institutionalize mandatory carbon accounting to provide businesses with legal certainty for decarbonization.
Labour could oversee worst parliament on record for living standards, study warns
A stark analysis warns that soaring housing and energy costs mean Labour could oversee the worst parliament on record for living standards.
France proposes 2027 budget cuts affecting foreign and domestic pensions
The French government has outlined sweeping budget proposals targeting €54 billion in savings, including lower pension tax allowances and tiered benefit freezes.
Kemi Badenoch vows to axe inheritance tax on family homes
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has unveiled a package of tax cuts, pledging to abolish inheritance tax on family homes and scrap stamp duty.
Russian missile strikes kill at least 15 people across Ukraine
A coordinated barrage of Russian missiles and drones killed at least 15 people across Ukraine, striking residential areas and critical energy infrastructure.
Budget 2027 details tax bands and childcare caps in expert Q and A
Budget 2027 brings sweeping changes to tax bands, childcare subsidies, and investment accounts, impacting households. Financial experts break down the practical implications.
Spain lifts arrest warrant for Catalan separatist leader Carles Puigdemont
Spain's top courts cleared the way for self-exiled Catalan separatist leader Carles Puigdemont to return without facing immediate arrest following a landmark amnesty ruling.
French riot police fire tear gas as more than 250,000 rally for school funding
Over 250,000 students, teachers, and parents rallied across France on Tuesday, clashing with riot police over crumbling school infrastructure and extended timetables.
France facing major nationwide day of action - why school protests are tearing up country
France is gripped by nationwide student protests and labor strikes over crumbling school infrastructure and teacher shortages, resulting in thousands of arrests.