Economy & Markets
Nationwide to Cut 275 Jobs Since Virgin Money Takeover
Nationwide Building Society has announced plans to cut 275 jobs in the latest round of reductions following its £2.9 billion…
Obama Assails Cruelty and Indecency in Ohio Midterm Campaign Stop
Former President Barack Obama criticized Republican Donald Trump and his allies for what he described as cruelty and indecency during…
Walsall leather firm hand-makes everything from wallets to cigar cases
In the third article in a series on high-end British manufacturing, we visit the Ettinger factory in Walsall, where handmade…
Trump Announces Audi Georgia Factory, $4 Billion Investment
Audi plans to build a $4 billion assembly plant in Georgia, a move announced by former President Donald Trump according…
Skydance Staff Brace for Job Cuts After $110bn Megamerger
Employees at Skydance are bracing for job cuts and organizational upheaval following the completion of a $110 billion megamerger between…
UK Budget to Include £1bn for Social and Affordable Housing
The upcoming UK Budget will allocate £1bn for social and affordable housing, taking overall investment in the long-term programme past…
Rosebank Oil Field Await Fate Amid Political Storm
Scotland editor James Cook visited the Rosebank oil field to document life aboard a ship stationed there while the site…
Labour Budget Options: How Labour Could Raise Funds Without Income Tax Hike
Labour Budget options include four potential approaches Chancellor John Healey could use to raise money without increasing income tax, according…
Budget 2026: Squeezed Middle Faces No Further Cuts
With the chancellor finalising his first Budget, the financial pressure on the squeezed middle shows little sign of easing. Many…
Sam Fender Promises Ticket Price Cuts for Proper Massive Tour
Sam Fender has promised ticket prices for his upcoming Proper Massive tour will be lowered after fans criticised their cost.…