UK Eases Russian Oil Sanctions Amid Rising Fuel Prices
The UK government is easing sanctions on Russian oil products like diesel and jet fuel.
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Adverts for DNA Self-Swab Kits Banned for Misleading Claims
Adverts for Enough's DNA self-swab kits were banned by the ASA for making misleading claims about court admissibility and rape statistics.
UK Should Implement Maximum Working Temperature Rules, Advisers Recommend
Advisers to the UK government are calling for the establishment of maximum working temperature rules to protect employees from increasingly severe heatwaves.
Faisal Islam: Why a Full HS2 Line Could Still Be Built Despite Latest Fiasco
Economics editor Faisal Islam discusses the future of the HS2 rail project, exploring the financial and strategic reasons why a full line completion might...
NS&I to Contact Victims of Lost Funds Scandal, Releasing Millions
NS&I will contact thousands of estates affected by a lost funds scandal, releasing £476m in owed money.
Minnesota Becomes First State to Ban Prediction Markets
Minnesota enacted a first-of-its-kind law banning prediction market platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket.
UK Government Urges Supermarkets to Cap Food Prices
The UK government is reportedly pushing supermarkets to voluntarily limit price increases on essential groceries.
UK Fuel Prices Climb Amid Middle East Conflict and Supply Concerns
UK motorists are experiencing higher petrol and diesel prices as the US-Iran conflict disrupts energy supplies.
St. Brelade Faces Empty Shops and Cost of Living Crisis Ahead of June Election
St. Brelade residents are grappling with empty shops and rising living costs.
S&P 500 Signals Short-Term Correction Amidst Deepening Breadth Divergence
The S&P 500 index is signaling a potential short-term correction, with market breadth divergence deepening.