Water companies to face regular MOT-style checks in industry shake-up
The government says the industry will have nowhere to hide, but campaigners say the reforms do not go far enough.
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UK to consult on social media ban for under 16s
The government said it expected schools to be "phone-free by default" as a result of the announcement.
Investment in Manhattan real estate is booming — with Union Square storefronts filling up
The office sector powered a dramatic surge in Manhattan investment sale activity in 2025, when volume swelled more than 26% over the previous year to $11 billion, according to a new report from JLL.
Gold and silver hit record highs as Greenland dispute spurs safe-haven buying
Spot gold jumped 1.7% to $4,672.49 an ounce by early afternoon, after scaling a record peak of $4,689.39.
The $425M Capital One ‘cheated’ interest payout is here — is your check doubling?
The $152 billion financial giant came to terms on a settlement with the office of New York State Attorney General Letitia James.
De Beers cuts diamond prices amid weak demand, surge of lab-grown gems: report
The reduction, company’s first since 2024, came after months of quietly selling discounted stones while keeping official prices above market levels.
European stocks fall sharply after Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland
The Stoxx Europe 600 index plummeted by about 1.3% in early trading as investors dumped export-heavy names exposed to the US market.
Environment Secretary: South East Water boss 'should not get bonus'
Emma Reynolds said South East Water was the poorest performer of all water companies
MSG boss James Dolan plans second US Sphere near Washington, DC
The proposed 6,000-seat venue in Prince George’s County, Md., would become Sphere’s second US location.
Supreme Court won’t overturn Trump tariffs, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent predicts
"I believe that it is very unlikely that the Supreme Court will overrule a president's signature economic policy,” Bessent told NBC on Sunday.
How could Europe respond to Trump's Greenland tariffs?
Europe is weighing up how to counter the US president's move against some of America's closest allies.
Are we getting more savvy about our credit scores?
With lenders using credit scores to decide everything from phone contracts to car finance, experts say understanding how it works could make a meaningful difference.
How New York’s ‘extremely aggressive’ tax collectors chase down people who leave: ‘Trap you’
While New York auditors may be unrelenting, it’s also true that many so-called Florida residents aren’t truly moving to the Sunshine State: They’re just trying to skirt around tax rules.
IMF warns of trade tension risk to global growth
Trade tensions and a reversal in the AI boom are among the main risks to global economic growth, the IMF says.
Gold and silver prices hit high after tariff threat
Donald Trump's plan to impose import taxes over Greenland pushed investors toward precious metals.
Listeria scare triggers massive recall of nearly 7 tons of ready-to-eat chicken in several states
Suzanna’s Kitchen is recalling approximately 13,720 pounds of the fully cooked product distributed to food service operations in several states.
'Credit-score company encouraged me to borrow again when I was nearly debt-free'
A woman who had nearly paid off a £10,000 debt was sent emails suggesting she could apply for new credit cards.
Costco quietly boosts gas rewards for branded credit card holders
Costco Anywhere Visa Card holders previously earned 4% cash back on gas at Costco pumps.
China hits growth goal after exports defy US tariffs
Official figures suggest China's economy hit its target but analysts have cast doubt on the data.
Faisal Islam: Global disruption looms large over biggest-ever Davos
Expect the World Economic Forum this week to be both the centre of the world and totally bizarre.
'The finest in the world': Why the US is buying icebreakers from Finland
The Nordic nation leads the way when it comes to both the design and construction of the vessels.
