The African Union has joined Caribbean nations in demanding “meaningful reparations” from Britain and other former colonial powers, launching a coordinated campaign that could see the UK face claims running …
Inflation
News and analysis on inflation in the UK — including rising prices, Bank of England updates, cost of living pressures, interest rate changes, and government or political responses.
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Politics
France Faces Fifth Prime Minister in Two Years as Bayrou’s Budget Crisis Deepens
by Darren SmithFrance is facing the possibility of having its fifth prime minister in less than two years as MPs prepare to debate a vote of no confidence in François Bayrou on …
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TV&Showbiz
Coldplay Kiss Cam Scandal Woman Files for Divorce from Privateer Rum Heir After Viral Affair Exposed
by Tara WhitmanThe woman at the centre of the Coldplay kiss cam scandal has officially filed for divorce from her husband, ending the marriage to a sixth-generation heir of the Privateer Rum …
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TV&Showbiz
Giorgio Armani Dies at 91: Fashion’s Last Independent Emperor Leaves Behind Blueprint for Modern Luxury Leadership
by Tara WhitmanItalian Fashion Icon Who Revolutionised Power Dressing and Built £9 Billion Empire Dies Peacefully in Milan Fashion’s most successful independent designer Giorgio Armani has died at the age of 91, …
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The semiconductor sector is sending mixed signals to investors as we cruise through September 2025. With AI-hungry tech giants pledging to spend £240 billion ($300 billion) on infrastructure this year …
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Travel
Loyalty Programs in 2025: Why Airline Miles Are Losing 15% of Value Each Year
by Darren SmithAirline miles are devaluing at approximately 15% per year — five times faster than inflation — transforming once-valuable loyalty programmes into what frustrated travellers increasingly call “traps” rather than rewards. …
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Politics
Emmanuel Macron Rejects Resignation Calls as French PM Bayrou Faces Confidence Vote That Could Topple Sixth Prime Minister
by Darren SmithFrench President Under Fire as Opposition Parties Unite Against Government’s £38bn Austerity Plan Emmanuel Macron has defied mounting calls to resign ahead of a crucial confidence vote on 8 September …
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Economy
Asda Chairman Tells Rachel Reeves to ‘Stop Taxing Everything’ as £50 Billion Budget Gap Looms
by Tara WhitmanThe chairman of Asda has delivered a blunt warning to Chancellor Rachel Reeves, urging her to “stop taxing everything” and start investing in Britain ahead of an autumn budget that …
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Economy
UK borrowing costs surge to 27-year high as Britain faces ‘moron premium’ and IMF bailout fears
by James CarterUK borrowing costs surged close to 27-year highs yesterday amid claims that Britain is “drifting without an anchor” and facing a damaging “moron premium” on its debts. The latest sell-off …
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Travel
Week-Long Tube Strikes to Bring September Chaos as RMT Workers Walk Out Over Pay and ‘Extreme’ Shift Patterns
by Tara WhitmanLondon commuters face a week of transport misery as Tube workers prepare to stage rolling strikes from 5 September, with the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) warning of “significant …