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Iran rejects UN atomic watchdog resolution

Iran condemns the UN atomic watchdog's resolution as 'anti-Iranian' and threatens further retaliatory actions, escalating nuclear tensions. Discover the latest developments.

Atlanta Fed President Bostic Steps Down

Atlanta Federal Reserve President Raphael Bostic announces retirement, creating a key vacancy as Trump administration pressures the central bank. Read the full analysis.

Iran child bride faces execution unless £80k paid

A teenage child bride in Iran faces imminent execution unless her family can raise £80,000 in 'blood money' after she killed her abusive husband in self-defence. The shocking case has drawn international condemnation.

2025 UK Bank Holidays: Six Key Dates Revealed

Discover how the shifting bank holiday dates in 2025 will create unique three-day weekends and impact your planning across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

ECB Holds Rates Steady Amid Inflation Concerns

The European Central Bank maintains its record-high interest rates at 4.25% despite slowing inflation, signalling ongoing concerns about price stability across the eurozone economy.

Powell resists Trump pressure on interest rates

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell pushes back against Donald Trump's demands for interest rate cuts, asserting the central bank's independence amid political pressure and economic uncertainty.

British couple losing hope in Iran prison

Exclusive: A British couple imprisoned in Iran on espionage charges reveal their fading hope as diplomatic efforts stall and prison conditions worsen in shocking new testimony.

Iranian women defy compulsory hijab in street protests

Brave Iranian women are staging public demonstrations against mandatory headscarf laws, dancing unveiled in the streets while the regime intensifies its crackdown on female singers and social media content creators.

Lloyds Group Shutters 53 More Bank Branches

Major banking group announces fresh wave of branch closures across England, Scotland and Wales as customers shift to digital banking, leaving communities concerned about access to cash.

Trump's Nixon-Style Fed Attack Shakes Global Economy

Former President Donald Trump's unprecedented pressure campaign on the Federal Reserve draws alarming parallels to Richard Nixon's 1970s interference, raising fears of political independence erosion and economic instability.

Powell Defends Fed Independence Amid Trump Pressure

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivers unprecedented testimony, defending the central bank's autonomy amid mounting political pressure from the Trump White House over interest rate policy.

Bank of America Forecasts Gold Surge to $3,000/oz

Bank of America forecasts gold could surge to $3,000 per ounce, driven by central bank buying and macroeconomic trends. This analysis highlights a pivotal moment for London's AIM-listed gold miners and the metal's enduring appeal.

Reeves to Seize Russian Assets for Ukraine

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces bold plan to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine's rebuilding efforts, aligning with G7 allies and signalling a tougher stance on Kremlin-linked wealth.

UN Council Fails to Halt Snapback Iran Nuclear Sanctions

The UN Security Council fails to prevent the automatic reimposition of crippling nuclear sanctions on Iran, plunging diplomatic efforts into chaos and escalating global tensions over Tehran's atomic programme.

UK and US impose sweeping new sanctions on Iran

The UK and US have unleashed a formidable new wave of sanctions targeting Iran's drone production and military apparatus, intensifying pressure over its expanding nuclear activities and regional aggression.

Trump's Supreme Court challenge over Fed's Lisa Cook

Former President Trump initiates a Supreme Court battle to block the renomination of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, setting up a major constitutional confrontation over presidential powers and central bank independence.

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