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Anger grows after China's deadliest coal mining disaster in years
Anger grows after China's deadliest coal mining disaster in years8 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleKoh EweandStephen McDonell,China correspondentWatch: The explosion at the Liushenyu mine is the worst mining disaster in China since 2009Anger is growing over alleged safety violations in the wake of China's worst mining disaster in more than 15 years.At least 82 people were killed and more than 120 injured after an explosion on Friday at the Liushenyu coal mine in Shanxi province, th...
Focus on jobs, not benefits, to cut welfare bill, says thinktank
Hitting government’s target of getting 80% of workers into jobs would reduce cost of universal credit by £10bnTackling the root causes of joblessness, instead of cutting benefits, is the best way to get the welfare bill down, and polling shows voters support that approach, according to research by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation.In a forthcoming report, JRF economists show that hitting the government’s target of getting 80% of the working age population into jobs would cut the cost of universal c...
Amid Mideast conflict, Indian finance minister calls for focus on '3Fs' — fuel, fertiliser and forex
Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged the country on Monday to focus on fuel, fertiliser and foreign exchange and underlined Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s plea to conserve foreign exchange as “very important” amid the Gulf crisis. Earlier this month, Modi called on Indians to conserve fuel and foreign exchange and avoid gold purchases, among other austerity measures, to better manage the energy shock and economic headwinds. “Prime Minister giving a call to conserve foreign exchange,...
China’s Solar Installations Fall for Fourth Straight Month
China’s new solar installations fell for a fourth straight month in April, underscoring persistent weakness in domestic demand.
Stournaras Says ECB Must Avoid Overly Restrictive Policy
The European Central Bank must avoid an excessively restrictive approach that could further burden economic activity and investment, according to Governing Council member Yannis Stournaras.
China Trading Tycoon Loses $1.7 Billion in One Day After Curbs
A Chinese online brokerage tycoon lost more than a quarter of his fortune in a single day after Beijing cracked down on cross-border stock trading to tighten control over capital outflows.
Respite for JGBs Won't Last Long: 3-Minutes MLIV
Joumanna Bercetche, Tom Mackenzie and Ven Ram break down today's key themes for analysts and investors on "Bloomberg: The Opening Trade." (Source: Bloomberg)
European Stocks Advance on Iran Deal Hopes; Delivery Hero Jumps
European shares advanced as oil declined, with the US and Iran inching toward a deal to end the nearly-three-month war. Italian stocks notched a fresh record.
Indian Sailors Risk Work At Sea As Iran War Grinds On: 'It's Well Paid Job'
India is one of the largest contributors of sailors on merchant shipping worldwide, with more than 320,000 active seafarers in 2025, according to the shipping ministry.
Lawmakers Face a Personal Fiscal Crisis: No Budget, No Paycheck
New York State’s budget is the most delayed it’s been since 2010. That means legislators have gone without pay, creating financial hardships familiar to many New Yorkers.
China Traders Rush for Exit After Cross-Border Flow Crackdown
Chinese investors are rushing to find alternative ways to buy and sell overseas equities after Beijing launched its most forceful crackdown on illicit cross-border stock trading to stem capital outflows.
Fuel Price Hike: Why Petrol Costs Rs 117 In Hyderabad But Rs 102 In Delhi
Petrol, Diesel Price Today: States that need more revenue keep fuel taxes higher as fuel remains one of the most reliable source of tax collection.
MAIA: High Oil Price Offsets Saudi’s Export Volume Loss
The ongoing war with Iran has severely disrupted the Middle East's energy exports and trade routes. As a result, the supply of petrodollars that have funded massive overseas investments are under threat. Ziad Daoud, Chief Emerging Markets Economist at Bloomberg Economics spoke to Jennifer Zabasajja on Horizons Middle East and Africa about the impact on Saudi Arabia’s economy. (Source: Bloomberg)
Iran Reescalation Risk Can Spike Rand Levels
Traders are tracking the rand after signs that the US and Iran could close in on a deal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The South African currency was the best performer against the US dollar among 14 major currencies. Kgothatso Baloyi, Trading Structurer at RMB spoke to Bloomberg’s Jennifer Zabasajja on Horizons Middle East and Africa about the performance of the rand. (Source: Bloomberg)
'Inflation Man Modi strikes again': Rahul Gandhi attacks Centre over fresh fuel price hike
NEW DELHI: Leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi on Monday launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the latest fuel price hikes, accusing the government of burdening consumers through repeated increases in petrol and diesel prices after the conclusion of elections.
Deal Or No Deal? Oil Falls On Hope | Insight with Haslinda Amin 5/25/2026
Insight with Haslinda Amin, a daily news program featuring in-depth, high-profile interviews and analysis to give viewers the complete picture on the stories that matter. The show features prominent leaders spanning the worlds of business, finance, politics and culture. (Source: Bloomberg)
Timeline of petrol, diesel price hike: How rates rose by Rs 7.5 litre in just 11 days
The successive hikes come after an extended period during which retail fuel prices remained unchanged, despite higher global crude prices, shrinking refining margins, and weakness in the rupee significantly increasing import costs.
If Your Name Isn't Western, AI Could Cost You The Promotion.
InnovationAIIf Your Name Isn't Western, AI Could Cost You The Promotion.ByLutz Finger,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. AI leader & Cornell faculty; serial entrepreneur; ex-Google/LinkedInFollow AuthorMay 25, 2026, 02:14am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.The future of work will be AI driven transparency. That's not without risks.gettyImagine a company where ev...
Households set to learn of energy bills hike from July amid Iran war impact
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HMRC made us wait a year for £150,000 tax rebate
The tax office is quick to demand money owed and threatens fines, but is slow when giving refundsWhen my mother died, there was a four-year delay in achieving probate owing to financial complexities. During this time my father paid inheritance tax (IHT) on the advice of his solicitor, to prevent interest accruing.It turned out that the solicitor’s estimate of the amount was wildly out. Continue reading...