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Can the rush for vaccines slow the latest Ebola outbreak?
The Bundibugyo strain is a reminder that serious health threats can escalate from under-the-radar pathogens
Inside Alexandr Wang’s bid to revive Meta’s AI edge
Muse Spark model has brought momentum, but doubts linger over whether billionaire prodigy can close the gap with rivals
Warsh set to revamp Federal Reserve’s signalling to Wall Street
Former top officials say central bank chair is keen to roll back forward guidance on rates
A guide for the perplexed on AI
Should we think of this technology as boon, bane or bubble?
Can the Middle East crisis save Jim Ratcliffe’s Ineos empire?
Some bond investors believe the group’s debt is unsustainable, but others think its scale and edge will see it through
I ignored my pension in my 20s – now at 38 I have £270,000 saved
In our Pension Diaries series, we speak to people of all ages in the UK to find out how much or how little they have saved for retirement and the realities of putting money aside for your future. This week, we speak to Brian Byrne, 38, director of personal finance at Moneybox and an ex-financial adviser. He admits that despite advising high-net-worth clients on their finances, during his 20s, he largely ignored his own pension and at the age of 28, he had £15,000 saved in it. However, Brian, w...
Elon Musk Could Become World's First Trillionaire With SpaceX's Market Debut
The valuation of the SpaceX, founded in 2002, is expected to range from $1.7 trillion to $2 trillion, up from a range that topped out at $1.5 trillion in March.
Freddie’s Flowers losses double after firm shuts London warehouse
Freddie’s Flowers has incurred a more than doubling of its pre-tax losses after the firm closed its warehouse amid an outsourcing of operations. The London-based flower subscription business, which began operations in a gazebo in the garden of a residential street, posted a pre-tax loss of £2.1m in the year to August 2025, compared to just under £1m the previous year. That came despite a 5.2 per cent increase in turnover during the year to £37.6m, led by a 33 per cent jump in demand for gif...
'Skint' mum on £4,000 of Universal Credit a month left 'counting pennies'
'Skint' mum on £4,000 of Universal Credit a month left 'counting pennies'A TikTok creator and mum of four has sparked online debate after joking she was left "counting pennies" Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments By Ethan Evans 04:00, Wed, Jun 3, 2026 There are currently 8.4 million people claiming Universal Credit in the UK (Image: John_Lamb via Getty Images)A mother of four has spoken candidly a...
9 Counties to Watch in the California Governor’s Race
The race might not be called on election night, but these counties could provide signals for what lies ahead.
How To Build A Monthly Income Portfolio That Works Like A Salary
Among the most investment instrument today is the Systematic Withdrawal Plan, which allows investors to withdraw a fixed amount at regular intervals.
BUDGET 2026-27: Analysis: A budget to calm lenders or households?
• Economists see little room for growth under IMF programme• Economy stuck in low-growth equilibrium as consumers’ purchasing power erodes• Exports, energy costs, policy inconsistency remain major hurdles WITH the government preparing to roll out its third budget, the economy appears trapped between two competing imperatives: preserving fragile macroeconomic stability to avoid another balance-of-payments crisis and reviving growth to create jobs and alleviate poverty. While the government contin...
PIDE proposes Rs45,000 minimum wage
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE), a state-owned think tank, has asked the government to increase the minimum wage by at least 12.5 per cent to Rs45,000 and ensure its rule-based enforcement, rather than a notional announcement, given the country’s economic conditions and inflationary pressures. “In a period marked by persistent inflationary pressures, food and energy shocks, labour market informality, and rising household vulnerability, minimum wage policy must evolv...
No extra tax on poultry feed makers, rules FCC
ISLAMABAD: Days before the announcement of the budget, the Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) has affirmed that poultry feed manufacturers and poultry farmers were not liable to pay additional tax under Section 3(1A) of the Sales Tax Act, 1990. A two-judge FCC bench, headed by Justice Aamer Farooq and also including Justice Muhammad Karim Khan Agha, set aside a Dec 24, 2025, Lahore High Court (LHC) judgement and ruled that imposing a 4 per cent tax on supplies made to non-registered entities wou...
This is why the City’s fintech IPO boom hasn’t happened yet
Hopes remain high for a flurry of fintech listings, in this week’s column Samuel Norman takes a look at whether this could come to fruition and what could be holding it up. City officials have pinned a hefty portion of their hopes for a London Stock Market revival on the nation’s fintech stars. Rachel Reeves and top Treasury officials have courted the industry’s fastest-growing start-ups in hope of opening the floodgates to a flurry of floats. Speculation mounted last year that Monzo migh...
Month four of Hormuz blockade: Oil prices jump after Iran attacks Kuwait, Bahrain
Middle East tensions surged as Iran launched missiles towards Kuwait and Bahrain, prompting US retaliatory strikes. Despite ongoing peace talks, no breakthrough has occurred, and the Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted for 96 days. Meanwhile, US crude inventories saw a significant drop for the seventh consecutive week, adding to market volatility.
Remote work hurting the job market for young college graduates, new research finds
The COVID-19 pandemic made remote working the new normal for millions of Americans, but a new analysis from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York shows it may be hurting those entering the workforce. New York Times investigative reporter Jodi Kantor joins to discuss.
من غسالة الصحون إلى ثروة تتجاوز 100 مليار دولار: قصة جينسين هوانغ الملهمة
هل تصدق أن مؤسس NVIDIA بدأ حياته كغسّال صحون؟ تعرف على كيف تحوّل جينسين هوانغ من بداية صعبة إلى واحد من أغنى رجال العالم، مع صافي ثروة تتجاوز 100 مليار دولار!
From Dishwasher to a $100 Billion Fortune: The Incredible Journey of Jensen Huang and NVIDIA
Jensen Huang's story is one of grit, determination, and unparalleled vision. From washing dishes in a restaurant to building NVIDIA into a $100 billion tech empire, his journey is a masterclass in innovation and entrepreneurship.
Three quarters of workers not on track for 'moderate' pension income, report suggests
A newly-published report suggests a moderate lifestyle in retirement costs £32,700 for one person and £45,400 for two.