Economy
£500 Subscription Trap: New Laws Target Deceptive Cancellation Tactics
Consumers are losing hundreds to hidden subscription fees and complex cancellation processes, prompting new government legislation. Neha lost £500 to a CV...
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Economy
Meta’s Future Uncertain Post-Trials, Layoffs
Meta faces an uncertain path after losing two lawsuits and scaling back its Metaverse ambitions. These challenges, alongside layoffs, prompt questions on...
Economy
Liberation Day Tariffs: One Year On, Policy Fallout Deepens
A year after the 'Liberation Day Tariffs' were overturned, their economic, market, and geopolitical fallout reveals a policy that failed its stated...
Economy
Musk’s SpaceX Files for IPO, Targets $1 Trillion Valuation
Elon Musk's SpaceX has filed confidentially for an IPO, aiming for a $1 trillion valuation and potentially making Musk the world's first...
Economy
Global Water Crisis Fuels Desalination Market, Emissions Soar
As freshwater sources dwindle, desalination is rapidly expanding globally, supplying hundreds of millions. This growth, however, comes with substantial energy demands and...
Economy
Trump’s Tariffs: One Year Later, Four Shifts Reshape Global Trade
A year after President Trump launched his trade war, US tariff rates are at decades-high levels, driving a significant decoupling between the...
Economy
35 Nations Convene to Unlock Strait of Hormuz, Oil Prices Jump
Thirty-five nations, led by the UK, are meeting to address the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping route whose...
Economy
Trump’s Tariffs: One Year On, Economic Boom Remains Elusive
A year after President Trump imposed double-digit tariffs, the promised economic boom has not materialized. Manufacturing is in a slump, inflation remains...
Economy
Iraq’s Oil Exports Halt: Basra Output Plummets 70% Amid Hormuz Closure
Iraq's economy faces a severe blow as the Strait of Hormuz shutdown halts oil exports, slashing Basra's production by over 70% and...