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Foreign Office drops ‘do not travel’ advice for UAE
Thousands of Brits were left stranded in the Middle East when the US-Iran war broke out in early 2026.
New bill would ban lawmakers, their families from betting on prediction markets
The Stop Lawmakers From Predicting Act would ban members of Congress from placing bets on prediction markets related to policy and elections.
Finance-help scheme ‘unlocks £1.4m’ for residents
The council's Boost project has now teamed up with Citizens Advice to help more people access income.
CrossCountry ranked Britain’s worst train operator
Transport Focus asks it to reduce delays and provide better information during disruption.
Warsh Wants the Fed to Send Fewer Signals. That Comes With Risks.
Investors piled on bets for higher borrowing costs after Kevin Warsh opted against providing policy guidance at his first meeting as Federal Reserve chairman.
Warsh’s Hawkish Turn Has Scrambled the Math on Rates
The futures market now sees at least one interest rate increase this year, as the Federal Reserve’s new leader, Kevin Warsh, vows to fight inflation.
What’s happening to UK interest rates and what does it mean?
The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.
Inflation Will Linger Despite U.S.-Iran Deal, British Officials Warn
Bank of England policymakers kept interest rates on hold, saying the impact of the war in Iran was still a major source of uncertainty for the economy.