CATEGORIES

Interest Rates Put Economy Under Stress

THE head of the Budget's watchdog last night warned "the whole system is under stress".

No Cuffs If Trump Arrested As Cops Fear MAGA Fury

Donald Trump will avoid being frog-marched in handcuffs over fears it could fuel unrest among his followers, it is believed.

Ireland On The Road To Glory But Are Stuck In A Lay-By England

Andy Farrell's side were brutally efficient in their grand slam with resurgent France also looking strong

Swiss Government Forces Credit Suisse Takeover To Avoid Global Banking Crash

The Swiss government has forced through the takeover of the stricken Credit Suisse bank by rival UBS for almost $3.25bn (£2.6bn) - well below its market value - amid fears that a failure to protect investors would trigger a new global banking crisis.

Malawi President Pleads For Aid After Cyclone Ravages Half Of Country, Killing Hundreds

President Lazarus Chakwera of Malawi has said that nearly half of his country has been damaged by Cyclone Freddy, which has killed hundreds of people and become the longest-lasting tropical storm on record.

No-Confidence Vote In Macron's Government Amid Pensions Fury

The French government will today face a no-confidence vote after MPs said they feared for their safety, strike action intensified and police banned demonstrators from parts of central Paris following Emmanuel Macron's decision to push through an unpopular rise in the pension age without a vote in parliament.

Johnson 'Could Lead Tory Party Again After Partygate Inquiry'

Boris Johnson may emerge unscathed from a televised grilling over claims he misled parliament about Partygate and go on to lead the Conservative party again, a former cabinet minister said yesterday.

Britons Gloomier, But Covid Failed To Dampen Worldwide Happiness

It claimed 6.7 million lives, locked down entire countries and triggered a global economic slump, but Covid-19 has not dampened humankind's happiness, a study has found.

Samoa's PM Makes Plea For Leaders To Tackle Climate Crisis

The world must step back from the brink of climate disaster to save the people of the Pacific from obliteration, Samoa's prime minister says.

How To Cut Financial Ties Following A Break-Up...

Untangling shared assets can make life more complicated if you split up, so this handy guide can help.

Russia Says Trip Shows It's In Mariupol To Stay

RUSSIAN President Vladimir Putin has visited Mariupol in his first trip to Ukrainian territory that Moscow illegally annexed in September.

Putin Tours Mariupol In First Ukraine Trip Since Invasion

Russian leader visits days after being accused of war crimes

Inquiry After Afghans Told Taliban Must Stamp Papers

The Ministry of Defence has launched an investigation after The Independent revealed that Afghans were told they could come to safety in Britain only after their documents were approved by the Taliban.

Raab Will Be 'Toast' At End Of Bullying Probe, Says Source

Deputy prime minister Dominic Raab will have no choice but to resign at the end of an independent inquiry into bullying allegations, it has been claimed.

Met Chief Says UK Lacks 'Capability' To Halt Terrorism

Spotting terrorists who could attack Britain is like finding a "needle in a haystack", Britain's most senior police officer has warned. Sir Mark Rowley said tens of thousands of people had come onto the security services' radar and may just need a "spark to act".

Can Johnson Escape Unhurt From The Partygate Inquiry?

Boris Johnson is addicted to getting himself into trouble. The former Tory leader has made a strange habit of tripping up and falling into avoidable scandals throughout his political career.

Johnson Urged To Tell Truth' As He Faces Partygate Probe

Poll finds 67% of voters want ex-PM to stand down over affair

Menopause Expert's 'Brain Fog' Warning

Dr Kasliwal has seen patients in her clinics terrified that the symptom might be early onset dementia, or a sign of serious illness, but in most cases it’s temporary.

UK Hosting War Crimes Summit

Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab will speak to representatives of more than 40 nations convening in support of the International Criminal Court.

'We Can Build On UK's New Relationship Of Trust With Europe'

Miguel Berger praised Rishi Sunak for having developed a "relationship of trust" with European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen, adding: "This is something we can build on."

Boris 'Confident' Defence Dossier Will Prove He Did Not Mislead Parliament Over Lockdown Parties

EX-PM Ready for grilling

Rwanda Plan: Is Euro Court Backing Down?

Home secretary on visit to Kigali

Bank On The Run Could SVB's Demise Herald The Start Of A Financial Crisis?

Four decades ago, Silicon Valley Bank was born in the heart of a region known for its technological prowess and savvy decision making.

Budget Pension Giveaway Won't Keep Doctors In NHS, Hunt Told

Jeremy Hunt is battling to justify his budget pensions giveaway to the richest 1% in the country after two leading economic thinktanks warned it may have no impact on NHS retention and open a vast new loophole for tax avoidance.

Clip Shows Russian Jet Colliding With US Drone Over Black Sea

A remarkable video released by the shows the moments before Pentagon a Russian fighter crashed into a $32m (£26m) US Reaper drone after spraying it with jet fuel over the Black Sea.

Credit Suisse Stabilised By Big Loan But Crisis Isn't Over

Banking system is being sorely tested,

China's Grand Plan To Flex Its Muscles Across The World

In brokering a detente between Iran and Saudi Arabia - and offering a peace strategy for Ukraine - we have been given a glimpse of Beijing's greater vision, writes Borzou Daragahi

Banking Failures Spark Fears.of A 'Contagion' In Markets

Credit Suisse and First Republic bailouts likened to 2008

A Lost Decade For Living Standards, You Say... Haven't We Just Had One Of Those?

The success of a Budget is measured in how long it takes to collapse. Some arrive pre-collapsed, others collapse in real time.

Aspects Of Hunt's Budget Plan Need A Second Look

There is an old Westminster adage that a Budget that looks good on the day will look terrible in the morning, and Jeremy Hunt's first (formal) effort as chancellor looks to be conforming to the saying, at least to some extent.