Politics World From Paris Fuel Protests to Somali Hunger: The Iran War’s Growing Economic Toll April 2, 2026 The Iran conflict’s economic shockwaves are now landing on multiple continents simultaneously — from Paris truck drivers blockading highways over diesel costs to East African nations watching food supply chains…
Business Politics World Brazil’s Banco Master Collapse: How a $10 Billion Fraud Unraveled From the Inside April 2, 2026 The most expensive banking scandal in Brazilian history did not begin with a single act of deception — it was engineered through a methodical reclassification of assets that masked a…
Business Politics World Romania Burns €1 Billion to Hold Its Currency — And the Real Crisis Hasn’t Even Started April 2, 2026 Romania’s central bank quietly spent more than €1 billion ($1.2 billion) in March propping up the leu — and the fact that this intervention went largely unnoticed in Western financial…
Politics BMW ‘optimistic’ UK-EU vehicle export tariff rules will be eased September 11, 2023 BMW says it is confident the European Commission will ease regulations that would leave a new generation of electric Minis made at its Cowley plant in Oxford subject to 10%…
Politics China should not be described as a ‘foe’ – but is a ‘challenge’, says minister September 11, 2023 China should not be described as a “foe” or a “threat” but it should be regarded as a “challenge”, a cabinet minister has said – following allegations a Chinese spy…
Politics BMW to make new electric Mini in Oxford after securing millions in taxpayer funding September 11, 2023 BMW is to build its next-generation electric Mini in Oxford after securing millions of pounds in taxpayer support from the government. The German-headquartered car giant is set to announce later…
Politics India’s leader relishes the spotlight amid concerns G20 has become a talking shop September 10, 2023 As a PR exercise, the G20 summit in New Delhi was a masterclass by Narendra Modi. At times, the Indian prime minister looked like he’d been anointed, rather than simply…
Politics Home secretary orders review into ‘political activism’ in policing September 2, 2023 The home secretary has ordered a review into how “political activism” among officers, including actions like taking the knee, is impacting policing. Suella Braverman has commissioned His Majesty’s Inspectorate of…
Politics ‘The world will get more insecure’: Ben Wallace resigns with warning for PM August 31, 2023 Ben Wallace has resigned as defence secretary ahead of an expected reshuffle from the prime minister. Mr Wallace had said he would resign from the role the next time Rishi…
Politics Tax relief, air quality and exemptions: ULEZ claims and counter claims checked August 29, 2023 The expansion of the Ultra Low Emission Zone has led to a number of claims about the controversial charging scheme in the capital. The ULEZ expansion has created a political…
Politics Police chiefs issue warning to home secretary following order to investigate every theft August 28, 2023 Police chiefs have warned the home secretary they must have “operational independence” when deciding how to respond to crime. The National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) was responding to Suella Braverman‘s…
Politics Police must investigate every theft – there are ‘no trivial crimes’, home secretary says August 27, 2023 Police forces must investigate every theft, Home Secretary Suella Braverman has said. Ms Braverman said it was “unacceptable” crimes such as shoplifting, criminal damage and phone or car theft have…
Politics Trump’s cosy Carlson interview shows why carefully curated TV debates are needed | Adam Boulton August 25, 2023 Donald Trump is making a mockery of TV debates just as he has trashed so many other norms of decent behaviour and democratic politics. He has opted out of the…
Politics Home secretary urged to ‘stand up’ to France after report of falling Channel interceptions August 18, 2023 Suella Braverman has been urged to “stand up” to France as reports emerged the country is intercepting fewer migrants in the Channel despite a £480m funding deal. The call from…
Politics UK and Turkey announce deal to ‘disrupt’ people smuggling gangs August 9, 2023 The UK and Turkey will work together to “disrupt and dismantle” people smuggling gangs under a new deal announced today. A new operational “centre of excellence” will be established by…
Politics Lee Anderson refuses to apologise for saying asylum seekers should ‘go back to France’ August 8, 2023 Lee Anderson has refused to apologise for saying asylum seekers who don’t want to be housed on barges should “f*** off back to France”. But the Conservative deputy chairman also…
Politics Home Secretary announces task force to target ‘crooked’ immigration lawyers August 8, 2023 The government has announced a “task force” to root out dodgy lawyers after reports that false asylum claims are being submitted for a fee. The Home Office said the unit…
Politics Home Office must work three times faster to clear asylum backlog August 7, 2023 The government will fail to meet its asylum backlog target without a drastic increase in the processing of applications, a Sky News analysis has found. At present, there are more…
Politics Teachers vote to end strikes and accept 6.5% pay rise July 31, 2023 A pay rise of 6.5% has been accepted by a major teaching union. Members of the National Education Union (NEU) voted to accept the deal, which was made based on…
Politics Home Office buys marquees to house migrants ahead of expected surge in Channel crossings July 27, 2023 The Home Office has bought marquees to accommodate 2,000 migrants at disused military sites by the end of August, Sky News understands. The tents will start to be erected over…