President Donald Trump has threatened US military intervention if Iran violently kills peaceful protesters. The warning comes as unrest over the cost of living enters a fifth day. Read the latest developments.
Protests over Iran's economic crisis turn deadly, with multiple fatalities reported. The unrest, sparked by soaring inflation, has spread nationwide. Read the latest developments.
Your 2026 financial calendar: The energy price cap rises 0.2% in January, while the National Living Wage jumps 4.1% in April. Key dates for mortgages, bills, and Bank of England decisions revealed.
Iranians took to the streets on 31 December 2025 as economic hardship and social restrictions intensified. Read our full report on the growing unrest.
Widespread protests erupt in Iran as currency collapse and soaring inflation push citizens into the streets. Students, traders, and demonstrators demand political change. Read the latest developments.
Protests over Iran's plummeting currency and soaring inflation enter a fourth day, with demonstrators attempting to storm a government building. Authorities offer dialogue as economic pressure mounts.
University students in Tehran have joined widespread protests over Iran's economic crisis, with inflation hitting 42.5% in December 2025. The rial has lost half its value against the dollar. Read the latest developments.
Iran's government seeks talks with protest leaders after widespread demonstrations over the plummeting rial and soaring living costs. President Pezeshkian vows economic reforms.
Young activists from Togo, Kenya, Nepal, Madagascar and Morocco reveal how mass protests driven by corruption, unemployment and failing public services shaped a year of global unrest. Discover their stories and demands.
Josh and Tish Scripps from Staffordshire slashed monthly bills by £1,000 moving onto a 57ft narrowboat. They reveal the financial realities and challenges of canal life.
Official figures reveal UK disposable income has fallen for three consecutive quarters, leaving households over £20 worse off per month than in 2019. Explore the data and expert analysis.
Official figures reveal UK disposable income has dropped over £20 a month since 2019. Explore the data on falling living standards and the economic challenges ahead.
The West End hit 'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' saw turnover drop by £10m last year as audiences felt the economic pinch. Discover the full financial impact and industry trends.
The Bank of England has cut interest rates to 3.75%, offering relief to mortgage payers. However, Sky's Ed Conway warns of underlying economic uncertainties. Read the full analysis.
New research reveals nearly 40% of UK Gen Z live with parents or housemates, forcing them into creative and often public locations for intimacy. Experts share tips for reclaiming privacy.
London and Manchester police announce a tougher stance on pro-Palestine protests, vowing to arrest those using the phrase 'globalise the intifada'. The move follows antisemitic attacks abroad.
UK inflation fell to 3.2% in November, beating forecasts and increasing pressure on the Bank of England to cut interest rates. Read the full analysis.
The Marshall Islands has launched a pioneering universal basic income scheme, offering $200 quarterly payments via cryptocurrency or cash. Discover how this Pacific nation is tackling the cost of living crisis.
Amid global turmoil and a cost of living crisis, UK retailers like John Lewis and M&S craft complex Christmas ads. Explore how they sell joy in difficult times.
Rising costs from energy to staffing are forcing UK family offices to adapt their strategies. Discover how they are navigating the squeeze and protecting wealth.
A student unable to afford a hotel found refuge in a stranger's university dormitory. Discover how this act of kindness highlights community spirit and the cost-of-living crisis for young travellers.
A Tesco store in East London has placed Cadbury Dairy Milk bars in locked plastic cases, highlighting extreme anti-shoplifting measures as thefts hit record highs. Read the full story.
Is the UK economy really failing? We analyse wage growth, housing, and public services to uncover why Britons feel disgruntled. Discover the data behind the discontent.
Exclusive poll reveals nearly half of Londoners want to move out, with soaring rents and taxes hitting young people hardest. Discover the data and FTSE 100 insights.
Australian Senate Estimates hearings scrutinise the nation's fiscal outlook, cost-of-living pressures, and controversial public service cuts in Victoria. Get the latest political analysis.
A viral essay argues the US poverty line for a family of four is $136,500, sparking debate on the true cost of living. Read the analysis and join the conversation.
UK shoppers are switching to pork mince as beef prices surge 27%. Waitrose sales jump 16% as home cooks adapt recipes like bolognese. Discover the cost-saving food trends.
A new poll reveals 54% of young Londoners have thought about moving out. Discover the driving forces behind this potential exodus and what it means for the city's future.
Exclusive polling reveals Londoners' discontent with the city's direction and Sadiq Khan's leadership, while Green Party's Zack Polanski emerges as a potential mayoral contender. Discover the key issues and surprising voter sentiment.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves's Budget is pushing skilled professionals like 'Nick, 30' to leave the UK. With stealth taxes and soaring costs, is Britain losing its future?