Casting Director Nina Gold Shortlisted for Inaugural Oscar
Casting legend Nina Gold, behind Hamnet's Golden Globe-winning duo Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal, is shortlisted for the first-ever Academy Award for Best Casting. Discover her journey.
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100 UK Bank Branches to Close in 2026, Map Shows
An interactive map reveals 100 UK bank branches closing in 2026, including three in London. See if your local Lloyds, Halifax, or Santander is affected.
Central Banks Scramble for Gold as Dollar Loses Credibility
A major survey reveals half of central banks plan to increase gold holdings, driven by geopolitical tensions and concerns over US dollar dominance. Discover the global shift in reserve strategy.
Wall Street Banks Plan Growth Hiring After Mixed Year
Major US investment banks, including Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley, are shifting focus to strategic hiring for growth after a year of mixed M&A and IPO performance. Discover their 2024 plans.
Wall Street traders earn $134bn in 2024 market chaos
Wall Street's top traders secured a staggering $134bn payday in 2024, capitalising on extreme market volatility. Discover how market swings fuelled record revenues.
City Banks Under Scrutiny Over AI Ambitions
Major UK lenders must convince investors of their AI strategy as earnings season nears. We examine the tech push, job risks, and whether banks or AI stocks are the better bet.
Insurer 1st Central in talks for £1bn+ London float
Specialist motor and home insurer 1st Central is exploring a potential London stock market listing that could value the firm at over £1bn. Read the latest on this major financial move.
Australia's costly 1990s gold sale as prices soar
Australia's decision to sell two-thirds of its gold reserves in 1997 has cost the nation billions as global uncertainty under Trump sends prices skyrocketing. Discover the full story.
Brits sell gold, boosting Ramsdens profits by 22%
Pawnbroker Ramsdens sees revenue hit £117m as customers cash in on soaring gold prices. The firm plans expansion and reports a 43% dividend rise. Read the full analysis.
Global Bankers Support Fed's Powell Amid Political Pressure
Eleven central bank governors issue a rare statement of support for Jerome Powell as Donald Trump escalates his assault on the Federal Reserve. Analysis reveals this as a political tactic to deflect from an affordability crisis worsened by Republican poli
Olympic Gold Medalist Jim Hartung Dies at 65
Jim Hartung, a key member of the USA's historic 1984 Olympic gold medal-winning gymnastics team, has passed away at 65. A Nebraska legend and longtime coach.
Wall Street Trading Boom Peaks, Analysts Warn of Slowdown
Wall Street's trading surge may have peaked after a $20bn Q1. Analysts predict a slowdown as volatility wanes and interest rates shift. Discover the full impact on investment banks.
US Venezuela Oil Plan Eats 13% of 1.5C Carbon Budget
Exclusive analysis reveals US plans to exploit Venezuela's vast, dirty oil reserves could consume 13% of the world's remaining carbon budget for 1.5C, locking in decades of high emissions.
US Criminal Probe Targets Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell
The US Department of Justice has opened a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, sparking fears over central bank independence and sending gold prices soaring.
Anthropologie's £20 initial necklace sale is selling fast
Anthropologie's popular Gold-Plated Mini Bubble Letter Monogram Necklace is now half price at £20 in the Boxing Day sale. Shoppers praise its modern style and quality. Limited stock remains.
Australia Wins Gold at World Cross Country Championships
Australia's elite quartet of Jess Hull, Ollie Hoare, Linden Hall, and Jack Anstey clinched mixed relay gold at the World Athletics Cross Country Championships in Florida. Discover how they dominated the field.
High Costs, Falling Returns: Trump's Venezuela Oil Gamble
Donald Trump's seizure of Venezuelan crude faces huge hurdles: a $183bn investment need, broken infrastructure, and a volatile oil market. Can the US unlock the 'tremendous wealth'?
Venezuela crisis deepens after US military action
A journalist in Caracas describes the night of explosions as US forces moved against Maduro. Guardian correspondent Tom Phillips analyses the fragile new leadership and the nation's ongoing deprivation. Support independent journalism.
UK Fintech Leads Europe as Global Competition Intensifies
UK fintech attracted $3.6bn in 2025, dominating Europe but facing pressure from India and the US. Read the full analysis of the sector's strengths and regulatory challenges.
US Seeks Indefinite Control Over Venezuela Oil Sales
The White House plans indefinite control of Venezuela's oil sales, with Trump overseeing billions in revenue. US sanctions may ease as tensions with Russia and China flare.
Chef Tommy Banks on the real cost of a £7 toastie
Michelin-starred chef Tommy Banks reveals to Sky News the 'political decisions' crippling UK hospitality, the impact of weight loss drugs, and why your cooking needs more salt. Read his full interview.
Venezuela's £1.4bn Gold Held in London Vaults
The Bank of England holds £1.4bn of Venezuelan gold, frozen since 2018. The US seizure of Nicolás Maduro reignites the legal battle over who controls the reserves. Read the full story.
FTSE 100 Breaks 10,000 on Geopolitical Tensions
The FTSE 100 closed above 10,000 for the first time, driven by soaring defence stocks and gold prices after US action in Venezuela. Follow live market updates.
Markets surge after Trump's Venezuela intervention
Gold hits record high and US oil shares soar following the capture of Venezuela's president. Analysts cite a flight to safety amid geopolitical uncertainty. Read the full market analysis.
Safe Haven Metals Surge After US Intervention in Venezuela
Gold, silver, and copper prices jumped as investors reacted to geopolitical uncertainty following the capture of Venezuelan President Maduro. Oil markets show muted initial response. Read the full analysis.
Safe Haven Metals Spike on Trump Venezuela Move
Gold, silver, and copper prices surged as markets reacted to the US capture of Venezuelan President Maduro. Discover the market impact and why oil's reaction was muted.
FTSE 100 Rallies as Maduro Arrest Shakes Markets
London's FTSE 100 surged towards 10,000 points as defence and gold mining stocks soared following the US capture of Venezuela's President. Discover the market fallout and global implications.
Oil falls on Trump's Venezuela pledge to unlock reserves
Brent crude dropped to $60.33 as markets assess the impact of US intervention in Venezuela's vast oil industry. A former Chevron executive seeks $2bn for projects. Read the latest analysis.
Markets React to Venezuela Shock: Gold Up 2%
Gold jumps above $4,420 as Trump's Venezuela action sparks safe-haven rush. Defence stocks in Asia soar. Full market analysis and today's agenda.
US aims to revive Venezuela's oil after Maduro's removal
Following the US intervention in Venezuela, Donald Trump pledges billions in American investment to tap the world's largest oil reserves. We analyse the challenges and global market impact. Read the full analysis.
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