K-Shaped Christmas: Wealthy Splurge as Many Struggle
A stark economic divide defines the 2025 holiday season. While a wealthy minority fuels luxury spending, many face rising costs and poverty. Explore the data behind the 'K-shaped' economy.
A stark economic divide defines the 2025 holiday season. While a wealthy minority fuels luxury spending, many face rising costs and poverty. Explore the data behind the 'K-shaped' economy.
At least 11 people, including a 3-year-old boy, were killed in a shooting at an illegal tavern in Pretoria. Police are hunting for three suspects. Read the latest.
At least 11 people, including three children, were killed in a shooting at an illegal bar in Pretoria. Police are hunting three suspects. Read the latest on this tragic incident.
A Labour minister has candidly stated life is 's**t' for young adults struggling with housing and childcare costs, as UK birth rates hit record lows. Read the full analysis.
UK unemployment has climbed to 5%, rising monthly since Labour took power. Youth and retail sectors are hardest hit. Read our analysis of the policy impact.
A new climate report shows New England's temperature rising twice as fast as the world's. Discover the impacts on seasons, ecosystems, and what it means for the future.
US private sector employment unexpectedly declined by 32,000 jobs in November, according to ADP. The key government jobs report from the BLS is delayed until 16 December.
KPMG forecasts UK GDP growth will slow to 1% in 2026, with unemployment rising to 5.2%. Business surveys reveal deepening pessimism across services and manufacturing sectors.
Traders predict a 93% likelihood of a Bank of England rate cut in December to 3.75%, making borrowing and mortgages cheaper. Discover what this means for you.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Budget extends tax threshold freeze, breaking manifesto pledge and drawing nearly a million into higher rate tax. Read the full analysis.
Chancellor Reeves announces a 2% dividend tax hike from April 2026, impacting investors and business owners. Learn how to protect your investments using ISAs and pensions.
Australian inflation rises to 3.8%, prompting Treasurer Jim Chalmers to consider extending electricity bill relief. Discover the latest economic pressures and government response.
Newham Council admits taking 'eye off the ball' on tax collection, leaving £31m uncollected since 2018 as it considers 9% tax hike and service cuts.
Cop30 in Brazil concluded with mixed results as geopolitical tensions threatened climate progress. Discover the five key challenges that shaped the summit's outcome.
COP30 summit achieves landmark climate adaptation framework with binding national roadmaps. Nations commit to 2028 implementation deadlines for climate resilience measures. Read the full analysis.
COP30 nations agree on finance for poorer countries but compromise leaves out fossil fuel transition plan. A step forward or a missed opportunity? Read the full analysis.
The Global Fund to Fight Aids, TB and Malaria faces a critical $6.7bn funding gap as key donors reduce pledges. This threatens decades of progress against deadly diseases. Urgent action needed.
Fire at global climate summit serves as powerful metaphor while fossil fuel roadmap negotiations face opposition from petrostates. The final day of Cop30 hangs in balance.
Dozens of countries threaten to block any agreement at Cop30 climate summit unless it includes a roadmap for transitioning away from fossil fuels. Follow the latest developments.
The delayed US jobs report reveals 119,000 jobs added in September, beating forecasts. Unemployment holds at 4.4%. Discover the full economic impact.
New analysis reveals Trump's anti-climate agenda could result in 1.3 million additional temperature-related deaths worldwide, disproportionately affecting poor nations.
Discover how the Landseer Global AI Fund uses proprietary technology to identify genuine AI investments, delivering 77.3% returns over five years. Learn if it's right for your portfolio.
Metro readers clash over whether taxing the wealthy effectively raises revenue as Labour faces tough fiscal choices. Join the debate on tax policy and immigration.
UK law firm Ashurst merges with US firm Perkins Coie in a $2.7bn deal, creating a legal giant with over 3,000 lawyers. Discover how this shapes the global legal elite.
Brazil will host COP30 in Belém as global temperatures continue rising. World leaders face mounting pressure to deliver concrete climate action. Read the latest updates.
Former Bank of England chief economist Andy Haldane condemns the government's 'repeated mistakes' ahead of the Budget 2025, arguing the process is 'sucking all life' from the economy. Read the full analysis.
Australian scientists reveal delaying net zero emissions will make heatwaves hotter, longer and more frequent for centuries. Urgent climate action needed to limit impacts.
Japan's economy contracts for first time in six quarters as US tariffs hammer exports. GDP falls 1.8% annualised amid global trade tensions. Discover the full impact.
From festive charity parades in Tokyo to severe flooding in Wales, explore the weekend's most compelling global images. Discover the stories behind each powerful photograph.
Explore the clash between European, US, and centralised sports league models. Discover which hybrid system is attracting global investment and reshaping the future of sport. Read the analysis.