The six House Democrats who broke ranks with party leadership by voting in favor of legislation that ended the government shutdown are now opening up about their actions, with one saying, ‘The last several weeks have been a case study in why most Americans can’t stand Congress.’ Reps. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez of Washington, Jared Golden of Maine, Adam Gray of California, Don Davis of North Carolina, Henry Cuellar of Texas and Tom Suozzi of New...
Former President Bill Clinton’s Treasury Secretary Larry Summers maintained regular contact with Jeffrey Epstein years after he was convicted on prostitution-related charges, documents released by House Republicans on Wednesday revealed. Among the over 20,000 pages of documents released by House Republicans was a series of email exchanges ranging from 2016 to 2019 between Epstein and Summers that suggest a cozier relationship between the two than previously known. The email exchanges include banter about an unknown...
UK exports to the United States have slumped to their lowest level in more than three years, as Donald Trump’s renewed tariff regime continues to weigh heavily on British trade. New figures from the Office for National Statistics show that the value of UK exports to the US fell by £500 million in September, an 11.4% drop month on month, taking trade back to levels last seen in January 2022. The ONS said exports have...
UK economic growth slowed sharply in the third quarter, rising just 0.1% between July and September, as a steep fall in car production and subdued consumer spending weighed on activity ahead of the Chancellor’s Budget later this month. The figure, published by the Office for National Statistics, came in below analysts’ expectations of 0.2% and marks a clear slowdown from the 0.3% growth recorded between April and June and the 0.7% expansion at the start...
Two of the UK beauty industry’s most successful founders, Susie Ma of Tropic Skincare and Jenna Meek of Refy, are set to join the BBC’s Dragons’ Den as guest dragons in 2026. The pair will sit alongside Peter Jones, Deborah Meaden, Touker Suleyman and Steven Bartlett, as well as fellow guest dragons Tinie Tempah and Gary Neville, in a line-up designed to bring a new generation of entrepreneurial voices into the Den. Both Ma and...
Cross-border comparison platforms are quietly transforming what it means to be an informed shopper. In recent years, more than half of UK consumers have purchased at least once from an overseas online store. This growing exposure to foreign pricing, product range and service standards is subtly rewriting what people expect when buying locally. You now have instant access to global benchmarks, sometimes without even realising it. The simplicity of comparing multiple international sites in one...
Market volatility often strikes fear into the hearts of many investors. When prices swing wildly, headlines scream about crashes, corrections, and chaos. Yet, for the prepared and informed investor, volatility isn’t just turbulence—it’s opportunity. The key lies in knowing how to navigate these shifts strategically. Here are 10 ways you can profit from market volatility instead of fearing it. Buy Quality Stocks at a Discount Volatile markets often create temporary price distortions. Strong, profitable companies...
Building a workplace team that operates efficiently and harmoniously is one of the greatest achievements for any organization. Effective teams don’t just complete tasks, they inspire collaboration, boost morale, and drive innovation. Developing this kind of synergy doesn’t happen by accident. It requires intentional effort, trust-building, clear communication, and shared goals that align with the company’s vision. When a team functions effectively, each member’s strengths complement the others. Ideas flow more freely, productivity increases, and...
In commercial construction, aluminium doors are quickly becoming the B2B material of choice for projects in which durability, aesthetics and long-term return on investment are key. Aluminium is increasingly favoured by commercial developers, contractors, façade engineers and architects for external and internal systems, and it’s not purely about the look of the material. In almost every aspect of lifecycle economics, structural performance, and regulation compliance, aluminium doors are a better option than most of the ageing...
In today’s hectic fast-paced world, where most things are built simply for convenience and speed, it’s quite easy to forget the value of patience, precision and hands-on craftsmanship. That’s exactly why mechanical watches continue to hold a special place in the hearts of collectors and casual shoppers alike. Today, we are going to take a closer look at the watchmaking process of Tufina Watches – a brand whose core principles are hand-assembly and pure craftsmanship....
