El Salvador has finalized a loan agreement worth $1.4 billion (£1.1 billion) with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) following its decision to reduce its contentious […]
Category: Economics
Trump and SoftBank’s $100 Billion Gamble on AI and U.S. Economic Revival
PALM BEACH, Florida, Dec 16 (Reuters) – In a high-profile announcement at Mar-a-Lago, President-elect Donald Trump and SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son unveiled a $100 […]
Sri Lanka’s Rice Imports in Turmoil Amid State Controls and Shipping Delays
Sri Lanka’s rice importers have been forced to cancel significant orders due to a combination of stringent state controls, a narrow import window, and adverse […]
The Hidden Cost of ‘Italian’ Tomato Purees Forced Labour Links Uncovered in UK Supermarkets
An investigation by the BBC has revealed that some tomato purees sold in UK supermarkets as “Italian” may actually contain tomatoes grown in China’s Xinjiang […]
The Maldives: A Call for a Coalition Government to Avert Economic Collapse
The Maldives stands at a critical crossroads. The nation is facing an economic crisis of unprecedented proportions, with inflation spiraling, national debt ballooning, and key […]
Trump’s Return and the Looming Global Trade War: A New Era of Economic Tensions?
With Donald Trump reclaiming the White House, his campaign pledge to impose tariffs on imported goods has reignited fears of a global trade war. Trump, […]
Kemi Badenoch Vows to Rebuild Conservative Trust with Bold Economic Vision
In her first interview as Conservative leader, Kemi Badenoch pledged a distinctly different approach to the economy than that of Chancellor Rachel Reeves, vowing that […]
University of Leicester Team Aims to Inspire on University Challenge Stage
A team of bright minds from the University of Leicester is set to appear on BBC’s iconic quiz show University Challenge, hoping to inspire viewers […]
Britain for Hire: How ‘Britshoring’ is Turning the UK into America’s New Outsourcing Hub
As the gap between US and UK wages widens, Britain is fast becoming a prime destination for American companies looking to cut costs. Dubbed “Britshoring,” […]
The UK is set to bolster its military presence in the Indo-Pacific region as part of efforts to counter China’s influence.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer will announce on Saturday that the UK will enhance its military and economic presence in the Indo-Pacific to promote regional stability. […]