Sunil Prajapati/ShutterstockWhen Donald Trump stood on the White House lawn in April 2025 holding a large, laminated poster announcing the first round of trade tariffs to be imposed on different countries, the Trade Policy Uncertainty Index shot through the roof.
Sumup/Unsplash“Would you like to donate $2 to charity today?”
If you have been Christmas shopping this season, you probably heard this question — and potentially felt pressured to donate money in the midst of a cost-of-living crisis.
William Barton/ShutterstockMany businesses in the UK saw the 2025 budget as a tightening of the screw in a period of already difficult conditions. While the government insists it is not raising taxes on companies overall, disquiet among businesses could have an impact on jobs, wages and the wider economy.
Using investment accounts for charitable gifts could be influencing giving in unexpected ways. sesame/DigitalVision Vectors via Getty ImagesCharitable giving in the United States has changed significantly in recent years.
A video posted on Attorney General Pam Bondi's X account shows the moment an oil tanker was seized by U.S. forces off the coast of Venezuela. U.S. Attorney General's Office/X via APThe U.S. seizure of an oil tanker off the Venezuelan coast looks designed to further squeeze the economy of President Nicolás Maduro’s country.
The UK’s employment rights bill will usher in major changes for workers from April 2026. But beyond promising improved rights for employees over unfair dismissal and sick pay, one of the most controversial aspects of the bill concerns the rights of trade unions.
goodluz/ShutterstockFarmers have increasingly sown a single type of grass in their fields over the past 100 years, and then added che
In the dark months of winter, the warm glow of Christmas fairy lights and flickering candles brings some welcome atmospheric respite. And that atmosphere is something many retailers try to capture as they tempt shoppers with their festive marketing campaigns.
The John Lewis Christmas advert for example, has become a seasonal staple, while rival Marks and Spencer has found success with its “Magic and Sparkle” campaign, which plays on the company’s brand name.
Older people may need help getting the hang of using technology. Maskot/GettyImagesLong-term care for older people is challenging for everyone. The costs are high and the quality of care is unpredictable at best, often falling short.
The Port of Long Beach is a key entry point for tariffed goods. Frederick J. Brown/AFP/Getty ImagesThe U.S. Supreme Court is currently reviewing a case to determine whether President Donald Trump’s global tariffs are legal.
