Top stories and breaking developments from across the globe, explained clearly.
The UK's offshore wind capacity reached 16.8 GW in early 2026, cementing its position as global leader, but grid constraints, supply chain…
Universal Credit is paid monthly in arrears, with your payment date set by when you first claimed. Understanding assessment periods…
The energy price cap sets a maximum rate suppliers can charge households on default tariffs, but it is not a cap on your total bill. Here's…
Average UK care home costs reached £60,000 per year in 2026, with nursing care exceeding £70,000 in many regions. Just 1 in 7 people face…
Council tax is one of the largest annual bills for UK households, yet the banding system behind it is widely misunderstood and based on…
An estimated 800,000 eligible pensioners are not claiming Pension Credit, leaving £1.7 billion in support unclaimed annually. The benefit…
Private equity firms control thousands of companies and trillions of assets. Here is how the model works and why it attracts such strong…
The UK state pension age reaches 67 for both men and women in 2026, affecting millions approaching retirement. With further rises to 68…
UK mortgage rates have fallen from their 2023 peak but remain significantly higher than the ultra-low rates of the 2010s. Here's what…
