Three reasons for the record rise in gold prices, and one why they are falling

The government has launched a scheme to compensate former sub-postmasters and their families who were made to repay shortfalls caused by the Capture branch IT system. That system was in place from 1992 to 2000, and was the predecessor of the Horizon IT system which was also beset by scandal. A pilot version of the…

The chain’s global reach relies on a strong brand, robust ecosystem, and loyal customer base, according to Zhou. He notes that every overseas market is complex, shaped by different cultures, legal systems, and consumer habits – so localising food, menus, and service is essential.

Josh MartinBusiness reporter Getty Images The report will look at Covid-era programmes like Eat Out to Help Out, which subsidised hospitality bills Covid-19 support programmes cost taxpayers nearly £11bn through fraud and error, a report will say. The Covid Counter Fraud Commissioner Tom Hayhoe will say fraudsters exploited a “golden opportunity” when he shares his…

The Home Office has “squandered” billions of pounds of taxpayers’ money on asylum accommodation, according to a report by a committee of MPs. The Home Affairs Committee said “flawed contracts” and “incompetent delivery” left the department unable to cope with a surge in demand and it relied on hotels as “go-to solutions” instead of temporary…

Matt Judge/BBC The inflation rate has decreased from the 8.5% peak in 2022 The annual rate of inflation in Guernsey has continued to slow, according to the latest figures. In the 12 months to December 2025, the Retail Price Index (RPI) – which shows the cost of living in Guernsey – was 3.4%, the States…

“Later today, I, and other families who have lost children to social media, will tell the prime minister directly: social media is a product, and like any other faulty product causing the deaths of children, it should be restricted until the companies responsible have fixed it and proven it is safe,” Roome said.