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Head teachers’ union demands action over ‘failing’ pension scheme
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Why has the price of silver hit a record high?
Posted onThe price of silver has hit a record high ahead of an expected US Federal Reserve interest rate cut and as demand from the technology industry for the precious metal remains high. Silver crossed $60 (£45.10) an ounce on the spot market, where the precious metal is bought and sold for immediate delivery, for the…
US stock market ends 2025 on a high note after volatile year
Posted onDanielle KayeBusiness reporter Michael Nagle/Bloomberg via Getty Images It’s been a roller-coaster year for financial markets – but US stock investors are heading into 2026 on a high note. US President Donald Trump’s global trade tariffs sent shockwaves through markets in the spring. But by summer, the US saw record highs fuelled by strong company…
Watch: How oil and gas prices are pushing up the cost of living
Posted onThe war in the Middle East is less than a month old, but its impact is already being felt widely. In the UK on Thursday, the Bank of England held interest rates at 3.75% on Thursday – after an earlier expectation they could be cut – with a warning that inflation could tick up. Ahead…
Decision to run Manchester to London ghost train uninformed, regulator admits
Posted onKaty AustinTransport correspondent Getty Images The rail regulator has admitted it “did not have all the facts” when it decided to not allow passengers on a peak-time train service between Manchester and London. The Office of Road and Rail (ORR) said it was missing “critical points” when it made a decision that would have turned…
