13 h. ago New entrepreneurs say they're driven by necessity over passion as economic pressures bite

More than half of start-up founders say they are launching side hustles to bridge the gap between their wages and rising bills.

Economics

29 h. ago Economic pressure could hurt Iran more than a military strike

A struggling currency sparked the protests and Trump’s new tariffs on Tehran’s trade partners will only increase the pain

Events

6 d. ago Iran plunged into internet blackout as protests over economy spread nationwide

Security forces reported to have killed at least 45 people since protests began 12 days ago, as pressure on regime increasesIran was plunged into a complete internet blackout on Thursday night as protests over economic conditions spread nationwide, increasing pressure on the country’s leadership.While it was unclear what caused the internet cut, first reported by the internet freedom monitor NetBlocks, Iranian authorities have shut down the internet in response to protests in the past. Continue reading...

Events

6 d. ago Here’s how much your house has to be worth to be considered a ‘luxury home’

The luxury home price threshold is up more than $300,000 over the last decade, highlighting how at least this part of the housing market is withstanding economic pressures

Society

8 d. ago Eni, Repsol fight to recoup $6bn in gas payments from Venezuela

The European groups continued to supply the Latin American country after the US dialled up economic pressure on Caracas

Economics

1 week ago Keir Starmer vows to ‘stay the course’ in 2026 after Labour leadership speculation

In his New Year message, the Labour prime minister, under pressure over faltering economy and with his party trailing Nigel Farage’s Reform UK in the polls, pledges Britain will ‘turn a corner’ in the next 12 months

Politics

3 w. ago How private investors are making billions from countries in debt

Exclusive: As an escalating climate crisis and a difficult economic outlook put ever greater pressure on developing countries, new analysis shows how wealthy private investors in the Global North are profiting

Economics