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Social Media Trends Add Pressure to Christmas Spending, Parents Say

The tradition of children circling their favourite toys in Christmas catalogues has given way to social media hauls, where influencers…

US Congress Averts Government Shutdown with Last-Minute Funding Bill

US Congress has successfully avoided a Christmas government shutdown after passing a bill that funds federal agencies through mid-March. The…

Lib Dems Call for Extension to Winter Fuel Payment Deadline Amid Backlog of Claims

The Liberal Democrats are urging the government to extend the deadline for applying for winter fuel payments, warning that tens…

Malawi Demands $309bn from US Gemstone Firm Amid Tax Dispute

Malawi's government has filed a staggering claim of $309 billion in unpaid taxes and royalties from Columbia Gem House, a…