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Latest financial news · Updated May 20, 2026
Private firms providing services to NHS made £1.6bn profit in two years, research finds
The panel agrees that the £1.6bn profit figure is politically sensitive but analytically flawed, with a blended margin of 13.3% …
We lost £3,000 after collapse of Ikea’s solar panel installer
The panel consensus is that Ikea's partnership with Soly has resulted in a significant reputational blow, with potential financial risks …
France's Gig-Economy Built On Migrant Labor As 99% Of Surveyed Delivery-Riders Are Foreign-Born, Two-Thirds Are Illegal
The panel agrees that the gig-economy platforms in France face significant structural risks due to the high proportion of undocumented …
Hormuz blockade could deepen world’s worst energy crisis — and risk a dangerous misstep
The panelists agreed that a U.S.-ordered blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would lead to a near-term supply shock, pushing …
Georg Fischer Wins CHF 100 Mln Sabesp Contract For São Paulo Water Network Upgrade
Georg Fischer's CHF 100 million, 24-month Sabesp contract is a significant near-term win, bolstering its water-infrastructure backlog and strengthening its …
Strait of Hormuz blockade explained: why is Trump threatening it now and will it increase the price of oil?
The panel agrees that Trump's Hormuz blockade threat will significantly impact oil markets, with most expecting a sustained period of …
European Shares May Open Deep In Red As US-Iran Peace Talks Fail
The panel consensus is bearish, expecting a significant market downturn due to geopolitical risks, particularly a potential Strait of Hormuz …
Indian Shares Slump Amid Middle East Concerns
The panel agrees that the 1.7% drop in the Sensex is due to geopolitical risks pushing Brent crude above $103, …
‘Disbelief and disappointment’: how Javier Milei’s bribery scandal may have derailed Argentina’s crypto investment
The panel consensus is bearish, with the majority agreeing that the corruption scandal involving President Milei will significantly slow Argentina's …
Rising fuel costs puts strain on transport charity
The panel consensus is that the UK transport sector faces significant challenges due to rising fuel and import costs, with …
'School breakfast club has best toast in the world'
The panel is divided on the scalability and long-term sustainability of the subsidized breakfast program. While some panelists highlight potential …
What is a naval blockade and how would it work in Strait of Hormuz?
The panel discusses the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, with mixed sentiments. While some argue it could lead …