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Latest financial news · Updated May 23, 2026
‘We’re trapped’: developer’s unpaid debt leaves London flat owners unable to sell
The panel consensus is that this case exposes a systemic risk in UK residential property, particularly in leaseholds, due to …
‘Kids would rather be down the park’: readers reflect on child-free pubs
The panel is divided on the impact of child-free policies in UK pubs. While some argue it could lead to …
How Trump, Musk and Doge shattered the US government – podcast
The panel discusses the impact of DOGE (Musk's government efficiency plan) on markets. While some panelists are bullish, citing potential …
Families praise charity for Easter holiday support
The panel agrees that the UK's cost-of-living crisis is severe, with families struggling to afford childcare during school holidays. This …
Indians Are Online Bragging About Scamming Europe's Education System
The panel consensus is that the international student fee model of European and UK universities is unsustainable and at risk …
Oracle Cuts 29,000 Jobs & Wall Street Throws a Party
Oracle's 18% workforce reduction is a controversial move, with some seeing it as a desperate pivot to chase AI cloud …
Next week’s disability cuts will make people destitute – and you might not understand how bad they are until it’s too late | Frances Ryan
The panel generally views the Universal Credit health element cut as a fiscal policy change that may have human costs …
UK social media users less active on tech platforms due to rise of video apps
The panel agrees that there's a shift from active to passive social media engagement, driven by video-first formats and concerns …
Stella McCartney granted permission for £5m home in Scottish Highlands
The approval of a £5m eco-luxury home for Stella McCartney in Scotland's remote Highlands signals demand for secluded, sustainable high-end …
Claude’s code: Anthropic leaks source code for AI software engineering tool
Anthropic's repeated code leaks, including agent blueprints, erode trust, invite IP infringement suits, and may impact enterprise sales and regulatory …
Chris Rokos: the camera-shy billionaire behind the biggest UK university donation in modern times
The panelists generally agreed that the article lacked market-moving information and did not provide sufficient insights into RCM's fund performance …
I’ve inherited my parents’ $2M investment portfolio, and their advisor. Should I fire them and find someone cheaper?
The panel consensus is that the 1.75% AUM fee on a $2M portfolio is excessive and likely to erode a …