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Latest financial news · Updated May 23, 2026
Listen to a grieving mother and have no doubts: water privatisation has been a lethal scandal | Clive Lewis
The panel generally agrees that Clive Lewis' article is a political critique rather than a financial analysis of UK water …
'It took six years to receive my late father's premium bonds'
NS&I faces a significant operational crisis with a six-year backlog in bereavement claims, affecting 37,500 people and £470m in assets. …
"Historic Injustice": DOJ Settles With Retired Gen. Flynn For Malicious Russiagate Prosecution
The DOJ-Flynn settlement, while financially modest, sets a significant precedent that could trigger a wave of litigation from other targeted …
Iran "Laying Traps" And "Building Up Defenses" On Kharg Island, Preparing For U.S. Ground Attack
The panel agrees that geopolitical tensions around Iran's Kharg Island are driving up oil prices, with a potential supply shock …
Jobless Claims Hover Near Record Lows Sustaining 'No Hire, No Fire' Narrative
The panel is divided on the state of the labor market, with some seeing 'no hire, no fire' as a …
Your 2026 Social Security COLA Is Outpacing Inflation So Far -- Here's Why That Might Change
The panel largely agreed that the article's assumption of accelerating inflation may be overstated, with potential risks and opportunities for …
Nordex Receives 28 MW Wind Turbine Order In Germany
Nordex's 28 MW order in Germany is a modest win, providing recurring revenue through a 15-year service contract but not …
Octopus reports sharp rise in solar panel sales since start of Iran war
The panel generally agrees that Octopus Energy's recent surge in solar sales and heat pump demand signals accelerating UK residential …
The verdict against Meta and YouTube is a victory for children – and the US justice system | Austin Sarat
The recent jury verdict against Meta and YouTube signals a shift in liability, moving beyond content moderation to target 'product …
€20m of assets allegedly bought with money embezzled from Ursula Andress seized in Italy
The panel generally agreed that this €20m asset recovery case, involving alleged embezzlement from a 90-year-old actress, highlights vulnerabilities in …
Whisky giant drops plans for £150m facility in Ayrshire
Suntory's decision to scrap the £150m Ayrshire facility and 'redirect' investment elsewhere signals strategic uncertainty, with potential maturation capacity constraints …
Ticketmaster quietly raised other fees after US crackdown on hidden charges
The panel's discussion reveals a complex situation where Ticketmaster/Live Nation navigated FTC all-in pricing rules by renegotiating fees with venues. …