- Gold price rises after US captures Venezuela's Maduroon January 5, 2026 at 3:38 am
Money moved into "safe-haven" assets as the operation increased concerns about geopolitical risks.
- The French university where spies go for trainingon January 5, 2026 at 12:02 am
Sciences Po Saint-Germain near Paris trains current French secret agents and potential new recruits.
- Trump wants Venezuela's oil. Will his plan work?on January 4, 2026 at 3:58 pm
Donald Trump has said that American oil firms will invest billions to produce oil in Venezuela.
- Junk food advert ban set to come into forceon January 4, 2026 at 3:45 pm
The government hopes a ban on junk food adverts will prompt manufacturers to develop healthier recipes.
- How Jenelle Manzi, a ‘Nutcracker’ Ballerina, Spends a Day with New York City Balletby Nadav Gavrielov and Ye Fan on January 4, 2026 at 1:47 pm
Jenelle Manzi started a nutrition company while performing with New York City Ballet. Now she’s doing her makeup in cabs and taking Zoom meetings as she sews pointe shoes.
- Third of Londoners suffer 'hygiene poverty'on January 4, 2026 at 9:17 am
"No-one should miss out on opportunities because they can't afford soap or period products," says charity In Kind Direct.
- Price increase on school meals will 'acutely' affect children in povertyon January 4, 2026 at 6:39 am
The cost of a school dinner for primary and special school pupils will go up by 50p from £2.60 to £3.10.
- Will we see signs of economic growth in 2026?on January 4, 2026 at 6:18 am
Foodbank use and the fortunes of the hospitality trade will show if things are getting better or worse.
- Dreading going back to work? How to ease the post-Christmas returnon January 4, 2026 at 12:06 am
Career coaches and leaders share practical advice for managing anxiety and overload after the break.
- How UK plush toy Jellycat conquered Chinaon January 3, 2026 at 11:02 pm
The plushies bring "emotional value" to Chinese youth navigating economic uncertainty.
