Day: February 20, 2025

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order granting the White House increased control over independent federal agencies, including the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and Federal Communications Commission (FCC). This directive mandates that these agencies submit significant regulations to the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, […]

UK inflation jumped sharply in the year to January, driven by rising food prices, air fares and an increase in private school fees. The higher-than-expected jump to 3% from 2.5% in December, means prices rose at the fastest pace for 10 months. Food staples such as meat, eggs, butter and cereals were all more expensive […]