House Prices Resilient in 2025, Says Nationwide
UK house prices ended 2025 on a softer note but were resilient overall, with Nationwide forecasting 2-4% growth for 2026. Discover the key market drivers and expert insights.
UK house prices ended 2025 on a softer note but were resilient overall, with Nationwide forecasting 2-4% growth for 2026. Discover the key market drivers and expert insights.
US stock markets defied a year of political and economic upheaval to finish 2025 near record levels, buoyed by a relentless tech rally. Discover the key drivers and what lies ahead for investors.
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement launches a $100m media campaign to hire thousands, offering $50k bonuses and $60k loan forgiveness to meet aggressive 2026 deportation targets.
The UK's FTSE 100 index surged 21.5% in 2025, its strongest annual performance in 16 years, outperforming major US and European markets. Discover the key drivers behind this remarkable rally.
The FTSE 100 index has recorded its strongest annual gain since the 2009 financial crisis, surging over 31% in 2025. Discover the key drivers behind this historic rally and what it means for investors.
London's FTSE 100 index surged over 20% in 2025, its strongest performance in 16 years. Discover how share buybacks and key sectors like defence and mining powered the rally.
London's FTSE 100 index edges towards the historic 10,000 point mark on the last day of 2025, capping a year of 41 record closes. Discover the stocks driving the rally and those holding it back.
World equities see strongest annual gains since 2019, with the MSCI index up over 21%. Discover the key drivers, from AI to US dollar weakness, and what it means for investors.
Sky News's Trump 100 team previews a potentially defining 2026 in US politics. Martha Kelner, James Matthews & Mark Stone analyse the year ahead. Listen to the New Year's special now.
Rolls-Royce CEO Tufan Erginbilgic could receive a share award worth over £100m following the engineering giant's dramatic turnaround. Discover how the FTSE 100 firm's value soared.
After years of closures, UK banks are reopening branches in a mini high street revival. Nationwide's pledge to keep 696 sites open until 2030 offers relief to customers like those in Northampton.
Former Wessex Water chief Colin Skellett received a £170,000 bonus from parent firm YTL despite a ban on performance pay after a criminal pollution conviction. Critics call for tougher action.
The New York Jets reversed a controversial decision, awarding a fan £100,000 for a successful halftime kick. Read the full story of the U-turn and fan celebration.
The birth of baby Lara in Pagliara dei Marsi highlights Italy's deepening demographic crisis, with national birth rates hitting a historic low. Can policies reverse the trend?
FTSE-100 events giant Informa has begun the search for a new chairman to succeed John Rishton. CEO Stephen Carter's move to Dubai signals extended leadership. Full details here.
The Guardian's 2025 list of the world's top 100 male footballers is once again dominated by Premier League stars. Can Europe's other leagues ever catch up? Read our analysis.
As the full Epstein files near release, a frustrated Donald Trump campaigns amid low polls. The UK appoints a new ambassador to the US. Full details and analysis here.
Vodafone executives will meet MPs in January over a growing row with franchisees, with one MP citing 'uncomfortable echoes' of the Post Office Horizon scandal. Learn the full story.
US hedge fund Corvex pushes Premier Inn owner Whitbread for a strategic overhaul following Autumn Budget changes set to cost the firm up to £50m. Read the full analysis.
BP ousts CEO Murray Auchincloss, appointing Woodside's Meg O'Neil. The FTSE 100 oil giant faces activist pressure and strategic challenges. Read the full story.
President Trump pledges $1,776 to 1.45 million US troops in a pre-Christmas 'warrior dividend', funded by tariffs and tax bills, amid legal scrutiny. Read the full analysis.
The Bank of England is expected to cut interest rates after inflation fell to 3.2%. Follow live updates on the crucial decision impacting mortgages and the UK economy.
Anglo American retreats on executive pay vote as FTSE giants gear up for 2026. Plus, breakdown duopoly exits and a delayed UK steel strategy. Read the full City analysis.
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The Guardian unveils its prestigious list of the 100 best male footballers for 2025. See who made the cut, the top contenders, and the biggest surprises in global football.