Islamic finance, rooted in Shariah law, emphasizes ethical investing and prohibits practices such as Riba (interest) and Gharar (excessive uncertainty). In recent years, the fintech industry has emerged as a transformative force in financial services, leveraging technology to enhance accessibility and efficiency. This article explores how Islamic finance is leveragingContinue Reading
Ministers are to crack down on the nurseries charging banned ‘top-up’ fees, warning they prevent parents from using much-needed childcare. In his first newspaper interview since taking the job, education minister Stephen Morgan told The Independent the government would look at “all options” to prevent the practice. The problem wasContinue Reading
Liam Payne was found dead in Buenos Aires, Argentina (Kate Green/Getty Images) Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free Former One DirectionContinue Reading
Luke Littler has reportedly landed himself a major role on a reboot of 1980s hit show Bullseye. A revival of the popular quiz will be fronted by cricket icon Freddie Flintoff and star Littler throwing darts. The teenager will reportedly appear alongside Flintoff for a Christmas reboot of the gameContinue Reading
Carlos Alcaraz has warned Rafael Nadal that he will not hold back when they play each other for the final time at the Six Kings Slam. Alcaraz breezed past Holger Rune in the quarter-finals on Wednesday to set up a blockbuster last-four meeting with Nadal. The young Spaniard eased toContinue Reading
Short ‘micro-walks’ lasting as little as 10 seconds could be beneficial to health, new research has suggested. A study from scientists at the University of Milan found when people walk in stints of 10 to 30 seconds, with breaks in between, they use more energy and burn more calories thanContinue Reading
A senior MP has accused the former RAF chief air marshal of lying over allegations he had pushed through an illegal recruitment policy for the service. Alicia Kearns, the former chair of the Commons Foreign Affairs Committee, used parliamentary privilege in prime minister’s questions (PMQs) to accuse Sir Mike WigstonContinue Reading
Rachel Reeves is being warned that she may have to break Labour’s manifesto pledge not to raise income tax or national insurance in order to fill a £40bn black hole in her spending plans. The concerns come after the chancellor warned her cabinet colleagues this week that she needs toContinue Reading
Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Rail passengers can expect travel disruption in November after the Aslef union announced strikes by London Underground train drivers over a long-running pay dispute. Alongside trainContinue Reading
Darts star Adam Hunt remarkably threw bullseyes three times in a row during his Players Championship defeat by Benjamin Reus. The Hunter was told he should have been automatically handed a victory after his sensational trio of throws. Hunt was losing by five legs to three against Reus and wasContinue Reading
