What happened? Jupiter’s moon Europa, believed to have a salty ocean under its icy shell, has less oxygen on its surface than previously believed. This makes it less likely the planet harbors life, scientists said Monday in Nature Astronomy. Who said what? Europa’s oxygen is “on the lower end ofContinue Reading

In a significant move to support Britain’s small businesses, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is set to announce an extension of the Covid recovery loan programme by two years in the upcoming Budget on Wednesday. This extension comes as a relief to many SMEs facing uncertainty and financial challenges due to theContinue Reading

In anticipation of what could be the government’s final Budget before the general election, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak asserted that the UK economy is on the right track. This statement comes amid preparations for Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Budget announcement, where tax cuts are expected to feature prominently while maintaining aContinue Reading

The Building Societies Association (BSA), representing numerous building societies in the UK, has raised concerns that mortgage reforms implemented following the 2008 banking crisis have inadvertently hindered first-time buyers’ access to the housing market. According to a report commissioned by the BSA, these reforms have overly prioritised financial stability, resultingContinue Reading