Bitcoin volatility – where there’s risk, there can also be reward
Bitcoin (BTC) has recently undergone a significant correction downwards after seeing all-time highs of US $126,000 USD (£93,500) in September. It fell by
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Budget: How the markets reacted
The run-up to the autumn budget 2025 was a messy melee of leaks, kite-flying and speculation, topped off by the comedic accidental publication
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European Central Bank warns banks to brace for a rocky ride
How long left for the traditional banking system? The European Central Bank (ECB) has sent out its most stark warning to commercial banks
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Why I am a member of the Free Speech Union
Couple compensated for unlawful arrest for comments on a school parents’ WhatsApp group In a case that may have mirrored the plotline of
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Is Germany paving the way for conscription to bolster its armed forces?
Germany’s coalition government have taken steps to increase the volume of its armed services by finalising a “voluntary now, compulsory later” military service
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Trump says he’s suing the BBC – but is that even possible?
With threats of a $1bn lawsuit, we assess whether a POTUS can do this … Spoiler: Looks like he can It is common
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Hospitality agency wins award
Brew, the hospitality marketing agency, has been named as Marketing Agency of the Year at the Midland Marketing Awards 2025. This achievement builds
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‘Scrap stamp duty’ – MP
MPs have voted overwhelmingly against scrapping stamp duty – but Bradley Thomas, MP for Bromsgrove, is among those whose vigour to get rid
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Staht expands after award
Staht, the specialist testing business based in Stourbridge, has secured its largest ever distribution agreement. The firm has joined forces with Leach’s, a
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HMRC targets crypto tax dodgers
Surge in enforcement against crypto investors HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has sharply escalated its pursuit of unpaid tax on cryptocurrency gains, more