The conflict in the Middle East is usually discussed in terms of oil, gas, shipping and military installations. But there is another vulnerability that could have even more immediate consequences for ordinary people - drinking water.
Saudi Arabia has an important advantage over many other major oil-producing countries. It has an alternative route for exporting much of its oil without having to send tankers through the Strait of Hormuz.
Saudi Arabia has spent billions of pounds trying to transform its economy and its international reputation. For decades, the kingdom was known primarily for its oil wealth.
The American midterm elections have delivered a major political setback for President Donald Trump, with the Democrats winning control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate. Although Trump remains President, the political landscape in Washington has changed considerably.
America's midterm election results could usher in a new period of political confrontation. Donald Trump remains President and Commander-in-Chief, but a Democratic-controlled Congress could make it considerably harder for him to pursue his domestic and foreign policies without challenge.
The Democrats' strong performance in the 2026 midterm elections could open the door to investigations into some of the most controversial aspects of Donald Trump's presidency. From immigration enforcement and family business interests to government contracts, political appointments and the use of presidential power, the next two years could bring a level of scrutiny that the White House has so far largely avoided.
The American political landscape has changed dramatically following the midterm elections. The Democrats have won control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate, giving them control of Congress for the first time during Donald Trump's second presidency.
Impeachment in the United States is not just a mechanism for dealing with an unpopular or controversial President. It can also be used against Cabinet secretaries, federal judges and other senior government officials.
The American midterm elections have produced an uncomfortable question for the Republican Party and, indeed, for American democracy more widely. Can wealthy individuals effectively buy political influence by pouring hundreds of millions of dollars into election campaigns, or can ordinary voters still have the final say?.
Donald Trump's trade policy was built around a simple promise: make foreign countries pay more to sell goods in America, encourage companies to manufacture at home and protect American jobs. But more than a year into the trade dispute, the economic consequences are becoming increasingly complicated.
Donald Trump’s Republican Party has received a stunning rebuke in the US midterm elections. Republicans went into the evening hoping that the polls might be wrong and that they could at least cling on to control of the Senate.
Donald Trump may have another two years in the White House, but attention is already turning towards the next American presidential election in November 2028. The midterm elections have changed the political landscape and raised questions about the future direction of both major parties.
The American midterm elections have produced another important development that has received relatively little attention outside the United States. While much of the international coverage has concentrated on Donald Trump's losses in Congress, the Democrats have also made substantial gains in elections for state governors.
When Americans went to the polls for the November 2026 midterm elections, they were not simply choosing members of Congress and state governors. Across the country, voters were also deciding who should become judges, prosecutors, sheriffs, mayors and school-board members.
One of the most striking features of the American midterm elections is that voters are not simply choosing politicians. In many states, they are also voting on proposed laws, changes to their state constitutions and decisions that would normally be left to elected representatives in Britain.
ParcelHero warns that the new €2 EU handling charge and mandatory Product Identifiers, introduced on 1 November, are landing on top of July’s €3 customs duty fee just as Christmas parcel volumes peak. Charged per product line, they can quickly add up on mixed parcels, and could push up the price of UK goods sold to EU consumers and cause delays.
The Caithness Area Committee which met (Monday 2 November 2026) has approved six applications submitted to the Community Regeneration Fund (CRF). This approval securing significant investment to support local projects that will benefit communities across the north.
Britain faces a growing problem in recruiting enough people to look after its elderly, disabled and vulnerable citizens. Care homes, home-care providers and local authorities all need a reliable workforce, yet recruitment and staff retention have become persistent difficulties.
Highland Council has set out an ambitious vision for the economic future of the Highlands, with the possibility of attracting between £10 billion and £16 billion of public and private investment over the next 25 years. On paper, it is an impressive prospect.
British supermarkets are increasingly replacing traditional paper price labels with electronic displays. The technology promises greater efficiency, fewer pricing mistakes and the ability to change thousands of prices within minutes.