As world leaders gather in Turkey, the challenge is no longer simply agreeing that climate change must be tackled. It is turning promises into action, finding the money to pay for the transition and deciding how quickly the world can move away from fossil fuels.
There is a message that households across Britain need to hear, and it is one that some people may find uncomfortable. If you are borrowing to maintain your standard of living, paying only the minimum on your credit cards, or regularly using an overdraft to get through the month, you need to take a hard look at your finances now.
Britain has a banking system dominated by large commercial banks, building societies and increasingly expensive forms of consumer credit. But there is another financial model which has become a major part of everyday life in countries such as Ireland and the United States.
Political changes in Israel and Washington could shape the next phase of the Iran conflict. With Stephen Miller taking charge at the White House and Benjamin Netanyahu facing the prospect of losing power, the coming weeks could prove critical for the Middle East and the world economy.
Britain's household debt problem is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore. Behind the headline figures on mortgages, credit cards and personal loans are millions of households struggling to keep up with everyday bills.
Rising interest rates are exposing more than household financial problems. For some couples, the discovery of secret credit cards, hidden loans and years of concealed borrowing could prove to be the final straw in relationships already under pressure.
The American midterm elections of 3 November 2026 may be remembered as a major political setback for President Donald Trump and the Republican Party. Democrats regained control of both chambers of Congress and made significant gains in state elections.
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has changed the way European countries think about defence. For decades, many NATO members reduced their military spending, believing that a major conventional war in Europe was increasingly unlikely.
When oil prices rise, motorists and households across Britain face higher costs for petrol, diesel, heating oil and energy. Oil-producing countries and regions, however, can benefit from increased revenues generated by their natural resources.
The Bank of England's decision to increase interest rates in November has important implications for households, businesses, government finances and local authorities. It may also signal the beginning of another period in which the cost of borrowing remains higher than many people had expected.
There is a fundamental question at the heart of democracy which is not always comfortable to discuss. Should the public decide every major national question, even when the consequences are complicated, uncertain and potentially irreversible?.
The prospect of an independent Scotland rejoining the European Union is frequently presented as one of the major advantages of independence. Scotland would regain access to the European single market, restore freedom of movement with EU countries and recover a relationship with Europe that ended when the UK left the EU in January 2020.
Caithness has become an important centre for renewable electricity generation. Wind farms across the area produce electricity that contributes to Britain's energy supply, but there is an interesting question that deserves more attention locally.
There is an interesting contradiction developing in Britain's economic outlook. On one hand, the Government wants people to become better prepared for emergencies, build financial resilience and ensure they have enough savings to cope with unexpected events.
People earning a little extra money outside their main employment are set to receive a tax break under changes announced in the 2026 Budget. From 6 April 2027, the annual tax-free trading allowance will rise from £1,000 to £3,000, potentially making life simpler for millions of people involved in small-scale trading or occasional paid work.
Politicians at Westminster, Holyrood and local government regularly talk about economic growth. It has become one of the central promises of almost every administration, regardless of political party.
More than £500 million is being handed out in tax-free prizes this month, but are Premium Bonds still a good place to keep your savings? There are few things quite like Premium Bonds in British personal finance. They are part savings account, part lottery and part national institution.
Scotland has spent years recognising the importance of its peatlands as natural carbon stores. Millions of pounds are being invested in restoring damaged bogs, blocking drainage channels and encouraging the return of vegetation that helps keep carbon locked safely underground.
The conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel has the potential to become much more than a regional military confrontation. If the fighting spreads to involve Saudi Arabia and the Houthi forces in Yemen, two of the world's most important shipping corridors could be threatened simultaneously.
Rising energy bills are only part of the problem. As households divert more of their income towards heating, electricity and transport, the consequences could spread through Britain's shops, businesses, employment and local economies.