Eleanor Butler

Economy

UK food prices fall for the first time in two years

The cost of groceries in the UK was down 0.1% in September from the previous month, according to an industry body.

03/10/2023

Business

How are Swedish criminals using Spotify to launder money?

Criminals in Sweden are using cryptocurrency to pay for Spotify streams and clean their dirty money.

03/10/2023

The Road To Green

How clean is the water you swam in this summer?

In partnership with The European Commission

As global temperatures continue to rise, it's more important than ever that we have blue spaces to cool off. But are we looking after our seas, lakes and rivers as we should?

27/09/2023

Economy

US-Venezuela relations at a tipping point: investors bet on possible sanctions relief

Bonds in the South American nation of Venezuela are rising in value as rumours circulate about a possible rapprochement between Washington and Caracas. The US has shown its willingness to move, but will President Nicolás Maduro make concessions ahead of next year’s election?

19/09/2023

Markets

Apple set to launch new iPhones amidst sales slump

It's time for Apple's biggest event of the year: the launch of its next generation of iPhones. The tech giant hopes to seduce consumers after disappointing sales results, losses on the market and new threats from China.

12/09/2023