Britain in the 1920s planted millions of Sitka spruce trees for timber, but scientists now say the country's forests support far fewer birds, plants, and insects than native woodlandsBritain's vast Sitka spruce plantations, while economically vital, host a surprisingly limited number of species compared to native trees. ...
02 Jul, 2026, 08.34 PM IST
Returning from the UK? What to know before transferring your pensionThousands of Indian professionals returning from the UK often leave their pension untouched, facing risks due to misunderstandings of HMRC ...
02 Jul, 2026, 03.53 PM IST
PPF interest rate for July-September 2026: Has government changed 7.1% rate? Here's what investors should knowPPF interest rate: The Finance Ministry has maintained the Public Provident Fund (PPF) interest rate at 7.10% for the July-September 2026 q...
02 Jul, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
RBI floating rate bond : Has 8.05% interest rate changed? Here's what investors should knowThe Reserve Bank of India has maintained the Floating Rate Savings Bond interest rate at 8.05% following the Finance Ministry's decision to...
02 Jul, 2026, 09.20 AM IST
Mortgage refinance rates today: Check current mortgage interest rates for 30-year, 20-year, 15-year, 10-yearMortgage interest rates today: It averaged 6.49 per cent last week. Spending on multi-family housing units, which account for a small share...
01 Jul, 2026, 09.28 PM IST
Has government changed PPF, NSC, SCSS and other small savings interest rates for July-September 2026 quarter?Small savings scheme interest rates: The Finance Ministry has kept interest rates on all small savings schemes unchanged for the July–Septe...
01 Jul, 2026, 02.35 PM IST
AI driving credit risk, may threaten jobs and tax revenues in developed economies: FitchFitch Ratings highlights AI and massive digital infrastructure spending as significant global credit risks. While AI promises efficiency, i...
01 Jul, 2026, 09.20 AM IST
Why Trump's tariffs had plenty of bark, but limited biteDonald Trump's tariffs, once feared to cripple markets, have had a surprisingly muted impact, with actual levies lower than headline rates....
01 Jul, 2026, 07.01 AM IST
UK may intervene in $110 billion Paramount-Warner Bros Discovery dealBritain is considering intervening in Paramount's proposed $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros Discovery, potentially delaying the deal de...
30 Jun, 2026, 07.26 PM IST
UK's Starmer unveils ÂŁ15 bln defence increase in long-delayed investment planPrime Minister Keir Starmer has unveiled a £15 billion Defence Investment Plan, aiming to bolster Britain's military for future conflicts. ...
30 Jun, 2026, 04.36 PM IST
Need Rs 1 lakh urgently? Think again before withdrawing it from your retirement fund as it could cost you Rs 30 lakh laterRetirement planning: Dipping into your retirement corpus for urgent needs can be a costly mistake, potentially costing you lakhs by retirem...
30 Jun, 2026, 03.18 PM IST
Rupee slips as tepid stocks dull boost from firmer Asian peersThe Indian rupee edged lower against the dollar on Monday, despite positive sentiment from a US-Iran de-escalation and gains in Asian curre...
29 Jun, 2026, 04.09 PM IST
UK to invest ÂŁ580 million in defence technology labThe UK government is set to invest a noteworthy £580 million into its Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, aligning with its Defence ...
29 Jun, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
7 benefits of having a high-interest savings accountUnlock better returns on your savings with high-interest accounts, offering more than just secure fund storage. These accounts provide easy...
29 Jun, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
India's growth story not recognised by global rating agencies: Piyush GoyalCommerce Minister Piyush Goyal has publicly questioned the fairness of global credit rating agencies like S&P, Moody's, and Fitch, stating ...
27 Jun, 2026, 12.21 AM IST
UK hottest June day record broken for third day in a row: Met OfficeThe 36. 9C record temperature was chalked in Wattisham, Suffolk, in southeast England, the meteorologists said, breaking the previous high ...
26 Jun, 2026, 08.44 PM IST
Transformational growth prime focus of India-UK FTA: Piyush GoyalThe minister is in the UK on a three-day visit to review the preparedness of both countries for the implementation of the Comprehensive Eco...
26 Jun, 2026, 06.56 PM IST