In an outrageous act, lame duck President Joe Biden gives Ukraine permission to fire US-made missiles into Russia itself. Given Russian President Putin’s declaration that this attack is an act of war against Russia, Biden’s actions clearly are reckless. ...

Researchers at the University of Richmond in Virginia have discovered that rats can be trained to drive miniature cars and appear to enjoy the experience. The study, led by Professor Kelly Lambert, found that not only can rats learn to ...

A growing scandal over mis-sold motor finance could leave lenders facing compensation bills of up to £30 billion, according to a warning from leading credit rating agency Moody’s. The estimate is the highest so far and raises concerns that the ...

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has nearly doubled the amount paid to individuals providing tip-offs about suspected tax evasion, disbursing almost £1 million (£978,256) in the 2023/24 financial year compared to £508,500 the previous year. The increase comes amid growing ...

Jaguar is set to retire its renowned “growler” logo—the iconic teeth-baring big cat that has adorned its cars for decades—as part of a bold rebranding strategy aimed at attracting younger, wealthier, and more diverse customers. The move comes as the ...

The Technology Secretary, Peter Kyle, has commissioned new research into the impact of social media and smartphone use on children, signalling that the UK may follow Australia’s lead in considering a social media ban for under-16s. Australia is pressing ahead ...

Sales of vintage teddy bears have surged dramatically as nostalgia grips the collectibles market ahead of the release of Paddington in Peru next month. Vintage Cash Cow, the UK’s leading marketplace for pre-loved treasures, has reported a remarkable increase in ...

UK inflation climbed to a six-month high in October, surpassing the Bank of England’s 2% target, driven primarily by increased household energy bills. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported that the annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose to 2.3% ...

David Gordon takes another look at Thomas Nagel’s Equality and Partiality. While he finds some of Nagel’s arguments appealing, they still are inferior to Murray Rothbard’s systematic interpretation of natural rights. ...

Long before there was Alan Greenspan to turn the Federal Reserve into Casino Central, there was John Law, France’s minister of finance. ...