The decision by the United Arab Emirates to leave the oil producers’ cartel Opec after 59 years is more than a symbolic break. It highlights a growing divide among major oil producers over how to respond to a changing energy landscape, and will weaken the group’s ability to manage global supply.
Summit Art Creations/ShutterstockAI doesn’t have a boss. It doesn’t really care about rules. And most of us don’t have any say over what it will do next.
In Colorado, even as the minimum wage has increased, thousands of workers still need food assistance. Mark Felix / AFP via Getty ImagesIn Colorado, more than 600,000 workers received benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as SNAP, in October 2025.
Funded reinsurance transactions involving UK life insurers will face enhanced regulatory requirements under new proposals unveiled today by the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA).
The Emiratis are poised to turn their back on their oil cartel buddies. Karim Sahib/AFP via Getty ImagesThe United Arab Emirates’ decision to withdraw from the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries will leave the oil cartel weakened at a crucial time.
Mart Production/PexelsHave you ever paid more for a product because a brand told you it was good for you and the planet? Many activewear shoppers do exactly this, trusting that the “healthy” image on the label matches what is actually in the fabric. That trust is now being questioned.
Statistical Notices update the definitions and guidance contained in the Banking Statistics Yellow Folder
Millions of panels are installed across Germany. Ingrid Balabanova/ShutterstockPlug-in solar panels are expected to officially go on sale in the UK in the next few months for around £500. But there are quite a few obstacles for the government and householders to overcome before this becomes the easy-to-use option that is popular in other European countries.
Ciprian23/ShutterstockContrails, short for condensation trails, are the white streaks often seen in the sky behind aircraft. The international cloud atlas, which classifies clouds, has a category just for them: cirrus homogenitus, an example of man-made clouds.
You will probably recognise toxic leaders when you encounter them. They are the ones whose presence shifts the atmosphere, whose emails create unease, or whose behaviour limits the thinking of others. They often interrupt, frequently overlook contributions and hamper other people’s growth. While this behaviour is often seen as unfortunate but acceptable, the impact on employee wellbeing is corrosive.
