As the rising cost of gas and electricity pushed household energy bills to record levels, UK inflation soared to 9% in April – its highest level for more than 40 years. The escalating cost of food and transport also contributed to the rising...

Britain’s petrol retailers have been accused of profiteering from the energy crisis after research found they had failed to pass on nearly half of Rishi Sunak’s 5p fuel duty cut. As diesel prices hit record highs, the RAC said that retailers...

Chancellor Rishi Sunak told energy firms that if they don't invest enough in new projects then heavy new tax will be imposed on them. He said that there is no option than to boost energy security. Opposition parties also want to tax oil and...

Member of the parliamentary groups on anti-corruption and fair banking called for wide-ranging reforms to tackle money laundering. They wanted the banking executives to be held responsible for their failure to prevent economic crime. They urged...

Sani Abacha ruled Nigeria from 1993 until his death in 1998, a period during which he stole up to $5 billion of public money, according to Transparency International. He was never charged. Britain's National Crime Agency (NCA) has recently recovered...