Swiss magazine Republik and WAV collective investigated Palantir's failed attempts to enter Swiss government contracts. Palantir sued for a right of reply, alleging inaccuracies, while journalists see it as intimidation.
6 min readUS farmers face soaring fertilizer costs due to Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid conflict, threatening crop yields, profitability, and food security during critical planting seasons.
9 min readHousehold energy bills in Great Britain may rise to nearly £2,000 annually due to Middle East conflict driving gas prices to three-year highs. Rising fuel and mortgage costs add to financial pressures amid calls for global energy conservation.
4 min readThe FCA has removed the £100 contactless card limit, allowing banks to set their own restrictions amid inflation and tech changes. Most banks are keeping current limits, with fraud safeguards in place and options for customers to manage spending.
3 min readThe Bank of England holds rates at 3.75%, citing rising inflation risks due to the US-Israel conflict with Iran and higher oil prices, signaling possible rate hikes ahead.
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