A look at recent political developments including UK action against Iranian proxies, sick pay guarantees, pension payment delays, and health insurance debates. Read more...

German news includes salary increases at ZDF, potential ECB payment delays, rising inflation, and a consumer warning about a new orange card scam. Joyn removes ARD/ZDF content. Read more...

The DWP faces delays in Universal Credit increases, plans an unemployment crackdown targeting those under 50, and may owe claimants up to £5,000 after a legal battle. Plus, child benefit payment dates are changing. Read more...

The ECB grapples with data dependency in an uncertain economic climate, while German airports face disruptions due to a Verdi-led warning strike over wage disputes. Read more...

Major UK banks, including Lloyds, Nationwide, and Halifax, experienced online banking outages, raising concerns among MPs as branch closures continue. Read more...

Bitcoin falls below $80,000, the ECB faces payment system disruptions, and a consumer protection agency warns of a new "orange card" scam. Plus, insights into the role of immigrants in key sectors. Read more...