Jacob Rees-Mogg, one of the most vocal supporters of Brexit, has come under criticism due to a business he helped to launch. Rees-Mogg answered questions about Somerset Capital Management (SCM) who have launched an investment vehicle in Ireland. The Irish operation’s prospectus listed Brexit as a risk, which could cause "considerable uncertainty.” Rees-Mogg has consistently told the public, and Parliament, that the UK will prosper post-Brexit and could even become a stronger economy than at present. Addressing the issue of...

The High Court has judged that the DWP (Department for Work and Pensions) cut the benefits for two severely disabled men when they moved onto universal credit. Both men saw a drop in their income of around £178 a month when they were placed on universal credit, instead of their old entitlements. The Government had acted 'unlawfully' by denying the men a 'top up' on their Universal Credit claim due to their severe disability. Lawyers for the men said the...

Inspired by the British Code Breakers of the Second World War, The Glenlivet Code was launched earlier this year. Released without cask information or tasting notes, the whisky challenges consumers’ senses while pushing boundaries of flavour exploration. Crafted from specially selected casks never before used by The Glenlivet - the biggest contributor to the volume growth of the single malt category worldwide - The Glenlivet Code promises to offer a new flavour experience, whilst adhering to the smooth and fruity...

The Met Office issued a Yellow Warning for Storm Hector

Paul Akinnuoye, 20, fatally knifed 19-year-old Jordan Wright in the chest after falling out in a group chat called ‘Ice City Boyz’

The duo, who appeared in custody at Westminster Magistrates' Court, were arrested in Bury, Greater Manchester, after knives, axes and knuckledusters were found

£800,000 junction will bikes and pedestrians take precedence over cars

Here, The London Economic talks to the author and entrepreneur Cometan, 19, whose fearless spirit led to the creation of a series of novels, a limited company, and 1.4million Twitter followers…before leaving high school.

Conservationists from Bristol Zoological Society have confirmed a sighting of one of the rarest and most endangered birds in the world