The Nationwide have released January’s UK House Price index which shows that the average cost of a home has remained largely static in the last 12 months. The average price in January 2018 was £211,756 while this months figure is £211,996 an increase of £240. Much of this could be attributed to the uncertainty BREXIT, however,…
Saudi Arabia has decided to end its anti-corruption campaign – which the sceptic would argue was simply a power grab by the incumbent head Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Around 381 princes and assorted Billionaires (many of whom supported his ascension to power) were summoned, and many were detained and rumoured to have been tortured. The net result is that the…
Met Office weather warnings for snow, ice and fog remain in place for Thursday and Friday. BBC News – UK
The EU’s chief negotiator says the backstop will not be renegotiated, despite the UK’s request. BBC News – Europe
Opposition leader Juan Guaidó says his team has held talks with the army about regime change. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
Six women tell the BBC they were raped by security forces as part of a government crackdown. BBC News – Africa