Topic: Economy

‘People still want nightlife — just not alcohol’: experts call for government to support alcohol-free nightlife

A decade-long decline in alcohol consumption is prompting a reexamination of how young people want to socialise

Aisha Rimi
Driverless cars could run us off the road, warn taxi and minicab drivers

Cabbies, 42% of whom are Asian or Asian British, say they need protection as US firm Waymo plans London rollout of driverless vehicles

Samir Jeraj
Rachel Reeves’s pre-budget speech has done little to calm MPs’ nerves

‘After 16 months I’m not sure blaming the predecessors for breaking a manifesto pledge that the Tories said we were going to break is going to wash’

Shehab Khan

Rachel Reeves’ next move could make or break the government

Labour MPs admit the forthcoming autumn budget ‘won’t go down well’. But choosing the winners and losers is in the chancellor’s hands
Photo essay: the rich story of gold

For many Muslim women, jewellery is a repository of wealth and family history
Islamic finance: what are the key principles and how does it work?

Whether it’s workplace pensions or private investment, Muslims like to ensure their cash isn’t being used to violate Islamic principles
The Muslim Finance Girlies are here to help you make the most of your money

From smart investment tips to ethical guidance, these two friends are helping women of all ages plan for the future
Halal investors and pension holders ‘unknowingly profiting’ from war in Gaza

Sharia-compliant investment funds and pensions have more than $1bn tied up in firms accused of helping Israel destroy the coastal strip, analysis reveals
Muslim students say halal loans and accommodation can’t come quickly enough

Interest-bearing student loans and mixed-gender halls put some Muslims off uni. Alternative student finance and firms such as iLm are changing that