Debt and gambling behind a family’s death

A tragedy of poverty and gambling addiction lies in a father’s decision to take his own life after killing his wife and two children. In a statement, Minarul Islam mentions “debt and hunger”. This tragedy is like several others that have occurred in recent weeks. Investigators have opened a case to shed light on the…

Trump administration could block student loan relief for some workers in public service

The Trump administration is proposing a new rule that would bar people with outstanding college loans from relief on that debt if their employers were found to be “undermining national security and American values through illegal means.” The proposed rule, announced Monday by the Department of Education, would restrict people from participating in the federal Public Student…

Scottish business insolvencies fall slightly

Latest figures from the Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB) have shown that business insolvencies in Scotland fell slightly in July 2025 The data showed that there were 116 company insolvencies registered in Scotland, slightly lower than the number in July 2024. The total number of business insolvencies comprised of 68 CVLs, 43 compulsory liquidations, 4 administrations…